Patti Saunders
Board President
Education Committee | Finance Committee | Marketing Committee | Social Committee
With HearthStone: 5 years and 5 months
Patti and her son, Eric, live in Sheboygan Falls. Patti and Eric checked out HearthStone and its events to broaden Eric’s social circles, “Mom, I want to go out and meet new people!” Patti is semi-retired after 34 years of service with Lakeshore College. She has an extensive background in designing and providing career development and educational opportunities and programming for special population students. She represents HearthStone on the Family Caregivers Coalition on their Sheboygan County Steering Committee.
Daphne Peterson
Board Vice President
Advocacy Committee Chair
With HearthStone: 4 years and 3 months
Daphne comes to HearthStone after being a Special Education teacher at the high school and middle school levels for over 25 years. Serving on the Board of Directors for HearthStone provides an opportunity to give back to the community, while fulfilling the desire to spend time with, and enrich the lives of, people with disabilities.
Kris Williams
Board Secretary
Education Committee
With HearthStone: 5 years and 5 months
In addition to HearthStone, Kris volunteers at RCS Empowers, and was a teacher for 34 years. She always looks for ways to help children with disabilities succeed in the classroom, and now with their careers. Kris is the mother of a daughter with a cognitive disability, who is attending RCS and works part-time in the community.
Debbie Chapman
Board Treasurer
Finance Committee Chair | Social Committee
With HearthStone: 1 year and 7 months
Debbie was born and raised on a farm in Cedar Grove, WI and graduated with a music education degree from Hope College in Holland, MI. She has been in the financial industry for over 30 years, the last over 17 years at Johnson Financial Group. Debbie enjoys crocheting, hiking, baking and spending time with her husband and daughter.
Annie Kress
Director
Social Committee Co-Chair | Education Committee
With HearthStone: 1 year and 7 months
Annie was born and raised in Sheboygan County. She is currently a mortgage lender at Johnson Bank and has been in the banking industry for over 17 years. Annie loves getting involved in the community and has a true passion for helping others. She actively volunteers with her church, including the organization and facilitation of annual fundraising, record keeping, and annual reporting. Getting involved in HearthStone has been something she has wanted to do for a while, and felt like now was her time. She believes that her first event was so rewarding, and couldn’t wait to get more involved to share in all the smiles and laughter.
Shannon Roberts
Director
Education Committee
With HearthStone: 2 months
Jill Spielvogel
Director
Social Committee Co-Chair | Nominating Committee
With HearthStone: 11 years and 6 months
Jill, born and raised in Sheboygan, is married with three sons, and has a passion for volunteering and helping others. She currently works as the branch office administrator at Edward Jones in Sheboygan. Jill has spent over 25 years working with seniors and individuals with disabilities through Sheboygan County Health and Human Services and the ADRC. Jill is part of HearthStone because community involvement and helping others makes her happy, and also the smiles, hugs, and thanks received from our participants at social outings are so heartfelt and rewarding in and of itself.
Could be you!
Director
We are currently looking to fill another five director positions on our board! We hold monthly board meetings and various special meetings depending on the committees you are involved in. If you are interested, please email us at nominating@hearthstonewi.org, and our Nominating Committee will get in touch with you for additional information.
Advisory Board
In addition to our Board of Directors, HearthStone also has an Advisory Board made up of individuals who want to see our Mission and Vision realized, and representatives from other organizations that support our Mission and Vision as well.
- Jon Rost - Parent / Advocate / Former President
- Carol Rost - Parent / Advocate
- Frank Sterzen - Parent / Advocate
- Larry Samet - Parent / Advocate / Former Vice President
- Leah Curry - Sister / Advocate / Former President
- Alex Curry - Assistant Treasurer / Former Board Treasurer
- Cindy Sook - Advocate / Former ADRC
- Amy Thelen - Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
- Sam Salm - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
- Jennifer Bscherer - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
- open - RCS Empowers
- Ashley Streck - Twingenuity Graphics / Advocate
- Michele Martin - Homes for Independent Living (HIL)
- Laurie Dawson - Homes for Independent Living (HIL)
- Morgan Christensen - REINS, Inc Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (REINS)
- Mark Ellis - Camp Evergreen
Daphne Peterson
Board Vice President
Advocacy Committee Chair
With HearthStone: 4 years and 3 months
Daphne comes to HearthStone after being a Special Education teacher at the high school and middle school levels for over 25 years. Serving on the Board of Directors for HearthStone provides an opportunity to give back to the community, while fulfilling the desire to spend time with, and enrich the lives of, people with disabilities.
