Jensen Bartels
President
Jensen lives in Sheboygan with her bloodhound, Cooper. Together they like exploring new places and making new friends. She recently graduated from Lakeland University with a bachelors in business administration with an emphasis in nonprofit management. Her passion for helping others is what initially drew her to SCIO. She is excited to bring fresh ideas, thoughtful problem solving, and her understanding of nonprofit management to the team.
Jennifer Krugel
Treasurer
Jennifer lives in Sheboygan with her husband, three kids (one in college), and two golden retrievers. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources & Finance from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and has over 20 years of experience in HR roles. She is currently the Corporate Benefits & Payroll Manager at Rockline.
Jennifer is passionate about community service. She serves as the United Way Committee Chair at Rockline and is a member of the Sheboygan County United Way Engagement Committee. She has been previously involved as a Girl Scout Troop Leader, Junior Achievement instructor, a Lunch Buddy and Big Sister with the Big Brother/Big Sisters Program. Jennifer enjoys giving back and participates in various community volunteer events. She is excited to share her time and talents with the SCIO board and contribute to its mission and initiatives! She believes helping children and families thrive is crucial for fostering a more prosperous community for future generations.
In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys watching her children at soccer and swim meets. She loves spending time with family and friends, exercising, travel, music, and visits to the dog park.
Zach Kaiser
Member at Large
Zach lives in Kohler with their spouse, Emily, and their four children. They are an active member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish, and their three oldest children attend Trinity Lutheran School, while the youngest is are Here We Grow Here We Grow Child Care Center in Sheboygan. Zach enjoys running, golfing and chasing the kids.
Professionally, Zach serves as a Strategic Risk Advisor with McClone Insurance. Passionate about helping the community, Zach strives to make a positive difference in the lives of others and is excited to continue supporting the community as an SCIO board member.
Anne Lapinski
Member at Large
She currently serves as Director of Development – Major Gifts at Lakeland University, where she works to build meaningful relationships and support students through philanthropy. Prior to Lakeland, Anne spent several years at The Christopher Farm & Gardens, where she led events and community initiatives, including the first Gather in the Gardens, in support of Sheboygan County Interfaith Organization.
Anne is passionate about creating opportunities for connection and impact and is grateful for the chance to support SCIO’s mission as a board member.
Britanni Meinnert
Member at Large
Britanni Meinnert and her husband have lived in Sheboygan for over 20 years. They are raising their daughters on the south side of Sheboygan and have been actively involved with the First Congregational Church of Sheboygan for about 20 years. Britanni teaches at Lakeland University, and is entering her 10th year. Prior to teaching, she worked in the hospitality business as an operations manager, and now teaches hospitality management. Britanni found herself drawn to SCIO because she wanted to be part of supporting their very important mission for women and children.
Mary Spurney
Member at Large
Mary lives in Kohler with her husband and two children. She has worked as an in-house legal counsel for Sargento Cheese since 2016. Mary has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law. Working for Sargento, a company with incredibly philanthropic ideals, has inspired Mary to give back to the community. In addition to SCIO, Mary is a member of the United Way Community Action Team and participates in various other volunteer activities throughout the year.