PLATTEVILLE, March 4 — Four municipal administrators, two who now work in the Tri-States — and two of whom have previous police experience — are the finalists to become Platteville’s next city manager.

The four will be guests at a public meet-and-greet in the Broske Center, 400 Pitt St., next Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m.

Whomever the Common Council chooses after its interviews March 11–12 will replace Clint Langreck, who is now the Iowa County administrator. Former Oshkosh city manager Mark Roloff is the acting city manager.

“We are pleased with the quality of the candidates, both in terms of their experience as well as their diverse skill sets,” said Common Council president Barb Daus in a city news release. “The council is excited to meet with these individuals and hear about their vision for the City of Platteville. I encourage the public to attend the Meet & Greet on March 11 to meet these people directly.”

The Southwest Wisconsin candidate is Chad Abram, the city administrator in Prairie du Chien since 2019. He was Prairie du Chien’s police chief from 2010 to 2019 and a police officer for 19 years as a patrol officer, school resource officer, detective and sergeant. Abram was a Crawford County sheriff’s deputy before joining the police. He has a bachelor’s degree in sociology with a criminal justice emphasis from the University of Minnesota.

“Platteville is a city with tremendous potential from its growing business base to its strong educational presence and engaged residents,” said Abram. “I would welcome the chance to help guide that growth in a practical, steady, and transparent way. I value hands-on leadership, clear communication, and working collaboratively with staff, council members, and citizens to solve problems and move projects forward.

“Ultimately, my interest in this role is rooted in service for a desire to help communities remain strong, financially sound, and positioned for long-term success. I would be proud to bring my experience, dedication, and work ethic to Platteville while always honoring the community that helped shape me.”

The other Tri-States candidate is Joshua Boldt, the city manager–clerk in Maquoketa, Iowa since 2022. Boldt, who grew up in the Galena area, was previously the assistant city manager in DeKalb, Ill., a job he took after 15 years as a DeKalb police officer. He is a Communication Studies graduate with business minor from Northern Illinois University and has a Master of Public Administration degree with a local government management emphasis from NIU.

“Put plainly, Platteville feels and looks like home long-term,” said Boldt. “In fact, my father was an Engineering UWP graduate. I was sent to camps in my childhood at UWP. An initial connection to the Communiversity will be natural. The schools would be superior for our kids and we enjoy a wide variety of outdoor recreation activities. …

“What I would say to you as well is the fact that we have a young family and I’m seeking to balance a growing, strong career with a larger environment and return to a university-like city environment. Platteville checks a lot of boxes while allowing my wife, Kara, and I to stay close to our families.”

The other candidate with police experience is Caz Muske, the city administrator in Clintonville who previously was Clintonville’s deputy city administrator and public works director. Muske was previously a Main Street Program director, a marketing director and a parks and media coordinator for several cities in Texas. She began her local government career as an executive assistant to the chief of police in Hewitt, Texas. She has a bachelor’s degree from McNeese State University and a Master of Public Administration degree with graduate certificate in public budgeting and financial management from Penn State.

“Platteville feels like a community where we could truly put down roots,” said Muske. “The school district appears to be an excellent fit for our 8-year-old son — a future Hillman, we hope. My husband, who serves in law enforcement, would also have opportunities within the region to continue growing and advancing in his leadership career. We are especially drawn to the strong sense of community and the family-oriented amenities, from the Mining Museum and hiking the Platte Mound M to exploring the Platteville Community Arboretum and celebrating our son’s birthdays at a local hibachi restaurant, which is one of many unique dining options the community offers.

“Professionally, Platteville’s stable council-manager form of government is particularly meaningful to me. That structure supports strong policy leadership, professional administration, and long-term strategic focus. I am seeking a community where I can invest for the long term, build trusted partnerships, and contribute to sustainable growth. … Ultimately, I see Platteville as a community with solid fundamentals and engaged leadership — the kind of place where both professional commitment and family life can thrive for the long term.”

The fourth candidate is Brian Wilson, the interim clerk–treasurer for the Village of Cambridge and former city administrator in Delavan and Milan, Mo., village administrator in Belleville and Town of Beloit administrator. Wilson is a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve. He has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a Master of Science degree in administration from Southeast Missouri State University.

“To me the City of Platteville reflects many of the great qualities that contribute to building a successful community: strong local leadership, an engaged university presence, thoughtful planning for growth, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality public services and infrastructure,” said Wilson. “Throughout my career I have worked in communities that value collaboration, sound financial management, and long-term planning. Platteville’s ongoing capital projects, strategic planning efforts, and its partnership with the University of Wisconsin–Platteville create an environment where I can make a meaningful difference in supporting both community stability and future growth.”