Frank Sterzen
Parent Volunteer
Advocacy Committee
Patti Saunders
Board President
Education Committee | Finance Committee | Marketing Committee | Social Committee
With HearthStone: 5 years and 5 months
Patti and her son, Eric, live in Sheboygan Falls. Patti and Eric checked out HearthStone and its events to broaden Eric’s social circles, “Mom, I want to go out and meet new people!” Patti is semi-retired after 34 years of service with Lakeshore College. She has an extensive background in designing and providing career development and educational opportunities and programming for special population students. She represents HearthStone on the Family Caregivers Coalition on their Sheboygan County Steering Committee.
Kris Williams
Board Secretary
Education Committee
With HearthStone: 5 years and 5 months
In addition to HearthStone, Kris volunteers at RCS Empowers, and was a teacher for 34 years. She always looks for ways to help children with disabilities succeed in the classroom, and now with their careers. Kris is the mother of a daughter with a cognitive disability, who is attending RCS and works part-time in the community.
Annie Kress
Director
Social Committee Co-Chair | Education Committee
With HearthStone: 1 year and 7 months
Annie was born and raised in Sheboygan County. She is currently a mortgage lender at Johnson Bank and has been in the banking industry for over 17 years. Annie loves getting involved in the community and has a true passion for helping others. She actively volunteers with her church, including the organization and facilitation of annual fundraising, record keeping, and annual reporting. Getting involved in HearthStone has been something she has wanted to do for a while, and felt like now was her time. She believes that her first event was so rewarding, and couldn’t wait to get more involved to share in all the smiles and laughter.
Shannon Roberts
Director
Education Committee
With HearthStone: 2 months
Patti Saunders
Board President
Education Committee | Finance Committee | Marketing Committee | Social Committee
With HearthStone: 5 years and 5 months
Patti and her son, Eric, live in Sheboygan Falls. Patti and Eric checked out HearthStone and its events to broaden Eric’s social circles, “Mom, I want to go out and meet new people!” Patti is semi-retired after 34 years of service with Lakeshore College. She has an extensive background in designing and providing career development and educational opportunities and programming for special population students. She represents HearthStone on the Family Caregivers Coalition on their Sheboygan County Steering Committee.
Debbie Chapman
Board Treasurer
Finance Committee Chair | Social Committee
With HearthStone: 1 year and 7 months
Debbie was born and raised on a farm in Cedar Grove, WI and graduated with a music education degree from Hope College in Holland, MI. She has been in the financial industry for over 30 years, the last over 17 years at Johnson Financial Group. Debbie enjoys crocheting, hiking, baking and spending time with her husband and daughter.
Annie Kress
Director
Social Committee Co-Chair | Education Committee
With HearthStone: 1 year and 7 months
Annie was born and raised in Sheboygan County. She is currently a mortgage lender at Johnson Bank and has been in the banking industry for over 17 years. Annie loves getting involved in the community and has a true passion for helping others. She actively volunteers with her church, including the organization and facilitation of annual fundraising, record keeping, and annual reporting. Getting involved in HearthStone has been something she has wanted to do for a while, and felt like now was her time. She believes that her first event was so rewarding, and couldn’t wait to get more involved to share in all the smiles and laughter.
Jill Spielvogel
Director
Social Committee Co-Chair | Nominating Committee
With HearthStone: 11 years and 6 months
Jill, born and raised in Sheboygan, is married with three sons, and has a passion for volunteering and helping others. She currently works as the branch office administrator at Edward Jones in Sheboygan. Jill has spent over 25 years working with seniors and individuals with disabilities through Sheboygan County Health and Human Services and the ADRC. Jill is part of HearthStone because community involvement and helping others makes her happy, and also the smiles, hugs, and thanks received from our participants at social outings are so heartfelt and rewarding in and of itself.
