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SACF Board members meet monthly to discuss future plans and needs of the Foundation, review policy and finances, discuss grants, and to keep members current on the latest committee information. Members serve on three-year terms and each member serves on at least one committee.
Jerry Wendt (Vice President) Educating young people/ adults in agriculture was his career for 32 years. He taught 8-12th grades, managed the SASD greenhouse/animal facilities, students hands on programs, FFA Arboretum and Advisor to the FFA, and FFA Alumni. Annually he helped organize many events and activities for the Stoughton community and attend state and national conventions.. Jerry and Sharon have lived in Stoughton since 1992 and have three children Jared, Bryan, and Jessica who have careers in agriculture. Currently semi retired, he loves helping people, running a Fall products business, and volunteer work. Bill Hasz (Treasurer) is a lifelong Stoughton resident. He and his wife Linda have two children, Chelsey and Nicole, and two grandchildren, Drew and Kaydence. Bill's career has been as a sales and marketing professional at Nelson Industries, Cummins Engine, Universal Silencer and Stoughton Trailers. He is currently retired and has served on the St Ann’s parish council, Universal Silencer Foundation, SACF Board and the Skaalen Retirement Services Board. His interest in serving a second session on the SACF Board is to spread the mission of Foundation to the wider Stoughton Community. Jennifer Bormett (Secretary) moved to Stoughton with husband Dave in 2000 and raised their two children here. After a long career in Human Resource Management, she is currently self-employed as a custom seamstress part-time, leaving time to pursue a variety of new volunteer opportunities and seasonal hobbies. She is very active in community betterment and has served Stoughton in many ways. Some examples include: being active in her local church; serving as a 4H parent leader: helping during Syttende Mai as a volunteer. Another big area of involvement is Stoughton's girls' and boys' swimming program, leading the club swimming committee for many years. Bev Fergus has lived in Stougton for almost 30 years and raised three children here. She served on the Board of Education and has been involved in many volunteer activities, along with the scholarship process for the district. Other activities include: conducting yoga, pilates and core conditioning classes for sports teams, as well as assisting with the United Methodist Food Pantry and their "It's Your Day" birthday basket program for families in need. She serves on the board of non-profit Stoughton Yoga and co-directs the Syttende Mai Lil Run. Bev was a biochemist and has now pursued work as a holistic nutritionist, helping people make small changes in lifestyle in order to have huge impacts on their health. She is committed to helping improve the community she loves.
Lisa Clark and her husband Matt settled in Stoughton in 1996. They found a welcoming community that offered a library, bakery, nearby hospital, great schools and parks. In other words, the perfect place to raise their five children. Lisa worked for 10 years as marketing director for MERI, a medical waste disposal company, and before that, for 15 years as AVP of media relations for US Bank, where she planned their family friendly New Year's Eve celebration. Kate Schieldt is a seasoned professional and holds a Master of Business Administration. Her career included over twenty-five years at Stoughton Trailers, where she made significant contributions to operations and management. During her tenure, Kate navigated through various roles, gaining expertise in business strategy and human resources. Beyond her corporate career, she ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing her own HR consulting business, which thrived under her leadership. Kate's entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence also led her to serve on numerous boards and community committees, where she shared her insights and helped shape programs. Outside of her professional achievements, Kate finds fulfillment in her family life. She is married and has three daughters. Currently retired, Kate continues to stay engaged in her community and remains an advocate for professional development and strategic leadership in business.
Laura Thorpe has been a member of the Stoughton community since 1996, coming here to work as a Yahara Elementary classroom teacher. She immediately, I fell in love with the community and all it has to offer, raising her two kids and working for 18 years in the school district. At Yahara and later Sandhill Elementary, she was a team leader, mentor for new teachers, coordinator of clubs for kids, leader of student council, coordinator of school store, founder of TERRA recycling club, and facilitator of kid’s club. She also served as a building representative for multiple district committees throughout her career, and her dedication and love for teaching children was noticed by many as she won the prestigious Kohl Teacher of the Year Award. Since 1996 she has volunteered for the annual Lil’ Syttende Mai run in Stoughton and in 2018 she accepted the position as the coordinator of this family event.
Ron Jake was born and raised in Kenosha WI and settled in Stoughton in 2001. He has two grown daughters who graduated from SHS. They have professional careers in NYC and Dallas. Ron has worked at Stoughton Trailers for 9 years serving as Marketing Director. He enjoys volunteering at community events and has served 6 years on the board of the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce and 3 years on the council at First Lutheran Church. Ron can often be found mountain bike riding and XC skiing.
