Hon. Ellen R. Brostrom (ret.)

Chair, Workforce Development Program Task Force

Mediator, Arbitrator, Special Master.  Resolute Systems, LLC

Ellen is an attorney practicing alternative dispute resolution, assisting parties in resolving their civil disputes.  Prior to joining Resolute in May, 2024, Ellen served as a Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge for fifteen years.  She presided over all types of disputes, civil and criminal.  Ellen has two adult daughters, a dog named Zucchini and a cat named Blue.

Ellen has been consulting with the Kinship Board for several years.  She currently serves as a board member and as the chair of the Workforce Development Program Task Force of the Board.

“My mom, sister and I love to bring everyone together to share a meal.  We cook pies from scratch, meats on the grill, homemade bread, pancakes dripping with butter and syrup, soups from the bone.”