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Meet our leadership Team


Paula Houlihan
President

Our President serves the NSA-WI Board and Members by developing and implementing a Strategic Plan to strengthen the long-term success of our Chapter. The President is the primary spokesperson for our Chapter and the liaison for NSA National.

Gina Glover
President-Elect, Programming Director

Our President-Elect oversees special projects determined by the President and works closely with the Immediate Past President on the Board Nomination Committee to ensure a fair and efficient transition to the next leadership team.

Our Programming Director collaborates with guest speakers and venues to ensure a stellar experience for all attendees at our events. They also host our Ask the Expert Zoom calls.

Eliz Greene
Immediate Past President

 Our Immediate Past President moves on to serve in an Advisory position on our board. Their experience, wisdom, and guidance will help us navigate our direction and fortify our mission to serve our members.

Christopher Kolenda, Ph.D.
Vice President

The Vice President supports the President and President-Elect in advancing the chapter's mission.

 


Eliz Greene
Treasurer

Our Treasurer maintains all financial records and handles the financial details for our Chapter. They collect and disburse funds as needed, and provide financial reports to the Board of Directors. The Treasurer also takes care of tax document preparation and filing.


John Nepper
Speaker Academy Director

Our Academy Director serves the members of NSA-WI and all aspiring speakers who join our Speaker Academy, by creating a rich curriculum for its students. They coordinate visiting speakers, and professional members. The Dean helps students make valuable connections within the Chapter and mentors them to create a successful speaking career and business.

Kathie Rotz
Secretary

Our Secretary captures the minutes and organizes and disseminates the notes at the Board meetings. The Secretary keeps Chapter policy documents up-to-date and arranges permanent storage of records. With the President, the Secretary prepares the agenda for Board meetings.


Ousmane Kabré
Membership

Our Membership Director interacts with, engages, and invites prospective members. They maintain our databases and networks to build our membership.



Amber Swenor
Marketing & Communications Director

Our Marketing & Communications Director develops and executes marketing efforts to promote upcoming events through email, the website, and social media. They are also responsible for the content and functionality of our website.

Mike Domitrz, CSP, CPAE
Advisor

Patty Hendrickson, CSP
Advisor

Darcy Luoma, CSP
Advisor

Our Advisors serve to support, assist, and empower the Board leadership with their experience, expertise, and professional abilities.

Kristin Bock
Speaker Lab Coordinator

Eliz Greene
Last Story Standing Coordinator

March Heim
Sponsorship Coordinator

Patty Hendrickson
Awards Dinner & Academy Graduation Coordinator

Kathy Rotz
Awards Dinner & Academy Graduation Coordinator

Our coordinators organize and oversee specific events that our Chapter hosts through the year.

Past Presidents

Bold dates indicate service for more than one year.

 Founding
 Joe Larsen
1998-1999
 Tom Ribar 2014-2015  Wendy Naarup

 1974-1980

 Bob Jansen

1999-2000
 Janet Swandby 2015-2016  Brian Udermann
 1981-1983 Roger Stauter2000-2001
 John DiFrances2016-2017
 Karrie Landsverk
 1982-1984 Marilyn Berger2001-2002
 Jeff Staads2017-2018 Lisa Haen
 1984-1986
 Jim Hennig, CSP, CPAE 2002-2003
 Bill Geist 2018-2019  Lisa Haen/Susan Young
 1986-1988
 Sylvia Patzlaff 2003-2004  Deb Schmidt 2019-2020
 Susan Young
 1988-1989  Dan Burrus, CSP, CPAE 2004-2005  Barb Bartlein, CSP 2020-2021
 Cheri Neal
 1989-1990
 Mary Marcdante 2005-2006  Kinza Christenson 2021-2022 
 Roger Wolkoff
 1990-1991
 Dennis Mannering, CSP 2006-2007  Sally Anders 2022-2024
 Eliz Greene

 1991-1992

 Chris Clarke-Epstein, CSP

2007-2008  Robert Ian


 1992-1993 Jack Pachuta
2008-2009  Mark Borowski

 1993-1994
 Wendy Mannering2009-2010 Larry Cockerel
 
 1994-1995 Roxanne Emmerich, CSP, CPAE2010-2011
 Jim Morrison  
1995-1996
 Barry Eigen
2011-2012  Rob Bell, CSP
   
1996-1997
 Deaun Thelen 2012-2013  Chip Lutz, CSP    
1997-1998
 Patty Hendrickson, CSP 2013-2014  Matt Booth, CSP    

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