LEADERSHIP Fox Cities 2012-2013
Building Leaders... one step at a time.
“This year’s steering committee was committed to providing each of you with a unique and lasting experience designed to motivate and inspire more hands on involvement in the community. One of the best definitions of leadership that I’ve heard is, “leadership is the ability to take people to places they have never been before and push them out of their comfort zones.” We all have a fear of the unknown, but a true leader is willing to take a risk and try something new, knowing there’s a chance of failure, but also a chance for success. As you think back on your Leadership Fox Cities journey over the last nine months, find one or two things you feel passionate about, or even a bit uncomfortable with and roll up your sleeves, get involved, and really make a difference! Good luck and continued success in all that you do.” Tim Riedl, SECURA Insurance Steering Chair for Leadership Fox Cities
Leadership Fox Cities 2012-2013 Steering Committee Katie Ball Thedacare
Randy Mahoney Wipfli, LLP
Luke Schiller Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
Sandy Drexler United Way Fox Cities
Jamie Mara The Post-Crescent
Joy Kapheim, Program Director Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce
Mary Haller Goodwill NCW
Stacy Mara Lawrence University
Cindy Champeau, Program Assistant Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce
Lt. Mike Frisch Appleton Police Department
Matt Mineau Appleton Area School District
Lisa Kogan-Praska Catalpa Health
Tim Riedl (Chair) SECURA Insurance
Class Quote...
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to one another" -John F. Kennedy
Leadership Year
September Two-day retreat at Elkhart Lake October Human Services Day November Business and Commerce Day December Arts Day January Government and Media Day February Health Day March Education Day April Law Enforcement Day May Environmental Day and Commencement Celebration
WE THANK OUR PLANNERS & SUPPORTERS Alex Fehrenback, Grow Local Amy Ristow, Habitat for Humanity Anne Strauch, Circles of Support Appleton East High School Appleton East High School students Appleton Medical Center Appleton Police Department Barb Wenninger, ADCi Beka Weiss, Aves Wildlife Alliance Betsy Rozelle, CAP Services Bill Mann, ThedaCare Bob Russo, Valley Packaging Industries Bob Sternhagen, Fox Valley Technical College Brad Plamann, Fox Valley Technical College Bri Moore, Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley Brian Pertl, Lawrence University Canine Syrt, K-9 Unit, Appleton Police Department Captain Dave Kiesner, Outagamie County Carrie Garczynski, Lawrence University Carrie Spranger, Oshkosh Correctional Institution Chief Peter Helein, Appleton Police Department Chris Kuchinski, Oshkosh Correctional Institution Chris Matheny, Fox Valley Technical College Chris Weber, Goodwill NCW Christine Miller, Outagamie County Recycling Center Dan Flannery, The Post-Crescent Dane Richeson, Lawrence University Dave Francis, Thrivent Asset Management Dave Mueller, Einstein Middle School Dr. Brian Harrison, Affinity Occupational Health Dr. Kay Theyerl, ThedaCare Dr. Margie Weiss, Weiss Health Group Eric Barber, Oshkosh Correctional Institution Erik Hanson, Appleton e-School
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra Fox Valley Technical College Fran Polacek, Lifestyle 180 Gerald Henley, Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Goodwill NCW Greg Bell, Woodward Communications Heather Harrington, Valley Packaging Industries Heckrodt Wetland Reserve Helen Nagler, Outagamie County Finance Committee Holly Totzke, Wipfli LLP Iqbal Mian, Affinity Health System Jack Knaack, Richmond Elementary School Jack Richeson School of Art & Gallery James Cruthers, Lifestyle 180 Jeanie Kurka Reimer, White Heron Chorale Jem Saverda, Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley Jeff Klink, Oshkosh Correctional Institution Jennifer Stephany, Appleton Downtown, Inc. Jess Ward Jessica Fleek, Almost Home Johnston Middle School Jonny Richard, Forward Financial Judge Nancy Krueger Julie Esch Hurvis, Lawrence University Julie Feest, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Karen Harness, City of Appleton Katie Hepp, Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley Kelly Hicks, YouthGo Kristene Stacker, Fox Cities Community Health Center Lawrence University Chapel & Harper Hall Lawrence University Warch Campus Center Lifestyle 180 Linda Drezdon, Marakoff Youth Ballet Linda Kuhapt, Appleton Area School District Lori Hill, Friendship Place Lt. Chad Leverson, Appleton Police Department Lt. Gary Lewis, Appleton Police Department Lt. Steve Elliott, Appleton Police Department Madison Elementary School Marakoff Youth Ballet Mark Kloehn, Radisson Paper Valley Hotel Mark Urness, Lawrence University Mary Wisnet, United Way’s PATH for Students Matt Baumler, Lawrence University Warch Campus Center Mayor Tim Hanna, City of Appleton Michele Leiden, Associated Bank Michelle Richeson, Artist Mike Cisler, The Trout Museum Board
