Photo Credit: Julie Church

Julie Church has joined the Tax Law Section as our Tax Law Operations Specialist. Julie oversees the Certified Plan Writer (CPW) program, assists with tax law policy and program management and helps manage the Wisconsin Forest Inventory and Reporting System (WisFIRS). She serves as a key liaison for various stakeholders, including Cooperating Foresters and CPWs. She started her new role in November 2024, and is stationed in Rhinelander at the Forestry Headquarters.

A graduate of St. Olaf College in Minnesota, Julie holds a degree in Biology with concentrations in Environmental Science and Nordic Studies. After completing internships in Wyoming and Pennsylvania, she attended Eastern Kentucky University and graduated with a master’s degree in Biological Sciences with a thesis focused on Blue Jay vocalizations.

Julie began with the DNR as an LTE with the Division of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, and held a Forestry Executive Staff Assistant position for just over six years, working with the Field Implementation Team, Strategic Leadership Team and the Council on Forestry on a wide array of topics.

Outside of work, Julie enjoys mountain biking, cooking, being outdoors and spending time with her husband, Nick.

Julie is thrilled to join the Tax Law Section and looks forward to continuing to contribute to the program.