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, Racine County Workforce Development Board, Higher Expectations of Racine County Executive Committee, UW-Parkside Advisory Board for Community and Business Engagement, and Advisory Board for the College of Business, Economics, and Computing.

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

Professional Qualifications
I have been with RAMAC since 2013 – 10 years in 2023! WOW! 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 Vice President 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. (Go Blugolds! I was a cheerleader.) I believe in being a life-long learner and in 2022 I finished a 4-year program (that took 6 years because of Covid) through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce around organizational management. I officially have a credential of “IOM” for nonprofit organization management. I also am a proud graduate of the Leadership Racine program in 2001.

Additional Accomplishments
I am involved with the following organizations in the Racine community: Board Member and Secretary of the 4th Fest of Greater Racine, PR & Fund Committee with Racine Revitalization Partnership, member of the Racine/Kenosha Community Steering Council for Advocate Aurora Health, member of the Academies of Racine Steering Committee.

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

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 25 dinners!