Meet our Sophia associates:
Our associates are truly scholars of servant leadership and have dedicated themselves to serving others through Sophia’s mission and a vision of caring communities.
While most organizations are structured so that there are only a few leaders, we recognize that everyone is a leader and work together to co-create our future.
We are thrilled to have a team of associates, board members, partners and volunteers who co-lead efforts to fulfill the mission and vision of Sophia.
Our associates are truly scholars of servant leadership and have dedicated themselves to serving others through Sophia’s mission and a vision of caring communities.
Executive Director
“What I love about servant leadership is that it brings out the best in people, organizations and communities.”
Operations Coordinator
“Being a servant leader empowers you to impact others, and in doing so, see the impact in your own life.”
Paula Thalacker | retired Bank First
President
Garry Moise | Marian University
Past-President
Jeff Stueber | Moraine Park Technical College
Vice-President
Karen Wilhelms | Silica For Your Home
Treasurer
Jenny Knuth | Branch & Bloom
Secretary
Eric Halbach | Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Department
Board Member
Kristin Steede | Verve, a Credit Union
Board Member
Sara Wild | C.D. Smith Construction
Board Member
Kim Schmitz | Bank First
Board Member
Stacy Shedivy | Elevate HR Solutions
Board Member
Kristin Blada | The Vollrath Company
Board Member