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SACF Board members meet monthly to discuss future plans and needs of the Foundation, review policy and finances, discuss grants, and to keep members current on the latest committee information. Members serve on three-year terms and each member serves on at least one committee.
Jerry Wendt (Vice President) Educating young people/ adults in agriculture was his career for 32 years. He taught 8-12th grades, managed the SASD greenhouse/animal facilities, students hands on programs, FFA Arboretum and Advisor to the FFA, and FFA Alumni. Annually he helped organize many events and activities for the Stoughton community and attend state and national conventions.. Jerry and Sharon have lived in Stoughton since 1992 and have three children Jared, Bryan, and Jessica who have careers in agriculture. Currently semi retired, he loves helping people, running a Fall products business, and volunteer work. Bill Hasz (Treasurer) is a lifelong Stoughton resident. He and his wife Linda have two children, Chelsey and Nicole, and two grandchildren, Drew and Kaydence. Bill's career has been as a sales and marketing professional at Nelson Industries, Cummins Engine, Universal Silencer and Stoughton Trailers. He is currently retired and has served on the St Ann’s parish council, Universal Silencer Foundation, SACF Board and the Skaalen Retirement Services Board. His interest in serving a second session on the SACF Board is to spread the mission of Foundation to the wider Stoughton Community. Jennifer Bormett (Secretary) moved to Stoughton with husband Dave in 2000 and raised their two children here. After a long career in Human Resource Management, she is currently self-employed as a custom seamstress part-time, leaving time to pursue a variety of new volunteer opportunities and seasonal hobbies. She is very active in community betterment and has served Stoughton in many ways. Some examples include: being active in her local church; serving as a 4H parent leader: helping during Syttende Mai as a volunteer. Another big area of involvement is Stoughton's girls' and boys' swimming program, leading the club swimming committee for many years. Bev Fergus has lived in Stougton for almost 30 years and raised three children here. She served on the Board of Education and has been involved in many volunteer activities, along with the scholarship process for the district. Other activities include: conducting yoga, pilates and core conditioning classes for sports teams, as well as assisting with the United Methodist Food Pantry and their "It's Your Day" birthday basket program for families in need. She serves on the board of non-profit Stoughton Yoga and co-directs the Syttende Mai Lil Run. Bev was a biochemist and has now pursued work as a holistic nutritionist, helping people make small changes in lifestyle in order to have huge impacts on their health. She is committed to helping improve the community she loves.
Lisa Clark and her husband Matt settled in Stoughton in 1996. They found a welcoming community that offered a library, bakery, nearby hospital, great schools and parks. In other words, the perfect place to raise their five children. Lisa worked for 10 years as marketing director for MERI, a medical waste disposal company, and before that, for 15 years as AVP of media relations for US Bank, where she planned their family friendly New Year's Eve celebration. Kate Schieldt is a seasoned professional and holds a Master of Business Administration. Her career included over twenty-five years at Stoughton Trailers, where she made significant contributions to operations and management. During her tenure, Kate navigated through various roles, gaining expertise in business strategy and human resources. Beyond her corporate career, she ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing her own HR consulting business, which thrived under her leadership. Kate's entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence also led her to serve on numerous boards and community committees, where she shared her insights and helped shape programs. Outside of her professional achievements, Kate finds fulfillment in her family life. She is married and has three daughters. Currently retired, Kate continues to stay engaged in her community and remains an advocate for professional development and strategic leadership in business.
Laura Thorpe has been a member of the Stoughton community since 1996, coming here to work as a Yahara Elementary classroom teacher. She immediately, I fell in love with the community and all it has to offer, raising her two kids and working for 18 years in the school district. At Yahara and later Sandhill Elementary, she was a team leader, mentor for new teachers, coordinator of clubs for kids, leader of student council, coordinator of school store, founder of TERRA recycling club, and facilitator of kid’s club. She also served as a building representative for multiple district committees throughout her career, and her dedication and love for teaching children was noticed by many as she won the prestigious Kohl Teacher of the Year Award. Since 1996 she has volunteered for the annual Lil’ Syttende Mai run in Stoughton and in 2018 she accepted the position as the coordinator of this family event.
Ron Jake was born and raised in Kenosha WI and settled in Stoughton in 2001. He has two grown daughters who graduated from SHS. They have professional careers in NYC and Dallas. Ron has worked at Stoughton Trailers for 9 years serving as Marketing Director. He enjoys volunteering at community events and has served 6 years on the board of the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce and 3 years on the council at First Lutheran Church. Ron can often be found mountain bike riding and XC skiing.
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