Miron Construction Co. Nancy Barker, Local Historian Nancy Truesdell, Lawrence University Officer Klink, Oshkosh Correctional Institution Officer Lori Duven, Appleton Police Department Oren Jakobson, Riverview Gardens Oshkosh Correctional Institution staff Oshkosh Correctional Institution inmates Outagamie County Regional Airport Outagamie County Recycling Center Pam Malkowski, ThedaCare Pamela Morgen, ThedaCare Pamela Williams-Lime, The Trout Museum Patty Milka, Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce Paul Cooney, Appleton Area School District Paul Neyhard, Oshkosh Correctional Institution Pierce Manufacturing Plexus Corporation Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Rachel Kramer, Jack Richeson School of Art & Gallery Rex Smith, Oshkosh Correctional Institution Richard Wittgreve, Queen Anne Carriage Rides Rosanna Cannizzo, Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra Roxanne Helmich, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Salvation Army Sheila Jenkins, Network Health Plan Sheri Fromolz, Oshkosh Correctional Institution Sonia Barham, The Arc of the Fox Cities St. Elizabeth Hospital Stacie Gries, Chase Bank Steve Wierenga, Deputy Warden Sue VandenBroek, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Susan Rabideau, UW-Fox Valley Tanya Borgen, RD, Lifestyle 180 Teri Zuege-Halvorson, Calumet County UW-Extension The Osthoff Resort The Trout Museum of Art Theresa Lehman, Miron Construction Co. Tim Reidl, SECURA Insurance Timothy Troy, Lawrence University Tom Yost, Fox Valley Technical College Tracey Koenig, Heckrodt Wetland Reserve Travis Andersen, St. Elizabeth Hospital Tricia Kissinger, Community Blood Center Valley Packaging Industries Walt Rugland Warden Judy Smith Zach Achten, Oshkosh Correctional Institution
Meet the Class of Leadership Fox Cities 2013
Mark D. Albers Tax Manager Wipfli, LLP 469 Security Blvd. Green Bay, WI 54313 920-662-2936 Malbers@wipfli.com Activities: Junior Achievement Salvation Army Cellcom Marathon Church Usher & Communion Assistant
Katelyn E. Bogenschneider Executive Assistant Bassett Mechanical 1215 Hyland Ave. Kaukauna, WI 54130 920-759-2500 Katelyn.bogenschneider@ bassettmechanical.com Activities: Rebuilding Together Fox Cities United Way Fox Cities Help for the Homeless
Patricia Alger Adult Student Coordinator/ Advisor UW - Fox Valley 1478 Midway Rd. Menasha, WI 54952 920-428-1299 Pat.alger@uwc.edu
Activities: CAP Services – Development Council HOV Chamber of CommerceResource Committee Community Benefit Tree
Erin H. Chudacoff Associate Director of Alumni & Constituency Engagement for Career Services Lawrence University 711 E. Boldt Way SPC 17 Appleton, WI 54911 920-832-7057 Erin.h.chudacoff@ lawrence.edu Activities: United Way Fox Cities
Joe Audette Segment Leader Appleton Ideas PO Box 359 825 E. Wisconsin Ave. Appleton, WI 54912 920-991-7739 Jaudette@appletonideas.com
Tamara Bates Director, Commercial Lines SECURA Insurance 2401 S. Memorial Dr. Appleton, WI 54915 920-830-4286 Tamara_Bates@secura.net
Activities: Junior Achievement United Way Emerging Leaders
Stephanie Crowe Senior Recruiting Consultant QTI Group 4545 W. College Ave. Appleton, WI 54912 920-882-0559 Stephaniec@qstaff.com Activities: Pacesetters Center for Grieving Children
Tonya L. Dedering Executive Director St Elizabeth Hospital Foundation and Volunteer Services St. Elizabeth Hospital 1506 S. Oneida St. Appleton, WI 54915 920-738-2859 tdederin@affinityhealth.org Activities: Appleton Rotary Club American Cancer Society Rebuilding Fox Cities
Jean DeKeyser Executive Director ThedaCare Behavioral Health 1095 Midway Rd. Menasha, WI 54952 920-720-3732 Jean.dekeyser@thedacare.org
Molly Deugaw Human Resources Business Partner Kimberly-Clark 401 N. Lake St. Neenah, WI 54956 920-721-4725 Molly.deugaw@kcc.com
Activities: Village of Sherwood Park Recreation and Urban Tree Committee Catalpa Health
Activities: Miracle League Fundraiser Habitat for Humanity United Way
Stephanie Gonzalez Executive Director Haven of Hope Day Care, Inc. 1000 W. Main St. Little Chute, WI 54140 920-423-3066 Stephanie@ havenofhopedaycare.com
Brad Hall Account Representative Sadoff Iron & Metal 1901 Lineville Rd. Green Bay, WI 54313 920-366-1181 hallb@sadoff.com
Activities: St. Katharine Drexel Music Ministry
Roger Ebert Director, Large Group Sales and Services Network Health 1570 Midway Pl. Menasha, WI 54952 920-720-1495 REbert@networkhealth.com
