031115business-pix1onlineMilwaukee – The United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Kellman, senior vice president of lending for North Shore Bank, to its board of directors. Kellman will serve as a representative of Next Generation UPAF, sponsored by We Energies Foundation. Next Generation UPAF is an affinity program for donors age 45 and under.

“Mike will be a tremendous asset as a member of the UPAF Board of Directors,” said Curt Culver, UPAF Board chair. “His professional experience coupled with his involvement with Next Generation UPAF will give him a distinct perspective that is valuable for both the board and the organization as a whole. We are excited for the passion, energy and expertise Mike will bring to the table.”

Along with serving on the UPAF Board, Kellman is chairman of the UPAF Westside Cabinet and the previous chairman of the National Advisory Council of First Data, and he is involved with Next Generation UPAF, Milwaukee Rotary Club, Wisconsin Bankers Association and Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland along with degrees in finance and economics from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.