Staff Directory
Kassia Johnson
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, & Group Fitness GGS Certified Pre- and Post Natal Coach
PHILOSOPHY: “Do the things today that others won’t, so that tomorrow you can do the things that others can’t.” If we make small changes today, we truly can impact our future quality of life for the better. We may not feel motivated every single day but we can still put in the work to improve ourselves even if it’s just a small step each day. SPECIALTIES: Powerlifting, strength training, & weight management / lifestyle. WHY AM I A PERSONAL TRAINER: I love to help others and one way I can do that is by showing and teaching ways to improve health through fitness. Fitness has helped me build a better perspective of life and I feel honored to help others do the same.
Chris Murison
NSCA Certified
PHILOSOPHY: Set goals, train hard, and enjoy the process. Discipline and consistency are the foundations of reaching your physical fitness expectations. EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science Degree, National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) – Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) SPECIALTIES: Strength and Conditioning, Mobility/Flexibility, Current/Former Athletes, Cancer Patients HOW I STAY ACTIVE: Strength and Conditioning Training, Sports, Stretching and Meditation, Hiking WHY I AM A PERSONAL TRAINER: Fitness and health have always been a main focus in my life. I want to give back to my community and help others achieve their fitness and life goals.
Alicia Valleskey
ACSM/NASM Certified & Precision Nutrition Coach
PHILOSOPHY: There is something for everyone but not everything is for everyone.Consistent ACTION over time yields RESULTS. SPECIALTIES: Strength | Behavior/Habit changes | Body & Life Transformation | Pre/Post Natal Care | Triathlon Training | Athletes/Runners WHY I AM A PERSONAL TRAINER People never believe I was 200 pounds and couldn’t run a city block. Now, half marathons are fun. My journey has lead me into personal training and helping others accomplish their goals.
Claus Wellhausen
NASM & TRX Certified
PHILOSOPHY: Ability is relatively fixed, effort is not. Give it your all and good things will happen. SPECIALTIES: TRX | Boot Camp | MMA Conditioning | Kickboxing WHY I AM A PERSONAL TRAINER: I enjoy working with people. I enjoy helping clients set goals and then attain them.
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Mike Kramp
CEO/Executive Director
262.248.6211 Ext. 18
BS University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 1997 | 27-year YMCA Career | Life-long Learner and Servant Leader Enjoys quality family time, outdoor activities, swimming, and running
Sherri Baker
Co-COO Programs
262.248.6211 Ext. 14
Y-USA Team Leader Certification | 32-year career working in all YMCA Departments (except Aquatics-does not know how to swim) | Enjoys family time, playing guitar, avid reader & podcast listener | Believes that real growth is building character, striving to improve in generosity, integrity, humility, fairness and courage
Mike Coolidge
Sports Operations Director
262.248.6211 Ext. 30
BS in Communication and Journalism, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Employed at YMCA for over 20 years served as Membership Director and Sports Operations Director | Former Athletic Director at Wiliams Bay High School for 19 years | Passion for sports including coaching, playing, coordinating and being a referee | Enjoys spending time with family, grandchildren, watching movies, walking his dogs, yard work, watching and playing sports, being outdoors
Jane DeVries
Executive Assistant
262.248.6211 X10
BA in English from North Park University | 30+ years serving/working in non-profit ministries, primarily in Christian camping | Grateful to be part of a team where I can live out my love for people and Jesus | Enjoys spending time with her family (her nieces and nephews are her greatest joy), walking, and being by any body of water
Ann Fulmer
Senior Director of Marketing & Development
262.248.6211 Ext. 27
MS Marketing & Communications Roosevelt University, MBA Teaching Certificate | Over 25 years experience in leading non-profit marketing strategies | Enjoys time with family, friends, boating, walking by the lake, action movies and a good glass of wine
Karrie Gibson
Finance Director
262.248.6211 Ext. 12
BS in Communications from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | YMCA of the USA Team Leadership Certificate | Retail store owner/operator for 20 years Previous Y experience includes: fitness instructor, membership associate, business manager, finance/HR director | Enjoys any outdoor activity on land and/or water with family and friends, boating, kayaking, camping, hiking and concerts
Stephanie Leach
Co-COO Business
262.248.6211 Ext. 15
BS Merchandising and Design Major and Business Administration Minor from Illinois State University Previous Y experience includes: Assistant Marketing and Development Director, Account Specialist, Camp Director, Youth and Family Coordinator and Child Watch Coordinator | Interests include spending time with family and friends, art, interior design, reading, paddle boarding and cats - one cat short of crazy
Chris Lindsley
Human Resources Director
262.248.6211 Ext. 28
A graduate from Simpson College with a BA in Education Over 10 years experience in non-profit leadership, General Manager and HR experience | Enjoys family, friends, dog time, weightlifting, cycling, taekwondo, golf, fishing, cereal, pizza and ice-cream.