Nicole Gerend Manager Schenck SC 200 E. Washington St. Appleton, WI 54911 920-996-1213 Nicole.gerend@ schencksc.com Activities: American Red Cross Exceptional Equestrians
Sharon Hanuszcak-Froberg Fox Cities Editor Post-Crescent Media 306 W. Wisconsin St. Appleton, WI 54911 920-993-1000, ext. 304 shanuszc@postcrescent.com
Lori Harris Premier Banker BMO Harris Bank 402 W. Wisconsin Ave. Appleton, WI 54911 920-749-5953 Lori.a.harris@bmo.com Activities: Clarity Care NWTC March of Dimes
Todd Healy Commercial Portfolio Manager BMO Harris Bank 221 West College Ave. Appleton, WI 54911 920-738-5149 todd.t.healy@bmo.com
Chris Heller High School Math Teacher Appleton Area School District 610 N. Badger Ave. Appleton, WI 54911 920-832-6219 hellerchris@aasd.k12.wi.us
Nathan Kastein Assistant Vice President Associated Bank 2701 N. Richmond St. Appleton, WI 54911 920-831-2785 Nathan.kastein@ associatedbank.com
Activities: Junior Achievement Riverview Lutheran Church and School Treasurer United Way
Activities: Co-curricular Awareness
Activities: United Way FUEL Young Professionals Group (MN) RCTC Foundation Pulse Young Professionals Network
Tania Kilpatrick Career & Technical Education Coordinator CESA 6 2935 Universal Ct. Oshkosh, WI 54904 920-236-0531 Tkilpatrick@cesa6.org
Brian Kopetsky Community Partnerships Supervisor Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St. Appleton, WI 54911 920-832-6176 Bkopetsky@apl.org
Chris Lashock Client Services Coordinator Emergency Shelter of the Fox Valley 400 N. Division St. Appleton, WI 54911 920-734-9192 Chrislashock@esfv.org
Activities: Girl Scouts STEM N.E.W. North Non-profit Sports Organizations
Activities: Fox Cities Book Festival Fox Cities Reads Selection Committee Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries Chair
Activities: Toward Community Fox Cities Housing Coalition Balance of State Continuum of Care
Brian Andrew Kaufman Staff Accountant Laminations/Great Northern Corporation 3010 E. Venture Dr. Appleton, WI 54911 920-831-0596 Bkaufman@ greatnortherncorp.com Activities: United Way Fox Cities Sole Burner Team Captain
David Lindenstruth CEO/President Appetize, Inc. W5867 Geranium Dr. Appleton, WI 54915 920-915-3650 Davidlindenstruth@appetize. net
Jodi Matthies Manager, Financial Reporting Thrivent Financial 4321 N. Ballard Rd. Appleton, WI 54919 920-628-3574 Jodi.matthies@thrivent.com
Scott McFarlane Operations Manager Appleton Papers 825 E. Wisconsin Ave. Appleton, WI 54915 920-991-7154 Smcfarlane@ appletonpapers.com
Casee Meach Director of Sales & Marketing Branching Out & Company 1680 N. Casaloma Dr. Appleton, WI 54913 920-202-3290 casee@branchingoutco.com
Activities: Junior Achievement Volleyball Coach
Activities: United Way
Activities: Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce – Volunteer, Ambassador & Cultivate Committee Exceptional Equestrians, Board of Directors
Michael Morse Vice President First State Bank 113 W. North Water St. New London, WI 54961 920-531-2808 Mmorse@bankfirststate.com
Dan Poeschel Associate Dean – Transportation Fox Valley Technical College 1825 N. Bluemound Dr. Appleton, WI 54912 Poeschel@fvtc.edu 920-735-5750
Megan Pruno Vice President Finance Community First Credit Union 2626 S. Oneida St. Appleton, WI 54915 Megan.pruno@ communityfirstcu.org 920-968-6175
Kathy Rechner Program Coordinator Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region 4455 W. Lawrence St. Appleton, WI 54912 920-830-1290 X37 Krechner@womensfundfv.org
Activities: March of Dimes Walk America Habitat for Humanity Fox Cities Money Conference Youth Financial Education
Activities: Women’s Fund Luncheon Wine Women and Art U.S. Venture Golf Outing
Activities: Rotary International
Activities: Mentoring Youth Scholarship Development
Patricia M. Milka Director, Competitive Workforce Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce 125 N. Superior St. Appleton, WI 54911 920-734-7101 pmilka@foxcitieschamber.com Activities: Appleton Career Academy Tesla Engineering Charter School Light Up the Fox
Briana Rygg Director, Information Technology Ministry Health Care 222 W. College Ave. Suite 5B Appleton, WI 54911 920-628-9348 Briana.rygg@ ministryhealth.org
Nancy E. Salzwedel Accounting & Finance Voith Paper, Inc. 2200 N. Roemer Rd. Appleton, WI 54911 920-358-2112 Nancy.salzwedel@voith.com
Activities: Junior Achievement
Brenton D. Teeling Attorney Menn Law Firm 2501 E. Enterprise Ave. P.O. Box 785 Appleton, WI 54912 Brenton-teeling@ mennlaw.com 920-731-6631 Activities: Emergency Shelter Wills for Heroes Adopt a Highway Seafood Fest
Donna Van Dyke Finance Leader Goodwill Industries NCW. 1800 Appleton Rd. Menasha, WI 54952 Dvandyke_gw@gwicc.org 920-968-6232 Activities: Community Clothes Closet Clayton PTA Neenah St. Gabriel’s Parish
