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Spouse: Tom
Children: Brad (NWTC Green Bay)
Business Background/Experience: Prior to moving to Minocqua 3 years ago, I was the Regional Sales Manager with Cellcom (wireless industry) for 12 years. My job was to oversee all sales functions of the operation including Direct Sales, Retail Sales, and Agent Sales as well as the development of the correlating operating budgets. My territory was WI (including Minocqua), MN, Iowa and Upper MI. Once I relocated to Minocqua, I began my Real Estate career. I am now working with the First Weber Group as a team with my husband, Tom.
Community Experience: I am currently a co-chair of the Minocqua-Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Ambassadors. I've been an ambassador for over 2 years. Previously, I have been on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters and an active Chamber member in Green Bay, Marshfield and Wausau. I also am a very active member of the Cross-Country Cruisers Snowmobile Club (I coordinate the Adopt-A-Highway efforts and various fund raisers) and help groom trails with Tom.
Hobbies: I enjoy all the magnificent seasons that the Northwoods offer. Summer, winter, spring and fall all provide an unlimited possibility of things to do. If it has to do with the OUTDOORS - I do it and love it. |
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Toni Jaskowiak, (Co-Chairperson) YMCA of the Northwoods
Married: Richard
Relocated from West Bend, WI in 2001 to
enjoy all the Northwoods has to offer. Educated at UWM in accounting
and human resources my last position before relocating was HR Director
at a large Milwaukee manufacturer. Now I am the CFO at the YMCA of the
Northwoods and my husband, Richard is operations manager for Fireside
Heath and Home in Minocqua.
I am active with the Minocqua Chamber
as an Ambassador and together with Dick are members of the Cross
Country Cruisers and Northern Hornshoe snowmobile clubs. Dick is a
trail groomer and former board member, I serve as club Sunshine person
and both of us serve on many event committees. I also participate in
YMCA fund raisers.
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Spouse: Jim
Children: Jill, NMU grad and Joe, UMD student
Grandchild: Hunter age 2 ½
Business Background/Experience: I have been a mortgage loan officer at Mid-Wisconsin bank for the past 4 years. Prior to that I was the Financial Manager at the Pointe Hotel with a short stint as a realtor in between the two. Also, my husband and I own Eagle Shores, a 12 unit seasonal, Northwoods resort on Garth Lake. The resort has been in Jim’s family since the early ‘60’s. Prior to coming up to the Northwoods, I spent 13 years in the corporate financial environment in Chicago. I am a University Of Illinois grad with a degree in Finance/accounting.
I have lived in Minocqua/Hazelhurst since 1994 and enjoyed raising my kids here. It was a real joy to be able to send my kids to the same schools that their Dad went to and to enjoy the benefits that a small town offers.
Community Experience: I am currently the president elect of the Lakeland Kiwanis, Board member of the Northwoods Wildlife Center, Junior Achievement advisory council member, Chamber Ambassador, and Oneida County Tourism Council Hazelhurst alternate. In the past I have been the Lakeland High School Hockey Boosters president and MHLT PTO President.
Hobbies: snowshoeing and cross country skiing during the winter and boating during the summer (when I can get away from the resort) |
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Steve Albertson, NRG Media / WMQA
Spouse: Patty
Children: Sarah, Brett, Hannah, and Kyle. All grown and out of the house with the youngest, Kyle, at UWEC.
Pets: One dog, an Eskland named Toby, and two cats, Oscar and Carmel.
Business Background/Experience: I’m currently the General Manager at NRG Media, with radio stations in Minocqua, Rhinelander, and Antigo. Prior to coming to Minocqua in October of 2008, I was the Director of National Sales for a cinema advertising company for five years, and the VP/GM of a natural pet product company in the Twin Cities for three and a half years. Before that, I spent over two decades in radio management and programming in Nebraska, Montana, Minnesota, North Dakota, and here in Wisconsin.
Hobbies: Right now when I’m not working, Patty and I enjoy walking the dog and exploring the Northwoods. Since we’re renting here in Minocqua while waiting for our home to sell in the Twin Cities, half of everything we own is 280 miles away, including most of the fun stuff like bikes, etc. Hopefully, we find a buyer for the house before we’re too old to use them… |
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Sr. Elizabeth Amman, Marywood Franciscan Spirituality Center |
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Leanne Baldwin-Chaney, Premier Physical Medicine and Wellness Clinic |
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Tom has worked in the Northwoods since 1993 - managing the Northwoods wireless market for Cellcom out of Wausau. In 2006 Tom and his wife Michelle wanted to make Minocqua their home. Tom joined NaterraLand as a Land Specialist and recently joined his wife to form The BIRD Team at The First Weber Group Realtors in Minocqua. Tom has been very active in the Ambassadors Club since 2006. He had been an Ambassador for the Merrill and Mosinee Chambers of Commerce as well as serving on the Mosinee Chamber's Board of Directors as their Treasurer. Tom is also Vice President of the Cross Country Cruisers 100% All Volunteer Snowmobile Club. He also grooms the trails for the club and acts as assistant Oneida County Trail Boss.
