Meet the Board
Our 2012 Board of Directors from left to right: Cathy Butterbrodt, Kristin Fabish, Gina Oemig, Jamie Kratz-Gullickson (Executive Director), Rick Griep, Andy Rolfs, Denise Fitzsimmons and Tom Winscher. Not pictured are Glenna Vilmin, Ken Ostermann and Heather Johnson.
Rick Griep (President)
I have been a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments for over 12 years. I am also on a steering committee for Beaver Dam Campus Life, member of Beaver Dam Noon Kiwanis, Committee member of Church Health Services & have been a Board member of PAVE for a few years. I strongly believe in "community" as I work & live here in Beaver Dam along with my family. I also believe it is important to give not only of your resources but of your time to the organizations that help those in need. I look forward to continuing on the Board of PAVE knowing that with the Staff & Director we can & are making a difference in the lives of many people as they are empowered to make positive changes for their futures.
Ken Ostermann M.D. (Vice President)
Kristin Fabisch (Secretary)
I
am an Account Executive for WBEV/WXRO - Good Karma Broadcasting. I
have been with them for just about three years. I love my job and enjoy
working with and meeting new people every day! I have a big extended
blended family but as far as my own immediate family it's just me and my
cat! Another new venture for me is the Beaver Dam Area Relay For Life, I am actually co-chairing next years event! I choose to serve on the board for Pave because I want to get as involved with the community as possible...helping in anyway that I can.
Andy Rolfs (Treasurer)
I have lived and worked in Dodge County my entire life and am glad I can belong to this truly needed organization that provides an invaluable resource to our community. I currently work for the Dodge County Sheriff’s Department as a patrol deputy and have been doing so for 3 and a half years. Through my work I often see people caught in the cycle of domestic violence and am grateful that I can refer them to PAVE for assistance in breaking the cycle. Many victims of domestic violence feel hopeless and trapped until they learn of the services PAVE can provide. We are truly making a difference.
Cathy Butterbrodt
I have been a Registered nurse for 15 years working mainly in Women’s Health and Emergency Room. I also work as a SANE, sexual assault nurse examiner, nurse in Madison. I was instrumental in starting the SANE program in Beaver Dam. I have an additional degree in psychology which gives me the opportunity to work with victims of sexual assault and their families, providing them with coping tools and resources for counseling. I have lived in Beaver Dam all my life and truly enjoy being able to help people in our community.
I have been a Registered nurse for 15 years working mainly in Women’s Health and Emergency Room. I also work as a SANE, sexual assault nurse examiner, nurse in Madison. I was instrumental in starting the SANE program in Beaver Dam. I have an additional degree in psychology which gives me the opportunity to work with victims of sexual assault and their families, providing them with coping tools and resources for counseling. I have lived in Beaver Dam all my life and truly enjoy being able to help people in our community.
Tom Winscher
I retired from Wisconsin Law Enforcement after 33 years of service. I served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. I was an Agent with the Office of Special Investigations, Chief of Police in Elkhart Lake for 15 years and Chief of Police in Waupun for 14 years. I am a certified law enforcement instructor and have taught in the WI Technical College system for the past 30 years. I graduated from Lakeland College Cum Laude with a Bachelors Degree in 1981; the FBI National Academy in 1995; FBI LEEDS in 1990. I am a founding member and past president of the Wisconsin Police Leadership Foundation. I currently work for the Mid-States Organized Crime Center / U.S. Department of Justice. My wife Judy and I reside in Beaver Dam.
I have served on the PAVE Board for the past 12 years. I find PAVE provides a needed and professional service to the surrounding communities. I have always believed in the mission of PAVE and it is my pleasure to support that mission with service.
Gina Oemig
The Beaver Dam area has been called my home for the past 40+ years, along with my State Farm Insurance Agency. Living in this area I have been committed to working with the Women’s Affiliate of Beaver Dam Area Chamber Commerce, I enjoy being a volunteer for PALs, Jr Achievement, and with my family being part of the Burnett 4-H club. Since being a part of the PAVE board these last few years, it has been a great experience to see how this organization thrives to help numerous people within Dodge County.
The Beaver Dam area has been called my home for the past 40+ years, along with my State Farm Insurance Agency. Living in this area I have been committed to working with the Women’s Affiliate of Beaver Dam Area Chamber Commerce, I enjoy being a volunteer for PALs, Jr Achievement, and with my family being part of the Burnett 4-H club. Since being a part of the PAVE board these last few years, it has been a great experience to see how this organization thrives to help numerous people within Dodge County.
Denise Fitzsimmons
I have lived in the Dodge County area my entire life; I was raised on a farm near Cambria, and after getting married I moved to Iron Ridge. I believe this has given me the opportunity to meet and know many people in this area, and it has helped me understand their needs. I am also one of the owners of InSpire Magazine, a local women's magazine that was started to inspire and empower women, both locally
and beyond. My duties as an owner allow me to meet and befriend new people every day, which is something I love to do! Additionally, I have served on the PAVE board for two years and am honored to work with such dedicated board members and staff.
Glenna Vilmin
Heather Johnson