Amy R. Schindler Chief Financial Officier Prospera Credit Union 4830 N. Ballard Rd. Appleton, WI 54915 920-882-4804 Amy.schindler@ myprospera.com
John Swartz Channel Marketing Manager Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 1635 W. Spencer St. Appleton, WI 54914 920-735-4082 John.swartz@millerwelds.com
Activities: Paperfest Treasurer United Way Women in Management
Activities: United Way Impact Area Committee – Children & Youth United Way Campaign Chair YMCA Youth Coach
Daniel Voss Vice President, Food & Beverage Miron Construction Company, Inc. 1471 McMahon Dr. Neenah, WI 54956 920-969-7062 Daniel.voss@ miron-construction.com
Chrissi Watry Director of Sales & Marketing Super Bowl Family Entertainment Center 2222 E. Northland Ave. 920-739-9503 Chrissi.watry@gmail.com
Activities: Quarry Quest Boys & Girls Club United Way Fox Cities
Activities: Appleton Children’s Parade
Projects
Living Leadership: Building Strong Leaders for Life
Greg Woller Executive Director Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fox Valley Region 160 S. Badger Ave. Appleton, WI 54914 920-9739-3542 gwoller@ bigbrothersbigsistersfrv.org
Bob Woodford Transition Facilitator Valley Packaging Industries, Inc 110 N. Kensington Dr. Appleton, WI 54915 920-740-6196 Woodfordrobert@ aasd.k12.wi.us
Team Members: Katelyn Bogenschneider, Tonya Dedering, Lori Harris, Brian Kaufman, Dan Poeschel and Megan Pruno Objective: Living Leadership is a student leadership mentoring program partnered with the TRIO program, a pre-college grant funded program, to mentor low-income and first generation college students in both Menasha and Kaukauna high schools. The Living Leadership mentorship program provides five workshops for the students selected into the program consisting of career exploration, professionalism, resumes, interviews, and a business etiquette dinner. Outcome/Impact: The goal of our program is to help these students gain confidence in their own skills and abilities, have increased motivation to do well in school and continue on to college, learn more about various career paths, develop their own career goals, and develop a level of professionalism and understand what it means to be a professional. We also intend to award two scholarships, one each to a Menasha and Kaukauna student.
Kickin for a Cause Team Members: Stephanie Crowe, Molly Deugaw, Roger Ebert, Chris Heller, Jodi Matthies and Dan Voss Objective: The Miracle League of the Fox Valley, a program of Goodwill NCW, is an organized baseball league for children ages 4-19 with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. We focused on raising awareness about the Miracle League of the Fox Valley and procuring volunteers for the summer baseball program at three high schools. In addition, we are holding a fundraiser for the Miracle League of the Fox Valley through a kickball tournament on May 4, 2013. Matthew M. Zimmerman Principal Stephen Foster Elementary Charter School, Appleton Area School District 305 W. Foster St. Appleton, WI 54912 920-832-6289 Zimmermanmatth@ aasd.k12.wi.us
Outcome/Impact: Our goal with the fundraiser is to raise $2,500 for a swingset. We went to 3 high schools to solicit volunteers for the Miracle League summer baseball program and to raise awareness about the organization.
Houses for Hounds Team Members: Joe Audette, Erin Chudacoff, Jean DeKeyser, Tania Kilpatrick, Kathy Rechner, Brenton Teeling and Bob Woodford Objective: Actively engage area youth in STEM-related curriculum, expose students to exciting career possibilities and provide for extended learning opportunities during the summer (FAB lab camp). Outcome/Impact: Through the Houses for Hounds partnership project, students engaged in handson learning and design experience at Fox Valley Technical College’s FAB Lab while helping local pets in need of overflow housing. The objectives of the project were to engage students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs in order to unlock creativity and problem solving skills. The program is designed with replication in mind for future years.
Reach Out and Read Team Members: Brad Hall, Sharon Hanuszczak-Froberg, Briana Rygg, John Swartz, Chrissi Watry and Matt Zimmerman Objective: Working with St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Foundation, we are in the process of raising $15000 to begin a pilot Reach Out and Read program at the St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Children’s Clinic. After raising funds for the pilot, we hope to build awareness of the Reach Out and Read program and the benefits of reading to children at a young age.
