James Blinka
James Blinka ’85 earned both BBA and MST degrees from UW-Milwaukee, spent 35 years in the Milwaukee and national business community, and after retiring in 2018, accepted a faculty position with the Lubar School of Business. At the time of his retirement from BDO USA LLP, he served clients as a Tax Partner and was also in firm leadership as the managing partner of the central region. He accepted the faculty position to utilize his experience and community contacts to give back to the University, the Lubar School of Business, and the accounting profession.
Impact
James Blinka believes UW-Milwaukee has a vital role in educating our next generation of community leaders. UWM is an urban university with a mission tied to the community and a track record of keeping students at home in the greater Milwaukee area. James is motivated by this mission to help students succeed.