Madison (Jan. 11, 2011)–Today Governor Walker announced the members who will serve on Commission on Waste, Fraud and Abuse that was created on his first day in office.

Craig Rakowski—Rakowski worked as a certified public accountant for nine years primarily dealing with housing and construction clients. He now serves as the CEO and President of James Craig Builders, which he co-founded with James Nichols. He will serve as the chairperson of the Waste, Fraud and Abuse Commission. Rakowski currently serves as the Secretary of the Wisconsin Builders Association.

Ara Cherchian – Cherchian is part-owner of Northern Wire in Merrill and the former owner of Northland Stainless in Tomahawk. He is also a former Board member and Board chair of the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership.

Cindy Archer—Archer has a long history of public service, working at the Wisconsin Department of Administration, Department of Corrections, and most recently as the Director of Administrative Services of Milwaukee County. She is now currently serving as the Deputy Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Administration

Sen. Frank Lasee—Senator Lasee represents the 1st Senate District and will be serving as the Republican representative from the Senate.

Sen. Chris Larson ­– Senator Larson represents the 7th Senate District and will be serving as the Democratic representative from the Senate.

Rep. Samantha Kerkman – Representative Kerkman represents the 66th Assembly District and will be serving as the Republican representative from the Assembly.

Rep. Mark Pocan – Representative Pocan represents the 78th Assembly District and will be serving as the Democratic representative from the Assembly.