American Legion Post 173 Elected New Post Leadership

Left to right: Finance Officer Rodney Lohff, Second Vice Commander Steve Swader, Post Commander Jessica Kienbaum, First Vice Commander Jim Kosharek, and Post Adjutant Steve Smith.

American Legion Post 173 of Whitewater recently elected new Post leadership for the upcoming year. The membership selected Jessica Kienbaum as Post Commander, Jim Kosharek as First Vice Commander, and Steve Swader as Second Vice Commander.

The new officers were recognized during the Post’s holiday meal, held this year at 841 Brewhouse. A photo from the event also includes long-serving Finance Officer Rodney Lohff and Post Adjutant Steve Smith, whose continued dedication and many years of service to the Post are gratefully acknowledged.

American Legion Post 173 looks forward to the year ahead and remains committed to supporting veterans, families, and the Whitewater community. The Post meets on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room at 292 S. Wisconsin St., and local veterans are always welcome to attend.

Editor’s note: This announcement was provided by Jessica Kienbaum.



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