Staff Directory
Management Team
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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
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
Toby Keller
Facilities Director
262.248.6211 x20
Graduate of Badger High School | As a child grew up in a family restaurant | Spent youth traveling the USA | 25+ years of construction and remodeling experience | Self-employed for 20 years | Back road explorer and loves animals
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
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