Civil Service Commission

Commission Members

Janet Cleary, Chair - Term Expires 08/01/2029

Ms. Janet Cleary earned her bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences from Cornell University and her master's degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Ms. Cleary is the Acting Field Placement and Licensure Coordinator with the College of Education at Marquette University.

She retired from the Milwaukee Public Schools in 2013 after 34 years of service in the Human Resources Department as a Manager in Staffing Services and Classified Staffing, Staffing Specialist and Supervising Dietitian.

Keshia Exum-Pryor, Vice Chair - Term Expires 04/20/2027

Keshia Exum-Pryor holds a bachelor's degree in Human Resources and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a master's degree from Cardinal Stritch University. Ms. Exum-Pryor has over 18 years of human resources experience specializing in areas such as employee relations, benefits, safety, payroll, FMLA and ADA to name a few. Ms. Exum-Pryor is an experienced human resources executive who advocates for employees while maintaining the needs of employers. Ms. Exum-Pryor holds a certificate in Human Resources, she is certified with the Society of Human Resources Management as an HR Professional as well as the HR Certification Institute.

   Kathryn West - Term Expires 04/30/2031  

Kyle Williams - Term Expires 04/30/2028  

Kyle Williams is a corporate attorney based in Downtown Milwaukee, where his legal practice focuses on Public Finance, Business, and Commercial Real Estate. Kyle is a Milwaukee native; he brings a deep understanding of the local economic landscape to his practice, coupled with a sophisticated educational background.

He studied Jazz at Milwaukee High School of the Arts. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts degree from Fisk University before pursuing an MBA from the Lubar College of Business. Seeking to bridge the gap between business strategy and legal counsel, he later obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

Prior to his legal career, he gained significant institutional experience working with major Wisconsin-based organizations, including CLIMB USA, Advocate Aurora, Quarles & Brady, BMO Bank, and Gateway Capital. This unique blend of high-level corporate experience and legal training allows Kyle to maneuver and excel effortlessly in various community, professional, and personal landscapes. 

Currently, Kyle is an Associate at MWH Law Group, LLP, where he works with the transactional law group.

Rochelle Robinson - Term Expires 04/30/2030  

Rochelle Robinson is a Compliance Analyst within the Governance, Risk and Compliance team for the WEC Energy Group in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Rochelle’s role implements the first compliance office function focusing on third party risk management within WEC Energy Group. She oversees compliance management activities, including establishing, implementing, and monitoring policies, procedures, regulations, laws and support systems.  Her team conducts SOC investigations, manages complex data and insures annual policy compliance for the employees of all seven subsidiaries of WEC Energy Group.

Rochelle has more than 18 years of leadership experience in customer service and finance. She has led compliance initiatives in the utility and healthcare industries. She has extensive experience as a teacher and professor and has worked at Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Area Technical College. In August of 2022, the Milwaukee Business News honored her a Top In-Kind Supporter for her work accomplishments.  

Rochelle holds a Master’s in the Art of Teaching with a certificate in Special Education from Rockford University and a Bachelor of Science in Financial Accounting with a Master’s in Business Administration from Cardinal Stritch University.