Interested in getting involved in WSAE? The 2025 Call for Committee Volunteers is OPEN!
Association Leadership Academy (ALA) Committee
Creates and updates curriculum and procedures for the Association Leadership Academy with the goal of giving those professionals new to association management the tools they need to succeed, the network to support them, and the confidence to lead.
See the task force roles and responsibilities here.
2024 ALA Committee
Chair: Kyle Geissler, CAE
Board Liaison: Jennie Socha, CAE
Members:
- Marissa Lopez; Executive Director Inc.
- Rosanne Stelpflug; Executive Director Inc.
- Susan Thomson; ActionCOACH
- Angela Kilbert; Executive Director Inc.
- Patrick Laws; Wisconsin Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
- Heather Vitale Bohn; Executive Director Inc.
- Ashtin Neuschaefer; Executive Director Inc.
- Madeleine Hanan; Executive Director Inc.
- Kelly Veit; ACEC Wisconsin
- Maggie Gruennert; Badger Bay Management Company
Communications Committee
Focuses on discussing evolving best practices in integrated member communications to drive member benefits awareness and increase engagement in content, services and events. Members also author original content for the eNewsletter.
See the task force roles and responsibilities here.
2024 Communications Committee
Chair: Mike Schmidt; Association of Equipment Manufacturers
Board Liaison: Sara Truesdale Mooney, CAE
Members:
- Cassie Krause; WI Bankers Assn
- Jenni Kilpatrick; Association Resource Center
- Elizabeth Clausen; Executive Director Inc.
- Dana Murn; AMPED Association Management
Education Programming Committee
Focuses on providing guidance and recommending content to WSAE members and the association community, while enhancing the knowledge and best practices of individuals involved in association management and leadership. Subgroups oversee the following education activities: Women’s Forum, Live @ and Summit events.
See the task force roles and responsibilities here.
2024 Education Programming Committee & Subcommittees
Board Liaison: Bill Elliott, CAE
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Live@ Fox Cities |
Annual Summit |
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Chair: Caley Mutrie; Association Acumen
Board Liaison: Marissa Lopez
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Chair: Kristin McGuire; Executive Director, Inc.
Board Liaison: Kim DiMaggio
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Chair: Marissa Lopez; Executive Director, Inc.
Board Liaison: Jodi Fisher, CAE
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Members:
- Kristen McGuire; Executive Director, Inc.
- Helen Horner; Association of Equipment Manufacturers
- Patty Neuswanger; National Funeral
Directors Assn
- Ann Marie Hess; Visit Brookfield
- Shauna Barnes; Executive Director, Inc.
- Maggie Gruennert; Badger Bay
Management Company
- Sara Villarreal; Executive Director, Inc.
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Members:
- Marissa Lopez; Executive Director, Inc.
- Heather Vitale Bohn; Executive Director, Inc.
- Ashtin Neuschaefer; Executive Director, Inc.
- Amy Rivera; Hilton Paper Valley
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Members:
- Shauna Barnes; Executive Director, Inc.
- Maggie Gruennert; Badger Bay Management Company
- Helen Horner; Association of Equipment Manufacturers
- Kristen McGuire; Executive Director, Inc.
- Caley Mutrie; Association Acumen
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Industry Partners Committee
Focuses on using experience and professional connections to help grow and develop WSAE sponsors and sponsorship opportunities.
See the task force roles and responsibilities here.
2024 Industry Partners Committee
Co-Chairs:
David Schade
Keola Shimooka
Board Liaison: N/A
Members:
- Marin Medema; Osthoff Resort
- Kelly Gwiazda; Madison Concourse Hotel
- Melinda Waite; Association Acumen
- Angela Wolf; Sheraton Madison
- Beth Ulatowski; Green Bay CVB
Membership Development Committee
Focuses on maintaining and expanding membership and increasing the leadership and engagement of members in activities of WSAE.
See the task force roles and responsibilities here.
2024 Membership Development Committee
Chair: Paul Flemming; Association of Equipment Manufacturers
Board Liaison: Elizabeth Schlicht, CAE
Members:
- Brandon Hamilton; Executive Director Inc.
- Angela Kilbert; Executive Director Inc.
- Marissa Lopez; Executive Director Inc.
- Susan Thomson; ActionCOACH
- Cheryl Lytle Wisconsin; Propane Gas Association
- Patrick Laws; Wisconsin Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
- Lindsay Bullock; Executive Director Inc.
Please remember, this is an active, working role within the association. If you are selected for service, it is expected that you are available, and committed to being engaged and present throughout the new year. If you are interested in serving as Chair to a Committee in 2025, see the Chair roles and responsibilities here.
