Milwaukee Wave Get New Ownership

Sue Black, who was named president and CEO of the Milwaukee Wave in February, on Wednesday announced she has taken ownership of the indoor soccer team from Jim Lindenberg.

“The more I got to know about the organization and the team and the potential, it just seemed like a natural fit,” Black said.

She made the announcement Wednesday with Lindenberg and coach Keith Tozer. The Wave plays at the U.S. Cellular Arena in downtown Milwaukee.

The terms of the sale are confidential, but it includes ownership of the Wave and its charitable nonprofit organization Wave of Hope.

Black said she is reviewing a number of ways to improve team operations.

“It’s a matter of prioritizing, but I’m being very stealthy about what we tackle first,” she said.

Black in late March said the Wave of Hope organization was a leading factor in attracting her to take the CEO position.

Black said Wednesday that giving back to the community will remain her No. 1 priority.

“The more I got to know the players and the coach and how the team gives back to the community, it’s everything I was looking for,” Black said.

Lindenberg, former owner of World Class Wire & Cable in Waukesha, bought the Wave in 2009. He recruited Black to lead the team while she was hunting for a job after being fired as director of the Milwaukee County Parks system.