Melissa Monge
Program Operations Director
262.248.6211 Ext. 17
Graduate of Northern Illinois University in Business and Education | 15+ years leadership/management experience | Lifelong competitive runner and RRCA certified running coach | Previous Y experience includes Summer Day Camp Counselor and Group Fitness Instructor specializing in HIIT, Cycle, Strength Training, Cardio and Pilates | Enjoys spending time with husband and three kids doing anything active and outdoors
Gertrude Suhajda
Aquatics Director
262.248.6211 Ext.22
CPO certification (certified pool operator) | American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor | Water Safety Instructor (ARC WSI & LGI) | American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/ AED Instructor | Enjoys eating with friends or family, karaoke, reading, swimming, boating, kayaking, walking, and beaches
Scott Teske
Maintenance Director
262.248.6211 Ext. 20
Served in the US Air Force | Worked for Northwest Airlines as an Aircraft Mechanic | Enjoys family time, golf, fishing and hunting with his dogs
Michelle Upchurch
Director of Competitive Swimming
262.248.6211 X 23
BS University of Platteville | Certified USA Swimming Coach | Enjoys working on a small farm exhibiting Dairy Cattle and Goats through the United States with her family.
Emma Watters
Camp Director
262.248.6211 x13
BA in Business Administration from St. Norbert College | Previous Y experience includes: Camp Counselor | Enjoys spending time with family, friends, playing soccer, trying new restaurants, and spending time outside with my dogs.
Lisi Waylander
Senior Youth & Family Director
262.248.6211 Ext. 26
BA North Park University | Certified teacher with 28 years of professional experience | Previous Y experience includes: Membership Associate, Camp Coordinator, Y BASE Coordinator, School-Age Childcare & Preschool Coordinator | I enjoy family time, sports, and traveling but mostly, living out my faith in Jesus.
Nicole Zinkowich
Montessori Preschool Director
262.248.6211 x70
Previous Y experience includes: Child Watch Coordinator, Y BASE Coordinator, Y BASE Wrap Around Care | Enjoys spending time with family and being a Scoutmaster for our local Scout Troop | Loves suntanning in the pool all summer, fostering animals through a local rescue, and watching her backyard chickens cluck away
April Darre
President
Retired from Corporate Finance
Brigette Kutschma
Vice President
Soberalski Immigration Law; Badger Community Education ELL Instructor
David McConnell
Treasurer
Retired
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Eric Swanson
Secretary
Director, Tinplate Sales, Steelforce
Chris Duesing
Past President
Attorney, Habush, Habush, and Rottier S.C.
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Sean Armstrong
Retired Corporate Business
Chad Bittner
Owner, Next Door Pub & Pizzeria, Bittner's Bakery
Tom Effenheim
Retired Airline Pilot
Jim Gaugert
Harris Golf Cars
Bruce Gingrich
Finance
Dr. Christopher Kaiser
Owner, Kaiser Chiropractic
Ryan Lasch
Spiegelhoff & Associates
Steven Lois
Edward Jones Financial Advisor
Bill Priebe
Owner/Principle Manager, Geneva Capital Management, Ltd.
