Michael Richard Vaughan

Mike was both my friend and a terrific mentor for many many years in the world of lobbying at the state capital. He was brilliant, a stickler for detail- made me retype a memo that had one extra space it didn´t need and I couldn´t believe he called it a typo- and he was also simply a gentleman. When I had asked him where he learned to have such an impeccable vocabulary he told me of being sick a lot as a kid and being bored out of his mind. Without the invention yet of the Internet and cell...

To the Family of Mike Vaughan, Mike represented the Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association for many years. He was a true professional and understood the need to support law enforcement agencies across the state. We will miss him and we will never forget the service and guidance he provided. David Collins Superintendent (Retired) Wisconsin State Patrol

Mike represented Wisconsin Bankers Association for many, many years and was a very strong advocate for the banking industry. I started working at WBA 30 years ago and Mike was a regular part of our government relations committee meetings and staff strategy sessions. He was a consummate professional and helped shape the industry in many important ways through changes to laws, regulations and involvement in key court cases. On behalf of Wisconsin's banking family, I extend our deepest...

Mike was an absolute class act in his work and his life. I grew to appreciate him as a friend because of his sharp insights, intelligence and openness. He knew the Legislature, he understood the bigger world, he was ready to give good solid advice. He lived a good and full life of much success in all he did. My sympathy to his family.

I first met Mike when I was a young freshman State Representative in the Wisconsin legislature. He was way more than a lobbyist. Mike was a mentor, confidant, advisor who became a friend through my time in elective office and beyond. In my view, he personified what was right and good in public service--and he was a servant for the greater good in all his time and activities. He was honest to a fault, creative and positive in his outlook and simply an all-round good person. We'll all miss him....

I had the joy and good fortune to work with Mike on legislative issues (primarily banking legislation) during my government relations career. His intellect and insight were readily apparent to all of us who benefitted from his expertise. What a joy and a blessing in our lives! My condolences to his family.