BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Tim L. Saeger, FIC ~ President

Financial Associate, Thrivent Financial (Sheboygan, Wisconsin)

Board Member Since 2013

In addition to his work for Thrivent Financial as a Financial Associate since 2009, Tim is an active member in a variety of community-based organizations including the Downtown Rotary Group, First United Lutheran Church, Coastal Connections, Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce and Urban Roots Milwaukee. Tim attended University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee with a focus on marketing and economics. Tim relocated to Sheboygan from Oconomowoc and lives in Downtown Sheboygan with his wife Connie. His favorite exhibit in the museum is the ship.

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Carrie Green ~ Vice President

Board Member Since 2016

Carrie is dedicated to the area of wellness. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Wisconsin – Madison and a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) at Boston College with a focus in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Carrie currently coordinates and facilitates the “LIVESTRONG at the YMCA” program, a wellness offering that supports cancer survivors, like herself, and their families. She is also a Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT-500) that teaches playful, empowering and challenging sessions at Yoga on the Lake and the Sheboygan YMCA. Carrie is native to Sheboygan and in 2012, Carrie and her husband Charlie returned to Sheboygan after 20 years. She is a life-long athlete enjoying yoga, running and spending time with her husband, two daughters Madeline and Sylvia and son Getahun.

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Kim LaPoint, CPA ~ Board Treasurer

Sheboygan County Food Bank ~ Finance & Operations Director

Board Member Since 2019

Kim works as a CPA at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in Sheboygan working on many types of tax and specializes in the Nonprofit tax industry.  She grew up in Upper Michigan and attended college at Central Michigan University, majoring in Accounting and received a Bachelor’s Degree in 2008 and an MBA in 2009.  After college, Kim lived and worked in Detroit, MI for PricewaterhouseCoopers but moved to Sheboygan, WI in November 2010 to be closer to family. Kim has a passion for helping young children and has volunteered as a Junior Achievement advocate since 2011 teaching multiple grade levels.  Kim loves to travel and enjoys the theatre whenever possible. She resides in Sheboygan Falls with her husband Dan, daughter Payton and son Connor. 

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Anne Blanke- Board Secretary

Principal and Interior Designer at Abacus Architects, LEED Accredited Professional

Board Member Since 2016

Anne has a passion for interior design and has worked at Abacus Architects since January 2004. She became a principal and owner of Abacus Architects in 2017 and is also involved in the company’s marketing efforts. With a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis (2003) and Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design from Mount Mary University (2005), Anne plans interior spaces that seamlessly integrate with the overall goals of a project. As a certified LEED Accredited Professional, she assists clients with energy and environmentally conscious design. Anne is active in the local volleyball community and enjoys both playing and coaching. Anne grew up in Kohler and now lives in Glenbeulah with her husband Chad and their twins Ty and Casey.

Stacy Gantner

Director - Finance Operations, Johnsonville (Johnsonville, Wisconsin)

Board Member Since 2020

Stacy, a Certified Management Accountant, moved to Sheboygan Falls with her family a few years ago to work for Johnsonville. Before settling in at Johnsonville, Stacy attended UW-Madison to complete bachelors degrees in Finance and Accounting, and worked for Spectrum Brands, Oscar Mayer, and JohnsonDiversery.

Stacy's kids, Max and Mia, never stop moving! Because of this, they love the plentiful resources of Sheboygan County, including the lake, the parks, the river, and places like Above & Beyond that provide a safe, fun environment for kids to learn while they play. Each time they visit the museum, Max spends at least one hour 'fishing' in the boat on the third floor.

Gary Gartman

Vice President Senior Project Manager, Quasius Construction (Sheboygan, Wisconsin)

Board Member Since 2013

Gary specializes in Pre-construction services for clients of Quasius Construction. Gary’s 30+ years of experience gets the most “bang for the buck” for museum improvements and maintenance. Born & raised in Sheboygan, he continues to reside in Sheboygan with his wife Brenda. Gary & Brenda have three children that have fond memories of the museum growing up: Elizabeth is studying at the University of Illinois, Steven is active duty in the US Army serving his country and Alec is a High School and enjoys playing basketball. Brenda enjoys arts & crafts, and making her own greeting cards. Gary enjoys flying as a private pilot, golfing and family camping adventures. Gary takes pride in seeing the positive progress at Above & Beyond over recent years, and looks forward and is excited to be part of making the museum more fun yet as we look to the future.

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Ex-Officio Advisor since 2021

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Herbert C. Humke III

Attorney – Hopp, Neumann, Humke, LLP (Sheboygan, Wisconsin)

Board Member Since 2017

Herb is a partner and trial lawyer with the law firm of Hopp, Neumann, Humke, LLP.  He is a native of Sheboygan and has been an active member of the community serving on various boards including the Board of Managers, Sheboygan County YMCA, Friends of the Sheboygan Senior Center, and President of the Board of Directors, Big Brothers and Big Sisters.  Herb lives in Sheboygan with his wife, Erika, and their four wonderful children.

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Jamie Longmiller

Chief Financial Officer, Alaark Tooling & Automation, Inc. (Sheboygan, Wisconsin)

Board Member Since 2014

Jamie is an accountant with Alaark Tooling & Automation, Inc. of Sheboygan. She graduated from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with degrees in Marketing and Accounting and received her MBA from Lakeland College. She handles all accounting functions at Alaark, as well as in their three divisions: Jenkins Systems & Service, Stainless Steel Solutions, and US Concepts. Jamie lives in Sheboygan with her husband Chase and two children Liam and Reece. She enjoys running, biking, water skiing, traveling and spending time with her family at their cabin “Up North”. Jamie’s favorite exhibit is the Fire Engine Company #1, an exhibit her husband helped create on behalf of the Sheboygan Firefighters‘ Charities IAFF Local 483.

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Michael Tietjen

Director of Accounts and Partner, Dynamic

Board member since 2018

As the Director of Accounts and partner at Dynamic, Michael is responsible for supporting the overall planning, leadership and direction of client relationships. With more than 10 years of experience managing various boards, clients and projects in the Milwaukee area, Michael brings marketing and communications expertise. Michael is a native to Sheboygan and an active member of the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce and Sheboygan County Book Festival. He resides in Shorewood with his wife Stacey, son Oliver and daughter River.

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Todd Wagner

Manager & Senior Instructor, Blackwolf Run & Whistling Straits Kohler Golf Academy

Board Member Since 2010

Todd Wagner manages the daily operations of the Academy, serving as senior instructor, training all other Kohler Golf Academy instructors, ensuring the quality of instruction and growing Kohler Golf Academy through lesson programs and golf schools. Todd began his career at Kohler as a golf professional in April 1996 and was active in the development of the Kohler Golf Academy. In 2008, Todd became the manager with his primary focus on the promotion, selling and management of Kohler Golf Academy’s daily operations. Golf Digest listed Todd as one of the Top 10 Instructors in Wisconsin for 2009-2010, 2011-2012, and 2017-2018.