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“It doesn’t take sight to run a community, it takes a vision.” continues to be my campaign slogan.
Being blind is not a handicap to me; it is a challenge that has taught me to come up with unique solutions to unique problems.
The technology I use includes an iPhone and computer that both talk. I scan printed material and my computer reads it back to me.
Despite being blind, I was an All-American and Academic All-American wrestler in college.
I may not be able to recognize your face, but just tell me your name and I will remember the last time we talked and what we talked about.
Born and raised in Sheboygan Falls, I am honored to be serving in his 20th year as the Mayor of Sheboygan Falls; is a motivational speaker, former financial planner, was recognized as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans and is inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Randy currently serves on the League of Wisconsin Municipalities board as 2nd Vice-President.
Randy Meyer owns and operates Meyer Motivates, which gives him the opportunity to present motivational talks across the country to associations and corporations, as The Mayor of Motivation.
Cancer took Randy’s eyesight at age two, but it did not take his vision for life or desire for accomplishment. From a young age, Randy’s blindness taught him to come up with unique solutions to unique problems. He does not view his blindness as a handicap and does not let it slow him down in life. Remarkably, Randy enjoys more success then most sighted individuals. He was a championship wrestler in college and high school, a successful businessman and is currently the Mayor of his hometown of Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. Randy believes that the world should not have to adapt to him, rather that he needs to adapt to the world.
Honors and Accomplishments: Ten Outstanding Young American (TOYA) – US Jaycees, Outstanding Young Wisconsinite – Wisconsin Jaycees, National Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee, Wisconsin Main Street Hall of Fame – Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Wrestling: College Athletic All American (placed in top 8 in the nation), Academic All American, Set team pin record with 23 in a season
Community Service: Jaycees (President 4x), Kiwanis (President 3x), Chamber-Main Street, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) – Sheboygan Chapter (President 2x), served on the boards of Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation and OccuPaws Guide Dog School
Graduate of the Leadership in Life Institute (LILI) and past moderator
Graduate of the Amplify leadership program – Kiwanis International
Randy earned a business degree from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. At Whitewater, Randy earned All American and Academic All American honors by placing in the top eight wrestlers in the nation. As Randy puts it, “it was my opportunity to pick on sighted people”. In 2006 Randy was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
In 2005, Randy was recognized as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans by the United States Jaycees. Joining the list of other former honorees, such as Bart Star, Elvis Presley, and John F Kennedy, just to name a few.
In 2004, Randy was elected Mayor of Sheboygan Falls and before that served for five years as an Alderman on the Sheboygan Falls City Council. His campaign slogan was “it doesn’t take sight to run a community, it takes a vision”. Randy is a steadfast economic champion for Sheboygan Falls, from Vision Business Park to the Founders Pointe subdivision, and everything in between.
Randy was a successful financial planner for 20 years, holding the distinguished designations, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Certified College Planning Specialist (CCPS).
Randy is married to Tammy, and they have a daughter, Natasha; son-in-law, Terrence; grandchildren Tatyana and Diontay; and guide dog Hank. He attributes his success to family and setting goals.
Experienced Leadership
Mayor of Sheboygan Falls (2004 – Present)
Sheboygan Falls Alderman (1999 – 2004)
City Council President (2001 - 2004)
Sheboygan County Smart Growth Plan (Vice-Chair)
OccuPaws Guide Dog School – Served as Board Member
Sheboygan Cty Economic Development Corp - Board Member
Sheboygan Falls Kiwanis (President 3x)
Sheboygan Falls Jaycees (President 4x)
Sheboygan Falls Chamber-Main Street - Long Time Member
National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors (Pres. 2x)
Leadership In Life Institute (grad & past instructor)
Graduate of the Amplify leadership program – Kiwanis International
BNI (President 2x)
City Economic Development Committee–Chair
City Public Safety Committee – Chair
College Wrestling Captain (2 years)
Finance Degree from UW – Whitewater
All-American Wrestler
Academic All-American
Ten Outstanding Young American – US Jaycees
Outstanding Young Wisconsinite – WI Jaycees
Inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Inducted into the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Hall of Fame
Elected 2nd Vice-President League of Wisconsin Municipalities