Riverview Gardens - Earn a Bike Program
Team Members: Tamara Bates, Todd Healy, Nathan Kastein, Chris Lashock, Nancy Salzwedel and Donna Vandyke Objective: The Fox Cities October, 2012 LIFE study identified transportation as a growing barrier for those individuals in poverty. The Earn a Bike program is a new intiative at Riverview gardens which allows low income individuals to be awarded a bicycle for employment related transportation needs. Our objectives are to raise community awareness, and funding for the kick off of the Earn a Bike program. Outcome/Impact: The Earn a Bike program will help the community work towards solving the identified transportation concerns while providing an opportunity for those struggling in poverty to become engaged in the community in an effort to break the cycle of poverty.
Menasha Clothes Closet – Jay’s Nest
Outcome/Impact: Reach Out and Read is a program developed to make literacy promotion part of pediatric checkups so that children enter school prepared to learn how to read. As part of the program, children are given books at each wellchild visit. Pediatricians discuss the benefits of reading to a child. Children who enter school prepared to learn to read will be more likely to read at grade level by the end of third grade.
Welcome Center at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in the Fox Valley
Team Members: Nicole Gerend, Brian Kopetsky, Scott McFarlane, Patricia Milka, Mike Morse and Amy Schindler
Team Members: Mark Albers, Patricia Alger, Stephanie Gonzalez, David Lindenstruth, Casee Meach and Greg Woller
Objective: Mentor the Menasha High School students in designing, constructing, kicking off, and sustaining their Clothes Closet. Assist Menasha High School in establishing the scope of the Clothes Closet to meet the needs of their students and help the students become “involved” versus just “belonging.” Promote the Clothes Closet concept to other schools in the area and assist as needed.
Objective: Our group is working to enhance the utilization of the entry way at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in the Fox Valley (CHWFV). We gathered data and incorporated input from multiple groups of people who use that space, including CHWFV’s landlord, Theda Clark Medical Center. After studying our findings and testing out some of our ideas, we presented a final recommendation to the CHWFV leadership team.
Outcome/Impact: The Jay’s Nest is a nonprofit organization at Menasha High School that is student driven and mainly dependent on donations. The Nest is located in a secured and confidential area. The organization provides students with basic needs such as clothing, school supplies, and personal hygiene items. The mission of the Jay’s Nest is: “Our ultimate mission is to reach financially unstable students at our community feeder schools starting right here at Menasha High School. With providing the basic needs for these students they can maintain good health and keep their main focus on their education.”
Outcome/Impact: Creating an inviting, informational, and helpful Welcome Center at CHWFV will improve the overall experience for patients, visitors, and staff. An effective Welcome Center will make a positive first impression on patients and visitors, as well as provide them with the information and direction they need. By centralizing that information in one location, we can cut down on general “way-finding” questions that the staff currently sets aside their normal responsibilities to answer throughout the day.
The new class of leaders identifies the topics or issues in which they are experienced or interested in. This supports the belief that individuals with passion and commitment to a cause or need will provide dedicated service, in order to assist local non-profits and other community-serving organizations. This listing is a community resource. ACCOUNTING Mark D. Albers Tamara Bates Nicole Gerend Todd Healy Jodi Matthies Brian Kaufman David Lindenstruth Amy Schindler Donna Van Dyke ADVERTISING/PR Patricia Alger Joe Audette Tania Kilpatrick Michael Morse Kathy Rechner Chrissi Watry AGING Jean DeKeyser Amy Schindler AGRICULTURE Joe Audette Brad Hall Todd Healy Brian Kaufman Jodi Matthies Dan Poeschel ANIMAL RIGHTS Sharon Hanuszcak-Froberg
Interests
ARTS Tamara Bates Katelyn E. Bogenschneider Erin H. Chudacoff Stephanie Crowe Stephanie Gonzalez Brian Kaufman Brian Kopetsky Chris Lashock Briana Rygg Amy Schindler Brenton Teeling Donna Van Dyke Matthew M. Zimmerman
