BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tim L. Saeger, FIC ~ President
Financial Associate, Thrivent Financial (Sheboygan, Wisconsin)
Board Member Since 2013
In addition to his work for Thrivent Financial as a Financial Associate since 2009, Tim is an active member in a variety of community-based organizations including the Downtown Rotary Group, First United Lutheran Church, Coastal Connections, Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce and Urban Roots Milwaukee. Tim attended University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee with a focus on marketing and economics. Tim relocated to Sheboygan from Oconomowoc and lives in Downtown Sheboygan with his wife Connie. His favorite exhibit in the museum is the ship.

Carrie Green ~ Vice President
Board Member Since 2016
Carrie is dedicated to the area of wellness. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Wisconsin – Madison and a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) at Boston College with a focus in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Carrie currently coordinates and facilitates the “LIVESTRONG at the YMCA” program, a wellness offering that supports cancer survivors, like herself, and their families. She is also a Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT-500) that teaches playful, empowering and challenging sessions at Yoga on the Lake and the Sheboygan YMCA. Carrie is native to Sheboygan and in 2012, Carrie and her husband Charlie returned to Sheboygan after 20 years. She is a life-long athlete enjoying yoga, running and spending time with her husband, two daughters Madeline and Sylvia and son Getahun.

Kim LaPoint, CPA ~ Board Treasurer
Sheboygan County Food Bank ~ Finance & Operations Director
Board Member Since 2019
Kim works as a CPA at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in Sheboygan working on many types of tax and specializes in the Nonprofit tax industry. She grew up in Upper Michigan and attended college at Central Michigan University, majoring in Accounting and received a Bachelor’s Degree in 2008 and an MBA in 2009. After college, Kim lived and worked in Detroit, MI for PricewaterhouseCoopers but moved to Sheboygan, WI in November 2010 to be closer to family. Kim has a passion for helping young children and has volunteered as a Junior Achievement advocate since 2011 teaching multiple grade levels. Kim loves to travel and enjoys the theatre whenever possible. She resides in Sheboygan Falls with her husband Dan, daughter Payton and son Connor.

Anne Blanke- Board Secretary
Principal and Interior Designer at Abacus Architects, LEED Accredited Professional
Board Member Since 2016
Anne has a passion for interior design and has worked at Abacus Architects since January 2004. She became a principal and owner of Abacus Architects in 2017 and is also involved in the company’s marketing efforts. With a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis (2003) and Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design from Mount Mary University (2005), Anne plans interior spaces that seamlessly integrate with the overall goals of a project. As a certified LEED Accredited Professional, she assists clients with energy and environmentally conscious design. Anne is active in the local volleyball community and enjoys both playing and coaching. Anne grew up in Kohler and now lives in Glenbeulah with her husband Chad and their twins Ty and Casey.

Lynda Torke
Vice President, Torke Coffee Roasting Co. (Sheboygan, Wisconsin)
Board Member Since 2010
Lynda has lived in many places for work and education but has returned to Sheboygan where she was born and raised to help run the family coffee business: Torke Coffee Roasting Company. She attended high school in Madison, Wisconsin, graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Lacrosse majoring in Business, resided in San Diego, California working in Banking & Mortgage Lending and moved to Boise, Idaho prior to returning to Wisconsin. Lynda’s favorite exhibit is the Giant Pin Screen.

