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To contact Burk Tower:
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(920) 426-3236
933 Starboard Court Oshkosh, WI 54901

Burk Tower was elected to the City Council in April, 2004. He is currently a member of the Convention & Visitors Bureau Board and the Landmarks Commission. Mr. Tower is also a board Member of the Nicolet Waterways Association and the Wisconsin Family Business Forum, as well as serving on a number of committees for the Oshkosh Area United Way. He is past President of the Board of Oshkosh Family, Inc. and the Jacob Shapiro PTA. He has been involved with both the Junior Achievement Program and the Oshkosh Area School District Mentor Programs. Mr. Tower is a recipient of the Oshkosh Area United Way "Life Service" Award and was named a 2004 "Wisconsin Idea Fellow" by the University of Wisconsin System for his community involvement over the years.

Mr. Tower is a Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship in the College of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh where he is the recipient of the University's Distinguished Teaching Award.

Mr. Tower received an undergraduate degree in business from the University of Cincinnati and his Masters and Doctoral degrees in business from Indiana University.

Mr. Tower has been a resident of Oshkosh since 1977. He and his wife Chris live at 933 Starboard Court. They have four grown children and four grandchildren.