BOARD DEVELOPMENT Mark D. Albers Patricia Alger Joe Audette Erin H. Chudacoff Stephanie Crowe Tonya L. Dedering Jean DeKeyser Roger Ebert Lori Harris Nathan Kastein Brian Kaufman Briana Rygg John A. Swartz IV Brenton Teeling Daniel Voss CHILD CARE Katelyn E. Bogenschneider Erin H. Chudacoff
Stephanie Gonzalez Scott McFarlane Chrissi Watry COMMUNITY HISTORY Stephanie Crowe Jean DeKeyser Todd Healy Chris Heller Brian Kaufman Brian Kopetsky Chris Lashock Brenton Teeling CONSERVATION Joe Audette Erin H. Chudacoff Jean DeKeyser Roger Ebert Brad Hall Brian Kaufman Brian Kopetsky David Lindenstruth Brenton Teeling Greg Woller CRIMINAL JUSTICE Mark D. Albers Stephanie Gonzalez Brian Kaufman
Amy Schindler Brenton Teeling Donna Van Dyke Chrissi Watry Bob Woodford Matthew M. Zimmerman
DIVERSITY Patricia Alger Erin H. Chudacoff Stephanie Crowe Jean DeKeyser Brian Kopetsky Chris Lashock Michael Morse Dan Poeschel DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT Patricia Alger Joe Audette Tamara Bates Erin H. Chudacoff Stephanie Crowe Jean DeKeyser Roger Ebert Lori Harris Todd Healy Nicole Gerend Nathan Kastein Brian Kaufman Brian Kopetsky Chris Lashock David Lindenstruth Casee Meach Patricia M. Milka Kathy Rechner Briana Rygg John A. Swartz IV Daniel Voss DRUG/ALCOHOL ABUSE Katelyn E. Bogenschneider Jean DeKeyser Nicole Gerend Chris Lashock
ECON DEVELOPMENT Mark D. Albers Patricia Alger Joe Audette Jean DeKeyser Molly Deugaw Todd Healy Brian Kaufman Chris Lashock David Lindenstruth Casee Meach Patricia M. Milka Dan Poeschel Kathy Rechner Amy Schindler John A. Swartz IV Donna Van Dyke Daniel Voss Chrissi Watry EDUCATION Patricia Alger Joe Audette Tamara Bates Katelyn E. Bogenschneider Erin H. Chudacoff Stephanie Crowe Tonya L. Dedering Jean DeKeyser Molly Deugaw Stephanie Gonzalez Chris Heller Tania Kilpatrick Brian Kopetsky David Lindenstruth Jodi Matthies Scott McFarlane Dan Poeschel Megan Pruno Kathy Rechner Briana Rygg
ENVIRONMENT Joe Audette Erin H. Chudacoff Jean DeKeyser Brad Hall Brian Kaufman David Lindenstruth Dan Poeschel Briana Rygg Amy Schindler Brenton Teeling Donna Van Dyke FAMILY Mark D. Albers Tamara Bates Katelyn E. Bogenschneider Erin H. Chudacoff Tonya L. Dedering Jean DeKeyser Nicole Gerend Stephanie Gonzalez Todd Healy Nathan Kastein Tania Kilpatrick David Lindenstruth Scott McFarlane Casee Meach Dan Poeschel Megan Pruno Kathy Rechner Amy Schindler Donna Van Dyke Chrissi Watry Greg Woller Bob Woodford
GOVERNMENT Joe Audette Brian Kopetsky Chris Lashock Scott McFarlane Michael Morse Briana Rygg Amy Schindler John A. Swartz IV Brenton Teeling Matthew M. Zimmerman HEALTH Tamara Bates Katelyn E. Bogenschneider Erin H. Chudacoff Stephanie Crowe Tonya L. Dedering Jean DeKeyser Roger Ebert Nicole Gerend Stephanie Gonzalez Nathan Kastein Scott McFarlane Dan Poeschel Megan Pruno Kathy Rechner Briana Rygg Amy Schindler Donna Van Dyke Daniel Voss Chrissi Watry Greg Woller Bob Woodford Matthew M. Zimmerman HOUSING Stephanie Crowe Chris Lashock Amy Schindler
HUMAN SERVICES Tamara Bates Katelyn E. Bogenschneider Erin H. Chudacoff Stephanie Crowe Tonya L. Dedering Jean DeKeyser Patricia Alger Stephanie Gonzalez Brian Kopetsky Amy Schindler Brenton Teeling Donna Van Dyke Chrissi Watry Bob Woodford
MANUFACTURING Mark D. Albers Patricia Alger Joe Audette Brad Hall Todd Healy Brian Kaufman Scott McFarlane Michael Morse John A. Swartz IV Dan Poeschel Bob Woodford RECREATION Joe Audette Tamara Bates Stephanie Crowe Tonya L. Dedering Jean DeKeyser Roger Ebert Stephanie Gonzalez Lori Harris Todd Healy
Chris Heller Nathan Kastein Brian Kaufman Brian Kopetsky David Lindenstruth Scott McFarlane Michael Morse Dan Poeschel Megan Pruno Kathy Rechner Brenton Teeling Donna Van Dyke Daniel Voss Chrissi Watry Greg Woller
RELIGION Mark D. Albers Katelyn E. Bogenschneider Tonya L. Dedering Stephanie Gonzalez Todd Healy Nathan Kastein David Lindenstruth Dan Poeschel Amy Schindler Brenton Teeling Donna Van Dyke Greg Woller SOCIAL JUSTICE Patricia Alger Erin H. Chudacoff Tonya L. Dedering Amy Schindler Donna Van Dyke SPORTS Mark D. Albers Joe Audette Tamara Bates
