Paula’s non-profit work spans 30 years. YMCA roles focused on operations, marketing and philanthropy led her to Oconomowoc in 2001. She joined efforts to build the YMCA and became development VP until 2014. Paula is Vice President, Philanthropy for ProHealth Care. Her community involvement includes Rotary leadership, Women of Distinction awards judge, in addition to serving on various advisory teams. She received the Women in Business Leadership award in 2013. Paula feels privileged to help steward gifts from generous OAF donors to meet critical needs and enrich life for people of all ages. Paula and husband, Sean, have enjoyed raising two children in Oconomowoc’s beautiful setting.

Bob has lived most of his life in Wisconsin; he and his incredible wife Julie, who passed away in 2010, along with their two young children and Golden Retriever moved to Oconomowoc in the late 90s. Their son, daughter-in-law, and five grandchildren still live in the community. Bob spent 25 years working in the computer and software industries, starting in sales and working up to senior management, and ultimately ownership. After selling the business, he spent the next 20 years with Baird as Vice President and Financial Advisor. Bob’s love for his community has inspired his active involvement in serving on boards of the YMCA, OHS Booster Club, Ausblick Ski Team, La Belle Yacht Club and Sailing School, Wisconsin Junior Racing, and the OAF.

Born and raised in Oconomowoc, Amy has lived around the country, but came back with her husband to raise their family in one of the best cities in the nation! Amy finds great joy in serving this incredible community through some of the most wonderful non-profits, including Zachariah’s Acres, committee chair for the Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts, and through the great honor of serving with the OAF. Amy is a best-selling author, illustrator, commercial artist, and business owner. She grew up drawing and writing poetry in a tree overlooking the lake and now her work can be spotted in Target, Walmart, Costco, Anthropologie, Better Homes & Gardens, as well as in homes around the globe. She has collaborated with countless clients, including Grammy Award-Winning artists, Skechers Shoes, Pampers Diapers, and has served as a judge for the Miss America Foundation. Amy and her family live in Oconomowoc, where they enjoy playing tennis together, paddle boarding, traveling, serving in their children’s school and church community.

Susan and her husband Tim have been blessed to live in the Lake Country area for 35 years, where they raised to their two children. They have been actively involved in their growing community, from successful school referendums, to serving on the Oconomowoc School Board for 12 years. Susan’s commitment to Oconomowoc has always been a very large part of who she is. Owning her business for 35 years afforded Susan the opportunity to have time to serve on many boards, locally and nationally. The OAF Board gives her a great sense of pride knowing that the foundation has been able to help so many organizations that help families in need. And now, after 35 years, Susan is enjoying retirement.

Katie is communications director for UW-Madison’s Global Health Institute. Katie has been in public relations and marketing for over 25 years and worked with some of Southeastern Wisconsin’s and Northern California’s most sought after tourism attractions such as the Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, Milwaukee Chamber Theater, and the Sonoma County Museum. She is also past president of the Jefferson County Area Tourism Council. Her agency work also afforded her the opportunity to work with an array of clients including BMO Harris, Ascension, Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Gitano Jeanswear’s sponsorship of Shania Twain’s Tour, and many more. She is also an author, having penned the children’s book, Balthazar the Pink, with her two sons. She is big on partnerships and brainstorming and loves working with the OAF to continue their legacy as a thoughtful leadership and giving community organization.

Kevin was raised in Oconomowoc since the age of three and moved out of state after college. He and his wife, Laura, raised two kids in Georgia and Massachusetts before returning to Oconomowoc, the town they took for granted, in 2016. Kevin started a media company called 3barn shortly upon his return home. He belongs to several local organizations that all have the common belief of doing good – the OAF being the epitome of that!

Pat is a life-long resident of Oconomowoc. He and his wife Mary Sue have two grown children and three grandchildren. He is founder and president of Pat’s Heating & Air Conditioning, which is celebrating its 33rd anniversary this year. Pat has long been involved in the community and has served on the Vision Committee, as well as past President of Board of Directors for the YMCA at Pabst Farms in Oconomowoc, and on the Board of Directors for the Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital Foundation. He has also been instrumental in the development of real estate projects in the area including Summit Center Marketplace, Woodside Farms Subdivision, and the Stanton Place Apartments. In his spare time Pat enjoys archery hunting and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Todd has worked in the beautiful Oconomowoc area community for most of his banking career, which spans nearly 38 years. He and his wife Leah have two children (Bryn and Drew) who are very art/music oriented individuals. Todd values the opportunity to give back whenever called upon, and embraces what the OAF focuses on for priorities within the Oconomowoc area, including arts, cultural programs, youth/teens, economic development and more.

Cal and his wife Suzy have been part of the Oconomowoc community since 1991. Cal is retired from Northwestern Mutual, where he was a senior executive. His roles included leading all product operations, leading the broker dealer, and information technology. In addition to his role on the OAF, Cal is an active volunteer for Catholic Memorial High School, St. Jerome Parish, Rogers Behavioral Health System, the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs, and several lake and snowmobile organizations in Forest County, where he spends time with Suzy at their lake home.

Robert is an attorney practicing in Oconomowoc with Snyder & Ek law firm. His practice focuses on estate planning and services for closely held businesses. Robert graduated from Marquette University in 1985 with a B.S. in Business Administration with an Accounting degree, and Marquette University Law School in 1988. He is Chairman of the Board at Bank Five Nine and serves as council or as a board or committee member for multiple non-profits in the greater Oconomowoc area.

Andrea, her husband Greg and two sons have lived and sailed on Lac La Belle off and on for over 20 years. Inspired by her neighbors’ commitment to this community, and now retired, Andrea felt ready to join the cause. She brings significant experience in finance, education, and working with nonprofit organizations to fulfilling OAF’s mission and creating lasting progress.

Nate is a lifelong resident of Oconomowoc. He and his wife Kristie, have two teenagers Maximus and Augustus (he actually won the naming rights in a pinball game in Key West, FL). Nate is an Executive at Bank Five Nine. He has spent his entire 30 year career at the bank, starting as a teller. Nate is passionate about community banking, economic development, and philanthropy – be it time, treasure, or talent. Nate was heavily involved in the reformation of downtown Oconomowoc, especially acting as the OAF liaison to complete the Boardwalk. A former OAF Chairman, Nate is excited to rejoin the Board. Nate has served on multiple non-profit boards including two time Past President of the YMCA, Rogers Foundation, founder of Waukesha Center for Growth, expansion vision committee for OHS and St. Paul’s Church. At one point he was a member of six boards leading four of them as President. Nate loves giving back to the Oconomowoc Community and as result was named Citizen of the Year in 2019.