About Us

Professional Qualifications
Prior to joining RAMAC in November of 2016, I worked in the banking industry for 37 years, with the last 20 at Johnson Bank as a Vice President of Commercial Banking. It was a smooth transition from banking to the nonprofit world as many of my former banking clients are also chamber members.

Experience and Expertise
I hold a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Cardinal Stritch University.

Additional Accomplishments
I serve the Racine community in these ways: Board Member of United Way of Racine County, Schools of Hope Leadership Council, Racine County Workforce Development Board, and Higher Expectations Executive Committee.

Fun Fact
In 2018 I was inducted into the Kenosha Softball Hall of Fame.

Professional Qualifications
I have been with RAMAC since 2013. My background consists mostly of working in the governmental sector. My career started as a health inspector for the City of Racine and also with preparedness planning for the tri-county region – Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth. I also worked at UW-Parkside where I was heavily involved with the nonprofit communities in Racine and Kenosha. Those experiences were a perfect backdrop to moving into my current position as VP of Operations at the chamber of commerce for the greater Racine community.

Experience and Expertise
I hold a bachelor’s degree in Environmental and Public Health from UW-Eau Claire. I believe in being a life-long learner and have taken marketing classes at Gateway Technical College as well as some master’s degree level courses in the public health field at University of Minnesota. I am currently working through a 4-year program through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce at UW-Madison around organizational management. I also am proudly a graduate of the Leadership Racine program in 2001.

Additional Accomplishments
I am involved with the following organizations in the Racine community: Fundraising Committee with the Over Our Head Players, Board Member and Secretary of the 4th Fest of Greater Racine, PR & Fund Committee with Racine Revitilization Partnership.

Fun Fact
I collect “monkeys” and have many unique monkey pieces from around the world.

Position
I started with RAMAC in July of 2019. I coordinate training and other workforce initiatives for our members providing their employees opportunities which may not have otherwise been possible for small or large organizations. I look for new curriculum and designing programs that will help our members achieve their short and long term goals.

Experience and Expertise
My training and communications background includes a 25 year career at Johnson Financial Group retiring as a VP of Internal Communications as well as spending time as a trainer/facilitator. Before that – 7 years as an English and Music teacher. In addition, I run a small firm, Nicholas & Mae Communications, which specializes in helping businesses communicate with their customers and employees. I am certified for Myers-Briggs (INFP) and with Korn Ferry for Leadership Architect.

Additional Accomplishments
I’ve been honored to serve on several boards for various institutions in Racine such as the St. Catherine’s High School Foundation Board, and have also served several terms on the Racine Symphony Board and on the Villa St. Anna Board, now Elizabeth Residence, in Caledonia.

Fun Fact
I am the holder of the World Record in Bench Press for the M3 age category, set in 2019 in Tokyo, Japan.

Professional Qualifications
I am proud to be part of the RAMAC team for over 20 years. I started in 1998 as a part time receptionist/secretary. In 2008 I was promoted to bookkeeping where I manage all of our organization’s receivables and payables.

Experience and Expertise
I was born in Racine and graduated from Horlick High School. Upon graduation I was hired at Haban Manufacturing as accounts receivable manager. In all, I have over 30 years of experience in the bookkeeping and office administration field.

Additional Accomplishments
Over the years I have assisted with several community events such as Salmon- A-Rama, 4th Fest, and the Christmas Trolley. I also managed the Emergency Child Alert System alongside the All Saints Healthcare EMT team. Being part of RAMAC allows me to continually learn and appreciate the Racine community.

Fun Fact
Since starting at RAMAC, I have attended every RAMAC Annual Dinner – so that’s a total of 23 dinners!