Stephanie Crowe Tonya L. Dedering Roger Ebert Brad Hall Todd Healy Chris Heller Nathan Kastein Brian Kaufman David Lindenstruth Jodi Matthies Casee Meach Scott McFarlane Michael Morse Kathy Rechner John A. Swartz IV Brenton Teeling Donna Van Dyke Daniel Voss Chrissi Watry Matthew M. Zimmerman STRATEGIC PLANNING Mark D. Albers Patricia Alger Joe Audette Tamara Bates Jean DeKeyser Lori Harris Todd Healy Brian Kaufman Brian Kopetsky David Lindenstruth Scott McFarlane Casee Meach Michael Morse Briana Rygg Amy Schindler John A. Swartz IV
Daniel Voss Bob Woodford Matthew M. Zimmerman TRANSPORTATION Todd Healy Chris Lashock Dan Poeschel Amy Schindler John A. Swartz IV Bob Woodford YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS Mark D. Albers Tamara Bates Katelyn E. Bogenschneider Erin H. Chudacoff Stephanie Crowe Tonya L. Dedering Roger Ebert Stephanie Gonzalez Todd Healy Nathan Kastein Brian Kaufman Tania Kilpatrick Brian Kopetsky David Lindenstruth Jodi Matthies Scott McFarlane Kathy Rechner John A. Swartz IV Brenton Teeling Donna Van Dyke Daniel Voss Chrissi Watry Greg Woller
Experience ACCOUNTING/FINANCE Mark D. Albers Tamara Bates Nicole Gerend Lori Harris Todd Healy Nathan Kastein Brian Kaufman David Lindenstruth Jodi Matthies Michael Morse Megan Pruno Amy Schindler Donna Van Dyke ADVERTISING Joe Audette David Lindenstruth Michael Morse Kathy Rechner John A. Swartz IV Chrissi Watry COMM DEVELOPMENT Tonya L. Dedering Joe Audette Brian Kopetsky Daniel Voss Chrissi Watry Greg Woller Econ Development Daniel Voss EDUCATION Joe Audette Patricia Alger Erin H. Chudacoff
Stephanie Gonzalez Chris Heller Tania Kilpatrick Brian Kopetsky Jodi Matthies Patricia M. Milka Dan Poeschel Kathy Rechner Brenton Teeling Bob Woodford Matthew M. Zimmerman ENGINEERING/ DESIGN David Lindenstruth Scott McFarlane Briana Rygg
HEALTHCARE ISSUES Tonya L. Dedering Jean DeKeyser Roger Ebert Briana Rygg
FUNDRAISING Joe Audette Tamara Bates Katelyn E. Bogenschneider Erin H. Chudacoff Tonya L. Dedering Stephanie Gonzalez Lori Harris Brian Kaufman Brian Kopetsky Jodi Matthies Casee Meach Kathy Rechner John A. Swartz IV Daniel Voss Chrissi Watry Greg Woller
HUMAN RESOURCES Tonya L. Dedering Jean DeKeyser Molly Deugaw Lori Harris Todd Healy David Lindenstruth Scott McFarlane Michael Morse Briana Rygg LABOR RELATIONS Chris Heller Scott McFarlane MANAGEMENT Patricia Alger Joe Audette Tamara Bates Tonya L. Dedering Jean DeKeyser Molly Deugaw Roger Ebert Stephanie Gonzalez Brad Hall Lori Harris Todd Healy Brian Kaufman Brian Kopetsky Chris Lashock David Lindenstruth Casee Meach
Scott McFarlane Michael Morse Dan Poeschel Megan Pruno Briana Rygg Amy Schindler John A. Swartz IV Daniel Voss Greg Woller Bob Woodford MANUFACTURING Joe Audette Katelyn E. Bogenschneider Molly Deugaw Todd Healy Brian Kaufman David Lindenstruth Scott McFarlane Michael Morse John A. Swartz IV MARKETING Patricia Alger Joe Audette Tamara Bates Katelyn E. Bogenschneider Tonya L. Dedering Molly Deugaw Brad Hall Todd Healy Tania Kilpatrick David Lindenstruth Casee Meach Michael Morse Megan Pruno Kathy Rechner
Briana Rygg John A. Swartz IV Daniel Voss Chrissi Watry Matthew M. Zimmerman MEDIA Tonya L. Dedering Patricia Alger Brian Kopetsky Chris Lashock Kathy Rechner Daniel Voss Chrissi Watry PLANNING/ ALLOCATION Mark D. Albers Joe Audette Tamara Bates Tonya L. Dedering Brian Kaufman David Lindenstruth Briana Rygg Amy Schindler John A. Swartz IV Daniel Voss Chrissi Watry Bob Woodford Matthew M. Zimmerman
SALES Patricia Alger Joe Audette Tamara Bates Tonya L. Dedering Molly Deugaw Roger Ebert Brad Hall Lori Harris Casee Meach Michael Morse John A. Swartz IV Daniel Voss Chrissi Watry Matthew M. Zimmerman
Tania Kilpatrick Brian Kopetsky David Lindenstruth Jodi Matthies Scott McFarlane Patricia M. Milka Michael Morse Dan Poeschel John A. Swartz IV Brenton Teeling Chrissi Watry Greg Woller Bob Woodford Matthew M. Zimmerman
VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT Joe Audette Tamara Bates Erin H. Chudacoff Tonya L. Dedering Stephanie Gonzalez Chris Lashock David Lindenstruth Patricia M. Milka Chrissi Watry Greg Woller
TRAINING/ DEVELOPMENT Mark D. Albers Patricia Alger Joe Audette Tamara Bates Katelyn E. Bogenschneider Tonya L. Dedering Molly Deugaw Roger Ebert Nicole Gerend Brad Hall Todd Healy Brian Kaufman
