Chilton Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award
Recognition for Community Outreach & Engagement

The 2024 recipient of the Citizen of the Year is Robert T. Cullen.  Bob is a lifetime citizen of Chilton and has been busy promoting many different events, businesses and schools.

Here are some of the events, organizations, and businesses Bob is a part:

• Chilton Booster Club
  • CHS Football Field
  • Concession Stand
  • Wrestling Room
• Chilton Chamber of Commerce
  • Chilton Summer Festival
• Chilton School District Community Committee Member
• Chilton Youth Football Coach
• Chilton Youth Baseball Coach
• Calumet County Racing Association
  • Board Member
  • Former race car driver, developer and sponsor of the  Chilton Fairgrounds racetrack
  • Fall Special Race organizer
• Owner of Cullen Real Estate
• Owner of East Central Coin

Bob has been married to Lisa for 12 years.  They have 3 children; Alyssa who is married to Scotty and they have one son Wyatt, Nicole married to Cam, and Carsin who is in middle school. Bob has one sister Candice and a brother Jesse. His parents are Ann Juckem (married to Bill) and Bob Cullen.

Quotes from owners of businesses Bob has helped throughout his life:

"I cannot think of Chilton without thinking about Bob’s positive contributions and about the growth minded vision for our amazing city—and that is exactly the kind of person who, to me, is Citizen of the Year."

"I have watched him help without hesitation, support without recognition, and encourage ideas to grow individuals and their communities. He has always been a man I look up to."

"Coming from humble beginnings, he is a self-made success filled with dedication, aspirations, and never- ending hard work. His great success has come with more than anyone’s fair share of sacrifice, responsibility, and risk. Those risks for Bob have led to a fruitful life, he barely has time to enjoy. Bob believes in family and community. This community. He is a driving force in the economic development of this very town. The only thing that overshadows his dedication and diligence is his generosity. There is not any event, benefit, or organization that he would not, and as far as I am concerned, not donate too. Bob, and his wife Lisa give graciously and abundantly!"

Bob is proud of his community and will do whatever it takes to help improve and maintain business so others can be proud to call Chilton their home as well. Bob has guided and continues to offer his expertise and guidance to help others obtain their own endeavors. He strives to make the community better in everything he does whether it’s through his business or personally.

Bob believes in taking care of generations before you because that’s where you came from; that’s what makes you the person you are.

Congratulations on being the 2024 Citizen of the Year.  Chilton is proud to have a devoted man like you as a part of our community.