Ending the Stigma of Men & Mental Health
Thursday April 10, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Roundtable Discussion – 6:15 p.m.
Miller Marriott Charity Home | 545 Wisconsin Ave., Delafield
The rates of suicide among those in the construction industry are alarmingly high. Long hours, pressure to meet deadlines, concerns over job security, and stigma are among the many factors at play. There is a sense that admitting you are struggling with your mental health makes you weak or less likely to succeed or advance your career. These are societal pressures that must change in order to preserve lives. Education, early intervention, and support are essential and should be non-negotiable.
The Miller Marriott Charitable Foundation is honored to host this candid NAMI Southeast WI facilitated roundtable discussion with retired Delafield Police Captain Bob Hagen, retired Delafield Police Chief Eric Kehl, and Bruce Morton, leader of the Wisconsin Construction Wellness Community.
We will talk openly about mental health, recognizing the signs of mental illness and resources that are available for contractors, builders, tradesmen, and business owners in SE Wisconsin.
At this FREE event, in addition to the great conversation, Waterford Wine will host the bourbon, brew, & bar service, including 45th Parallel Distillery small-batch bourbons. We will also have delicious local food from Boondocks, raffles, and giveaways.
Space is limited for this important event. Please reserve your spot by April 3rd.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Todd Schmidt at tschmidt@millermarriott.com
Panel Members Include:
Bob Hagen
Bob is a retired law enforcement professional who transitioned into a fulfilling second career in mental health advocacy. After serving 33 years in law enforcement, culminating in the role of Captain for the City of Delafield Police Department, Bob retired in 2022 and almost immediately joined NAMI Southeast WI.
In his current role as Program Director of Crisis Training, Bob oversees CIT, CIP, and other crisis-related training programs for the organization. His journey with NAMI began in 2005 when he attended CIT training in Appleton, Wisconsin. This experience introduced him to NAMI and led to his involvement with NAMI Waukesha, where he served on the board of directors for five years, including two years as board president. These roles prepared him for an exciting second career after retiring from law enforcement.
Since joining NAMI SE WI, Bob has become a QPR instructor and a Share Your Story with Law Enforcement state trainer. Suicide prevention and resilience/self-care are strong passions, and these programs allow Bob to express that passion and hopefully make a difference in the lives of others.
Erik Kehl
A native of Port Washington, WI, Eric attended Northern Michigan University on an athletic scholarship. His professional experience includes nearly 30 years of professional law enforcement service, filling roles from Patrol Officer through Chief of Police. During that time, he returned to school, earning Master’s Degrees in both Criminal Justice and Public Administration.
In 2023, Eric retired as the Chief of Police for the City of Delafield. He then began a new chapter in his life: teaching Leadership to high school students at University Lake School in Delafield. He works primarily with 9th through 12th graders but also assists with special exercises for middle school students at ULS. He finds this work challenging and rewarding.
Eric has been married to his wife, Kelly, for 23 years. They have a history of rescuing dogs and currently share their lives with Rollo and Wynter, a Siberian Husky mix and a Siberian Husky.
Bruce Morton
Bruce Morton is a Senior Loss Control Consultant with Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA). Bruce provides services to construction, manufacturing, general industry, and trucking clients with a specialization in construction safety and loss control. His goal is to help companies make the workplace safer and more productive. Prior to joining the MMA team, Bruce spent 10 years as a safety director and consultant with a general contractor.
Bruce is a founding member and president of the board of the Wisconsin Construction Wellness Community, an organization that provides resources and training for construction workers and works to destigmatize mental health issues in the industry. He is a published author and a highly sought-after speaker on mental health. Bruce is also a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, Associated General Contractors, and Wisconsin Underground Contractors Association.