Last spring I learned that I would be the new Director of the Leadership Fox Cities programs. Being a past graduate of the traditional program, I couldn’t have been more excited and thrilled. I have such a passion for helping to connect people to interests, new opportunities and to each other. The people that I get a chance to work with and get to know are really quite remarkable to me. The diversity of talent and experiences that everyone brings to the table enrich the program so much. This enrichment comes from the committee members who give their input and help plan individual days, to the presenters who share their passion and finally to the class participants. I am so blessed to share this opportunity! As an alumni, I know first hand how important the alumni are to the future success of this program. My interest in the program came from conversations I had with community members who were past graduates. As the Director, I’m always happy to share information about the program, but my passion for the program comes from being a past participant. This program is sold and resold by its graduates. The stories and experiences they share prove to be the best and most effective tool we have when it comes to recruiting. Many serve on our LFC planning committees, as they interpret, develop and design programming for future LFC sessions. I am sincerely grateful to all of the LFC committee members for their continued dedication, commitment and support. I am so blessed and happy to be able to consider these people my friends. Congratulations to the class of 2013! You’ve made it through this unique community driven leadership program. My hope for all of you is that you’ve become more aware of our great community and some of its accolades, as well as some of its challenges. As a result, may you find things that move you to get more involved. I look forward to meeting up with you in the future. Leaders, my very highest regards, Joy Kapheim
Leadership Fox Cities has successfully expanded... Youth Leadership Program Congratulations Leadership Fox Cities Youth!
Executive Leadership Program The Fox Cities Chamber’s Leadership Fox Cities Executive program is dedicated to the development of newly recruited C-level and VP-level senior management and their spouse/ guest. One of the greatest challenges as a region is our ability to attract and retain top talent from around the globe, and the Chamber has stepped up to answer that need. This program is a condensed version of the very popular traditional Leadership program and will assists new recruits and their families with making mediate and lasting connections within the community.
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Leadership Fox Cities recently expanded its program of work by adding a youth program for juniors in high school. This pilot program was offered to the Appleton Area School District and had 19 participants. The plan is to expand the program to include more schools and students. This community driven leadership program educates students through experience; thereby giving our young leaders the confidence and understanding they need to take an active role in their community.
Sponsors Include: Appleton Area School District Goodwill NCW SCA Tissue Valley Packaging Industries
UW-FoxValley Herrling Clark Law SECURA Insurance FVTC Venture Center
Leadership Fox Cities Chairpersons Class of 1993 – Don Kampfer, The Post-Crescent Class of 1994 – Mark Germano, United Way of the Fox Cities Class of 1995 – Greg Bell, WHBY/WAPL Class of 1996 – Joyce Bytof, Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group, Inc. Class of 1997 – Dennis Hultgren, Appleton Papers Inc. Class of 1998 – Jane Dwyre, Garton Class of 1999 – Bridget Taylor, Kimberly-Clark Corp.
Class of 2000 – Terry Bergman, WEPCO Class of 2001 - Ruth Cerull, Play It Again Sports Class of 2002 – Jan Daniels Quinlan, Lawrence University Class of 2003 – Peter Kelly, United Way Fox Cities Class of 2004 - Peter Kelly, United Way Fox Cities Class of 2005 - Ben Vogel, Appleton East High School Class of 2006 – Ben Vogel, Appleton East High School
Class of 2007 – Travis Andersen, St. Elizabeth Hospital Class of 2008 – Travis Andersen, St. Elizabeth Hospital Class of 2009 - Travis Andersen, St. Elizabeth Hospital Class of 2010 – Theresa Moore, ThedaCare Class of 2011 – Theresa Moore, ThedaCare Class of 2012 - Matt Mineau Appleton Area School District Class of 2013 - Tim Reidl, SECURA Insurance
Looking for a credible, high quality program in which to provide community leadership training for your key employees? Contact Leadership Fox Cities, a program of the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc. - 125 N. Superior St., PO Box 1855, Appleton, WI 54912-1855 www.leadershipfoxcities.com • information@foxcitieschamber.com • 920.734.7101