Terri Sterzen
Parent Volunteer
Social Committee
Patti Saunders
Board President
Education Committee | Finance Committee | Marketing Committee | Social Committee
With HearthStone: 5 years and 5 months
Patti and her son, Eric, live in Sheboygan Falls. Patti and Eric checked out HearthStone and its events to broaden Eric’s social circles, “Mom, I want to go out and meet new people!” Patti is semi-retired after 34 years of service with Lakeshore College. She has an extensive background in designing and providing career development and educational opportunities and programming for special population students. She represents HearthStone on the Family Caregivers Coalition on their Sheboygan County Steering Committee.
Alex Curry
Assistant Treasurer (Formerly Board Treasurer)
Finance Committee | Marketing Committee
With HearthStone: 5 years and 4 months
Alex's background with individuals with disabilities comes through his wife and her brothers who have cognitive disabilities. She has shown him how to love people in differing situations and life journeys than himself and shown him a whole new world. Alex has a background in accounting, finance, and IT, which help in his roles on the Finance & Marketing Committees.
Jon Rost
Former President
Nominating Committee | Marketing Committee
With HearthStone: 30 years and 2 months
Jon, together with his wife Carol, are founding members of HearthStone. Jon’s background in marketing communications has provided the skills needed to be a successful advocate for his son, who is challenged with Asperger’s, but also for ALL people with differing abilities. He is passionate about helping people with disabilities live, work and play in the community with dignity and respect. He also serves on the board of directors for RCS Empowers.
Cindy Sook
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
Marketing Committee
Ashley Streck
Twingenuity Graphics / Advocate
Marketing Committee
Jon Rost
Former President
Nominating Committee | Marketing Committee
With HearthStone: 30 years and 2 months
Jon, together with his wife Carol, are founding members of HearthStone. Jon’s background in marketing communications has provided the skills needed to be a successful advocate for his son, who is challenged with Asperger’s, but also for ALL people with differing abilities. He is passionate about helping people with disabilities live, work and play in the community with dignity and respect. He also serves on the board of directors for RCS Empowers.
Jill Spielvogel
Director
Social Committee Co-Chair | Nominating Committee
With HearthStone: 11 years and 6 months
Jill, born and raised in Sheboygan, is married with three sons, and has a passion for volunteering and helping others. She currently works as the branch office administrator at Edward Jones in Sheboygan. Jill has spent over 25 years working with seniors and individuals with disabilities through Sheboygan County Health and Human Services and the ADRC. Jill is part of HearthStone because community involvement and helping others makes her happy, and also the smiles, hugs, and thanks received from our participants at social outings are so heartfelt and rewarding in and of itself.
Patti Saunders
Board President
Education Committee | Finance Committee | Marketing Committee | Social Committee
With HearthStone: 5 years and 5 months
Patti and her son, Eric, live in Sheboygan Falls. Patti and Eric checked out HearthStone and its events to broaden Eric’s social circles, “Mom, I want to go out and meet new people!” Patti is semi-retired after 34 years of service with Lakeshore College. She has an extensive background in designing and providing career development and educational opportunities and programming for special population students. She represents HearthStone on the Family Caregivers Coalition on their Sheboygan County Steering Committee.
Debbie Chapman
Board Treasurer
Finance Committee Chair | Social Committee
With HearthStone: 1 year and 7 months
Debbie was born and raised on a farm in Cedar Grove, WI and graduated with a music education degree from Hope College in Holland, MI. She has been in the financial industry for over 30 years, the last over 17 years at Johnson Financial Group. Debbie enjoys crocheting, hiking, baking and spending time with her husband and daughter.
Alex Curry
Assistant Treasurer (Formerly Board Treasurer)
Finance Committee | Marketing Committee
With HearthStone: 5 years and 4 months
Alex's background with individuals with disabilities comes through his wife and her brothers who have cognitive disabilities. She has shown him how to love people in differing situations and life journeys than himself and shown him a whole new world. Alex has a background in accounting, finance, and IT, which help in his roles on the Finance & Marketing Committees.