Committees

Interested in getting involved in WSAE next year? 
Volunteer by November 30th to be considered for 2027 WSAE Committees!

Committee Interest Form

Association Leadership Academy (ALA) Committee
Creates and updates curriculum and procedures for the Association Leadership Academy with the goal of giving those professionals new to association management the tools they need to succeed, the network to support them, and the confidence to lead.

2026 ALA Committee (Click here to see the Committee Roles & Responsibilities)
Chair: Marissa Lopez, Executive Director, Inc.
Board Liaison: Kyle Geissler, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association

Staff Contact: Jasmine Ford
Executive Director: Jennifer Rzepka

Members:

• Kelly Veit; ACEC Wisconsin
• Jenni Kilpatrick, Association Resource Center, Inc.
• Allison Forsythe, Stringfellow Management Group
• Corinn Cuevas, AMPED Association Management
• Tamara Wagster, Executive Director, Inc

Communications Committee
Focuses on discussing evolving best practices in integrated member communications to drive member benefits awareness and increase engagement in content, services and events. Members also author original content for the eNewsletter.

2026 Communications Committee (Click here to see the Committee Roles & Responsibilities)
Chair: Kyle Geissler, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association
Board Liaison: Hannah Lier, Impact Association Management

Staff Contact: Jasmine Ford
Executive Director: Jennifer Rzepka

Members:

• Jenni Kilpatrick; Association Resource Center, Inc
• Elizabeth Clausen; Executive Director, Inc
• Mike Ruzicka, Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors 
• Michelle Sieg, Executive Director, Inc
• Taylor Martin, Executive Director, Inc

Education Programming Committee
Focuses on providing guidance and recommending content to WSAE members and the association community, while enhancing the knowledge and best practices of individuals involved in association management and leadership. Subgroups oversee the following education activities: Women’s Forum, Live @, and Summit events.

2026 Education Programming Committee & Subcommittees (Click here to see the Committee Roles & Responsibilities)

Industry Partners Committee
Focuses on using experience and professional connections to help grow and develop WSAE sponsors and sponsorship opportunities.

2026 Industry Partners Committee (Click here to see the Committee Roles & Responsibilities)

Co-Chairs/Liaisons:
David Schade, First Business Bank
Marin Medema, Osthoff Resort 

Staff Contact: Jasmine Ford
Executive Director: Jennifer Rzepka

Members:

• Michelle Eggert, ConferenceDirect
• Ann Marie Hess, Visit Brookfield
• Amy Rivera, Hilton Appleton Paper Valley
• Keola Shimooka, Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
• Kathy Raab, Raab Group LLC
• Allison Forsythe, Stringfellow Management Group
• Jim Dobbe, Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield

• Edward McMurray, Association Law Group LLC

Membership Development Committee
Focuses on maintaining and expanding membership and increasing the leadership and engagement of members in activities of WSAE.

2026 Membership Development Committee (Click here to see the Committee Roles & Responsibilities)

Chair: Kim Burns, Wisconsin State Bar

Staff Contact: Jasmine Ford
Executive Director: Jennifer Rzepka

Members:

• Lindsay Bullock, Executive Director, Inc
• Tony Veroeven, Milieu
• Amanda Niebauer, Executive Director, Inc
• Andrew Heidtke, ACEC WI
• Ashley Allgood, Executive Director, Inc

• Kerry O'Brien, Association Acumen

Committee Interest Form

Please remember, this is an active, working role within the association. If you are selected for service, it is expected that you are available and committed to being engaged and present throughout the new year. If you are interested in serving as Chair of a Committee in 2027, click here to see the Chair roles and responsibilities.