Tom and his wife Michelle live in Hazelhurst with their 2 Golden Retrievers (Buck and Bear) and Cat (Boo). They enjoy Hunting, Fishing, Snowmobiling, ATVing, Snowshoeing, Hiking, Biking, Skiing, Volunteering and everything else you can do in the "awesome" Northwoods. |
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Dave Burkeland, Plunkett's Pest Control
Fiancé: Leanne Chaney Baldwin
Sons: Steven and Kevin –Bellingham, WA
Step-Daughter: Leslie – Columbus, OH (Ava, 2 Urijah, 9 months)
Biography:
Born and raised in the Madison area, I spent 22 years in law enforcement before retiring in 1997. I moved to Northern Wisconsin in 2002 after accepting a position with Plunkett’s Pest Control where I do Technical Support, Sales and Training. Northern Wisconsin has so much to enjoy, the people are so friendly; clients become friends.
Being active with the Chamber and serving as an Ambassador is very fulfilling. We spend time with 6 Arabian horses, 1 donkey and various other critters as well as fishing, boating, hunting and all that goes along with this beautiful area we call home. |
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Rick Jelmeland, Retired |
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Spouse: Kevin Krueger, CRNA Ministry Medical Center, Woodruff
Children: Jessa and Matthew
Jessa: 2009 Graduate from LUHS, Student at the College of St. Scholastica in the fall
Matthew: Sophomore at Lakeland Union High School in the fall
I have lived in Tomahawk with my family for the past 14 years.
Business Background/Experience:
I have been the Community Relations Coordinator at MHLT Elementary
School for the past 3 years. I coordinate the Community Education
program, which includes after school programs, safety classes, summer
outdoor education and more. I am also the set director for the Drama
department at MHLT and enjoy participating in the productions at LUHS
and the Campanile Center, as well. My responsibilities at MHLT also
include coordinating the volunteers. Volunteerism is something I feel
very strongly about. I believe that the success of school or community
is dependant on volunteers. I have been an active volunteer at my
children’s schools for the past 13 years.
Community Experience:
I am currently a board member of the Firebird Foundation, a member of
the Strategic Planning Committee at MHLT Elementary school (along with
various other committees at MHLT), a member of the Lake Tomahawk Web
Site Committee, a Master Gardener and a Chamber Ambassador. In the past
I have been a board member for the Lakeland Swim Club and worked with
the Cub Scouts on fundraising.
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Rick Mattila, The Carpet Guy |
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Holly Pettersson, Minocqua-Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Area Chamber of Commerce
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Gale Strutz, US Bank
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Relationship: Scott Abraham
Children: Jennifer and Joseph
Grandchildren: Kaiya, 5; Cayden, 4; Talan, 2
Business Background:
Citizens Bank for 20 years starting as a teller and learning the
different departments of the bank. Currently a Branch Manager at the
Minocqua Office.
Community Experience: Secretary for the
MAVWACC Board of Directors, Treasurer for the Downtown Business
Association, Co-Chair for the Ambassadors, committees for events and
finance at the Chamber.
Hobbies: Snowshoeing, traveling to Florida, boating, playing with my grandchildren, and spending time with my honey and friends.
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Spouse: Jim - Married 34 years. He's also my business partner.
Children: Jim II, married with 2 children and another on the way. Active duty U.S. Marines 14+ years. Tina, married with 3 children, EMT Captain
Business Background/Experience: 20+ years in Corporate America including positions as Office Manager at Meca Sportswear, Assistant Traffic Manager for Carnation Company, Sales at Wisconsin Power and Light, 15 years real estate sales
Community Experience: Member of Oneida County Disaster Assessment Team, Harshaw Helping Hands Auxiliary, Friends of Birch Lake Board Member Greater Northwoods Association of Realtors and various committee chairs including past Assoc President and Secretary, MLS Director and Chamber Board member and memberships on Legislative, Ambassador, and Search committees.
Hobbies: CHEESECAKE! I do not just bake once a month for the Chamber After 5 events, I love to cook and bake for family and friends. I also love to spoil our Grandchildren. |
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Jennifer White, M & I Bank
Spouse: Patrick
Children: Gabriel, 3 and Danielle, 22 (step-daughter)
Business Experience: I graduated from UW-Stevens Point in 2002 with a degree in Business Administration. After graduating, I moved to Madison where I spent the next several years working as a Property / Business Manager for a large upscale apartment complex. In 2005 I decided to move back to Northern Wisconsin where I started a new career with M&I Bank as a Personal Banker. I have also completed several M&I Banking and Management courses.
Interests: My family and I enjoy everything outdoors - fishing, camping, canoeing, kayaking and ATVing. We also enjoy lazy afternoons looking for agates on the shores of Lake Superior. |
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Sally Winger, What's the Scoop and Soap N Suds Laundromat
I have lived here for 32 years; the past 10 years have resided in Boulder Junction with my husband, Mike Winger who specializes in Fieldstone Masonry and homebuilding.
Children (grown): Breia and Kali Pfaller
Business: Soap N Suds Maytag Laundry and What's The Scoop Ice Cream Shop in Woodruff for 10 years.
Marshfield Clinic for 26 years in nursing, presently in Radiation Oncology (part-time).
We also operate 2 guest cabins on Lynx Lake in Presque Isle.
Community Experience: Co-founded (1984) and orchestrated North Country Montessori Pre-School and Kindergarten in Woodruff.
Chapter Leader for The Compassionate Friends "Northern Lights Chapter" in Woodruff, monthly meetings at One Penny Place in Woodruff for bereaved parents. Involved special projects Holy Family Church in Woodruff.
Hobbies: Snowboarding, waterskiing, tennis, kayaking, butterfly gardening.
That's the Scoop!
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