About The District Board
The District Board rotates there office around the end of each Circle K year. There are numerous positions to be filled, each with their key role in helping WUM Circle K help serve those across our region and around the world. Any Circle K member in good standing is eligible for one of these positions. Some of these seats remain vacant, consider applying through the "Contact Us" page!
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Executive Positions
These are the elected positions, with elections held at DCON each year. These positions include Governor, Secretary, Treasurer, Bulletin Editor, and the LTGs. Each of these positions are given a vote at District board meetings. |
Chair Positions
These are positions that are nominated by the executive board to help with District functions, such as the various events as well as keeping and maintaining our District's history and membership. These positions are not given a vote at District board meetings. |
Administrators
These are the Kiwanians that keep us on-track to having a successful Circle K. They are the boards mentors, guiding decisions based on their own experience, as well as giving feedback on the proceedings of the District. |
2021-2022 District Board
Executive Board Positions
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Governor
Annika Hentz Hello! I'm Annika Hentz, and I currently serve as the 2021-2022 WUM Circle K District Governor. I am heading into my senior year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where I study Finance, Investment & Banking in the Wisconsin School of Business. I look forward to working alongside the brilliant members and leaders in our district to foster connections and expand on creative ideas for growing WUM. A random fact about me is that I dream of living in a log cabin in the woods of Canada one day! |
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Secretary
Brooke Steeno My name is Brooke Steeno, and I am honored to be serving as the Wisconsin and Upper Michigan CKI District Secretary for the 2021-2022 year. As a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, I am studying chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry and minor in biology. Since this is my second term as the District Secretary, I look forward to achieving another year of timely monthly report form submissions and finding ways to more accurately count (and subsequently share) the numerous service hours, Kiwanis Family Relations events and interclubs our district completes throughout the year. If you are in need of a trail cleanup comrad, cookie baker buddy or casual crafter companion, just let me know; I love to combine my free time pleasures (hiking, baking and crafting) with service. Next time you see me, please do not be shy, but I can always break the ice and tell you the first 100 digits of pi. Anyways, I am thrilled to see what mountains we can move as a district this semester. |
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Treasurer Gavin Llyod My name's Gavin Lloyd and I am this year's District Treasurer. I am currently a junior at UW - Platteville studying Software Engineering. One of my goals for this year is to have every club pay dues before the deadline! A cool fact about me is that I can juggle. I'm super excited to get to work this year! |
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Bulletin Editor
Kiara Miller My name's Kiara Miller and I'm excited to be this year's WUM District Bulletin Editor. I am currently A junior, studying accounting and finance at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. I am also serving as a co-president for the club Level at UW-W. One of my goals this year is to focus on social media and using it to not just inform members about events, but to make it more interactive with monthly challenges, This or thats,would you rathers, Random Fact Sheets and more. I am super enthusiastic about the in person event, because i want to see people and meet all of you! So random facts about me, I enjoy being outdoors, hiking, playing tennis, volleyball or softball, or just relaxing, I love exploring and going on adventures, I love driving, I love potatoes and I also love squishmallows. |
Lieutenant Governor Positions
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Capital Division Lieutenant Governor Alexander Vorpahl Hello my name is Alexander Vorpahl. I am this year's Capital Lieutenant GOVERNOR. I attend UW-Platteville, I am a Junior STUDYING Civil Engineering. This year, I am excited for WUM-CKI to incorporate sustainability initiatives into our service projects. I play in a Steelpan band. |
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Chippewa Division Lieutenant Governor VACANT This could be you! |
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Lakes Division Lieutenant Governor Sofia Paredes My name is Sofia Paredes and I am the 2021-2022 Lakes LTG and MSOE President. I am a junior at mSoE. I am currently working towards a BS in Actuarial Science and double minor in Finance and Business Administration. I'm excited for the Lakes Division to grow this year and looking forward to connecting all the different clubs. A random fact about me is that I can speak 5 different languages. |
