Staff
Isadore Knox, Jr,
Director
608.266.4192 • knox@countyofdane.com
The director ensures that the County is making a good faith effort to meet our equal opportunity objectives. Isadore manages the office and shapes new policies, which derive from federal mandates, state statues, and county ordinances. In addition, the director staffs the Dane County Equal Opportunity Commission.
Wesley Sparkman,
Contract Compliance Officer
608.266-5623 • sparkman@countyofdane.com
The Contract Compliance Officer promotes fairness in Dane County service delivery, either directly or from a County contracted agency, in compliance with Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights laws. Wesley coordinates the Targeted Business Development program, where he assists emerging businesses with certification and provides technical assistance.
Wesley's knowledge of the business environment and the community gives the office the opportunity to assist entrepreneurs and provide service delivery advocacy to Dane County residents.
For more information, see
Chapter 19.50 - 15.72 of the Dane County Code of Ordinances.
Also view the Contract Compliance Page for information about types of certifications.
Colleen Clark Bernhardt,
Community Outreach Specialist
608.266.3022 • clark.colleen@countyofdane.com
The Outreach Services Specialist helps design and facilitate information about the services
provided by the Office of Equal Opportunity and the Equal Opportunity Commission. Additionally,
Colleen maintains and develops communication bridges to the community at large. She gives the
office the expertise and creativity to conduct outreach in various formats.

