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Have you ever wondered who you were talking to when you called the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired? Below you'll find a description of each WCB staff member.
Karen V. Majkrzak: As Executive Director, Karen is responsible for the overall operation of the organization and reports directly to the nineteen-person Council. Karen has managed non-profits for many years and comes to us after having successfully developed ElderCare programs with in-home services provided by hundreds of volunteers. In her spare time, Karen enjoys reading, cycling, music, theater, and concerts. (Her name is pronounced "may-zak.")
Gary R. Goyke: Gary joined the Council in 1984 as a Legislative Lobbyist. Since 2000, he has spearheaded our advertising and public relations efforts as Director of Public Relations and Marketing. Gary is also responsible for the special events the Council holds around the state, and arranges speaking engagements for various organizations. He is a member of the National Public Relations Society, the Wisconsin Communicators Council and the Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists.
Marshall Flax: Marshall came to the Council in January of 1992 and is the Director of the Vision Rehabilitation Service. He is a Certified Low Vision Therapist and a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist. Marshall provides low vision services and orientation and mobility services to people who have lost or are losing their sight. ). He enjoys wilderness canoe trips in the Boundary Waters/Quetico, mountain biking and cross-country skiing.
Betsy Gruba: Betsy joined the staff in May of 2002 as Director of Technology. She is responsible for the Council's website and data management systems, as well as supporting the staff's computing needs. She also assists people who are blind or visually impaired learn computer skills. Betsy uses "Venus" a 48 pound 20 inch tall black lab guide dog from Guide Dogs for the Blind. Betsy says of the use of a service animal "I don't know why I waited so long" A "techno-geek," Betsy' enjoys knitting and baseball.
Deda Oatsvall: Deda joined the staff in December of 1997 as Finance and Benefits Coordinator. Her job duties include payroll, daily cash sales, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, assisting with annual reports, audits and general financial responsibility. In her spare time, Deda likes to go to the movies and playing cards.
Kathi Koegle: Kathi joined the staff in May 2007 as Outreach & Development Manager. Kathi brings more than 20 years nonprofit experience in writing, editing, relationship building, communication and marketing. She's a former French teacher who "loves all things French." In her free time, Kathi loves to bake, garden, read, volunteer and search for treasures at antique flea markets.
Brent Perzentka: Brent has been a member of staff since 2003 and works in the Sharper Vision Store. Having grown up in Madison with two visually impaired parents, Brent brings first-hand experience to the job. An all-around athletic guy, he enjoys basketball and baseball and plays in leagues in the Madison area.
Melanie McIntosh: Melanie began working at WCB&VI as part-time Grant Coordinator in September, 2007. She came to Madison from Port Huron and Ann Arbor , Michigan and received her masters degree in social work at UW-Madison.. In addition to her work with WCB&VI, Melanie studies art and is a docent at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. Melanie enjoys hiking, cooking for her son and f riends.
Heather Buggs : Heather joined the staff in August of 2007. Heather answers the phone, takes orders, and assists in the Sharper Vision Store. Heather grew up in Madison surrounded by many blind and visually impaired people; she brings knowledge and experience to the job. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time outside
Connie Pagel : Connie Pagel grew up in a small town in central Wisconsin and moved to Madison about six years ago. She has a keen interest in addressing all kinds of diversities, making her especially well-suited for her position as a Program Assistant here at the WCB&VI and the Sharper Vision Store.In her free time, Connie enjoys playing and listening to music, visiting antique shops, and going to museums.
Ray Cubberly : Ray came to the Council in February of 2007 as a Program Assistant. His duties include various database maintenance activities such as entering and acknowledging donations, keeping the newsletter mailing list current, recording and reporting monthly volunteer hours, and various spreadsheet projects. In his spare time Ray enjoys movies, music, nature trails, and day trips.
Judith Rasmussen: She has studied French, Spanish and Arabic. She's a massage therapist, and she loves to get her hands dirty. Judith Rasmussen joined the Council staff in August of 2008. She's no stranger to our organization, as she has purchased items from the Sharper Vision Store, had a booth at a few of the macular degeneration symposia, and received orientation and mobility training over the years from Marshall Flax. Hers is the voice you'll often hear if you call the Council office. An avid flower enthusiast, she has eight orchid plants. Pottery is another pastime she has enjoyed.
Jean Kalscheur: Jean Kalscheur, enjoys her work as a Vision Rehabilitation Teacher at the Council. She has been an occupational therapist for many years, and that knowledge base and skill set are serving her well. She was born and raised in southern Wisconsin and earned her undergraduate degree from UW-Madison and her graduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis, MO. She enjoys reading and beading.
Fredric Gluck : Fred joined the council in 2008 as a Computer and Network Support guru. Originally from California, Fred came to Madison via Massachusetts and Vermont. He brings 20+ years of technical experience, marketing experience and on-line retail experience to the Council. Besides having a fondness for teaching, and having finally embraced his "computer geekness", Fred is a avid bicycle rider and tries to "be green" by leaving the car at home most days. Fredric's job at the Council is to make sure the network, web-site, e-mail and computers perform flawlessly and to help the Council make sense of all its data.
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