Christina Wegner
Vice President of Marketing, The Vollrath Company (Sheboygan, Wisconsin)
Board Member Since 2020
Christina has worked in Sheboygan County most of her career, having worked for the PGA, Kohler and currently The Vollrath Company. She has a lot of passion for building strong brands in our community! Christina attended University of Montana for her undergraduate degrees and her Master’s degree at UW-Milwaukee.
Christina's kids, Mackenzie and Lucy, are extremely active in Irish Dancing, Gymnastics, piano and guitar! They both love to slow down to spend time with their Nana at Above & Beyond, they have been visiting since they were very little. Their favorite exhibit is the Flight Site and Sky Crawl!
Stacy Gantner
Director - Finance Operations, Johnsonville (Johnsonville, Wisconsin)
Board Member Since 2020
Stacy, a Certified Management Accountant, moved to Sheboygan Falls with her family a few years ago to work for Johnsonville. Before settling in at Johnsonville, Stacy attended UW-Madison to complete bachelors degrees in Finance and Accounting, and worked for Spectrum Brands, Oscar Mayer, and JohnsonDiversery.
Stacy's kids, Max and Mia, never stop moving! Because of this, they love the plentiful resources of Sheboygan County, including the lake, the parks, the river, and places like Above & Beyond that provide a safe, fun environment for kids to learn while they play. Each time they visit the museum, Max spends at least one hour 'fishing' in the boat on the third floor.
Gary Gartman
Vice President ~ Senior Project Manager, Quasius Construction (Sheboygan, Wisconsin)
Board Member Since 2013
Gary specializes in Pre-construction services for clients of Quasius Construction. Gary’s 30+ years of experience gets the most “bang for the buck” for museum improvements and maintenance. Born & raised in Sheboygan, he continues to reside in Sheboygan with his wife Brenda. Gary & Brenda have three children that have fond memories of the museum growing up: Elizabeth is studying at the University of Illinois, Steven is active duty in the US Army serving his country and Alec is a High School and enjoys playing basketball. Brenda enjoys arts & crafts, and making her own greeting cards. Gary enjoys flying as a private pilot, golfing and family camping adventures. Gary takes pride in seeing the positive progress at Above & Beyond over recent years, and looks forward and is excited to be part of making the museum more fun yet as we look to the future.
Charm Der
Rockline
Ex-Officio Advisor since 2021
Steve Schmitt
Jos. Schmitt Construction
Ex-Officio Advisor since 2021

Herbert C. Humke III
Attorney – Hopp, Neumann, Humke, LLP (Sheboygan, Wisconsin)
Board Member Since 2017
Herb is a partner and trial lawyer with the law firm of Hopp, Neumann, Humke, LLP. He is a native of Sheboygan and has been an active member of the community serving on various boards including the Board of Managers, Sheboygan County YMCA, Friends of the Sheboygan Senior Center, and President of the Board of Directors, Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Herb lives in Sheboygan with his wife, Erika, and their four wonderful children.

Jamie Longmiller
Chief Financial Officer, Alaark Tooling & Automation, Inc. (Sheboygan, Wisconsin)
Board Member Since 2014
Jamie is an accountant with Alaark Tooling & Automation, Inc. of Sheboygan. She graduated from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with degrees in Marketing and Accounting and received her MBA from Lakeland College. She handles all accounting functions at Alaark, as well as in their three divisions: Jenkins Systems & Service, Stainless Steel Solutions, and US Concepts. Jamie lives in Sheboygan with her husband Chase and two children Liam and Reece. She enjoys running, biking, water skiing, traveling and spending time with her family at their cabin “Up North”. Jamie’s favorite exhibit is the Fire Engine Company #1, an exhibit her husband helped create on behalf of the Sheboygan Firefighters‘ Charities IAFF Local 483.

Richard Sachse
General Manager/Owner of Miesfelds, President/Owner of Nutrients, Inc. & Vice President of Landmark Consultants
Board Member Since 2016
Richard has a varied business background serving as General Manager/Owner of Miesfelds (Retailer/Processor of Meats), President/Owner of Nutrients, Inc. (Producer of Nutrients for Vinegar production), Vice President of Landmark Consultants (consulting firm). He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Sales and Marketing. Richard is originally from Sheboygan and now resides in The Town of Middleton, Wisconsin, with his wife and four kids.

Michael Tietjen
Director of Accounts and Partner, Dynamic
Board member since 2018
As the Director of Accounts and partner at Dynamic, Michael is responsible for supporting the overall planning, leadership and direction of client relationships. With more than 10 years of experience managing various boards, clients and projects in the Milwaukee area, Michael brings marketing and communications expertise. Michael is a native to Sheboygan and an active member of the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce and Sheboygan County Book Festival. He resides in Shorewood with his wife Stacey, son Oliver and daughter River.

Todd Wagner
Manager & Senior Instructor, Blackwolf Run & Whistling Straits Kohler Golf Academy
Board Member Since 2010
Todd Wagner manages the daily operations of the Academy, serving as senior instructor, training all other Kohler Golf Academy instructors, ensuring the quality of instruction and growing Kohler Golf Academy through lesson programs and golf schools. Todd began his career at Kohler as a golf professional in April 1996 and was active in the development of the Kohler Golf Academy. In 2008, Todd became the manager with his primary focus on the promotion, selling and management of Kohler Golf Academy’s daily operations. Golf Digest listed Todd as one of the Top 10 Instructors in Wisconsin for 2009-2010, 2011-2012, and 2017-2018.