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Metro-Southeast Division Lieutenant Governor Shannon Gegare My name is Shannon Gegare and am the 2021-2022 Metro-southeast Lieutenant Governor. I am a junior at Carthage College double majoring in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in Biology. I am currently looking at graduate schools to enter a program in Occupational Therapy. What I am most excited for this year is getting to know everyone on a larger scale within the district and promoting more growth through membership and service within our WUM clubs. A secret fact about me is that I am completely terrified of birds, yes, birds… But with that being said, I am super excited for a fun and amazing Circle K year ahead. |
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Superior Division Lieutenant Governor Douglas Arnett-Arnold Hello everyone. My name is Douglas Arnett-Arnold, and I am serving as your Superior Division Lieutenant Governor and acting Chippewa Division Lieutenant Governor. I am currently a fifth-year at Michigan Technology University studying Electrical Engineering with Biomedical Applications with a minor in Philosophy and Ethics. I also went to Bay De Noc for a year. I love sports especially football and hockey. I love the great outdoors, rom-com movies, and John Green novels. I look forward to a “WUM”derful year! |
District Chair Positions
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Awards, Regulations and History Chair Noah Larscheid Hello, my name is Noah Larscheid. I am the Awards, Regulations, and History Chair for the district this year! I currently go to the University of Wisconsin - Platteville studying Industrial Engineering. This year I am looking forward to everyone getting back into in-person service and getting to know more about the K-family. A fun fact about me is I have an obsession with Pizza Rolls and love to work on car and tractor engines. |
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District Convention Chair
Olivia Groenewold Hi everyone! My name is Olivia Groenewold, and I am serving as the 2021-2022 District Convention Chair. I am currently a sophomore at St. Norbert College studying biology with a minor in Spanish. I am also the club president at St. Norbert. I am so excited to work with our WUM-derful members and serve with you all this year! A fun fact about me is that I love to listen to musicals, and my favorite one is Legally Blonde! |
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Kiwanis Family & Outreach Chair Elizabeth Johnson My name is Elizabeth Johnson and I am this year's Kiwanis Family and Outreach Chair. I attend the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and I am a freshman studying History Education. I am really looking forward to growing and strengthening the connections between Circle-K and the branches of the Kiwanis Family, whether that be through the online realm of zoom or when we are all able to safely meet together in person. I am a huge fan of roller coasters and work at an amusement park as a ride operator. |
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Membership, Development, and Growth Chair
Joanna Carman My name is Joanna Carman and I am this year's Membership, Development, and Growth Chair. I am currently a Junior at Uw-Whitewater Studying Business & Marketing Education as a major with an Information Technology minor. My goal is to increase membership! I am excited to meet everyone at District events! A random fact about me is that In high school, I marched in the Memorial Day parade in Washington DC! |
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Service Chair
Ashley Lesko Hello, My Name is Ashley Lesko and I am this year's Service Chair. I am currently a Freshman at UW - Madison and currently Undecided. A goal of mine for the year is to incorporate a competition between schools for who can perform the most hours of service by DCON. A random fact is that I work at Six Flags over the summer as a ride operator! |
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Special Events Chair James Oscar My name is James Oscar and I am this Year’s Special Events Chair. I am a freshman at UW-Madison, studying Neurobiology. One of my biggest goals for this year is to increase overall attendance at district events through exciting promotion and reaching out to schools with low attendance at these events so that they have better representation within the district. A random fact about me is I love iced coffee - my go-to is an iced white mocha. |
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Assistant District Convention Chair VACANT This could be you! |
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Assistant Special Events Chair VACANT This could be you! |
District Administrators
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Administrator
Justin Hahn Hello Wisconsin Upper Michigan Circle K! I am so honored and privileged to serve as your District Administrator. I am a member of the Waterford Area Kiwanis Club where I have served in a number of roles including District Governor. I am also an Alumnus of Carthage College Circle K where I also served in numerous capacities on the club and District levels during my Circle K tenure. Outside of the Kiwanis Family, I am an Operations Supervisor/Training Coordinator for the Foodshare Employment and Training Program. I have a wonderful spouse of almost 5 years and have 2 of the most adorable dogs ever! My interests include traveling, baking, sports, concerts, movies, British culture, dogs and of course Harry Potter! I am so excited for the year ahead and can’t wait to witness all of your amazing accomplishments this year. If you ever have any questions, or anything at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out. #WUMCircleKRocks |
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Assistant Administrator
Lena Scheibengraber Hey all you WUMderful Circle K members - my name is Lena Scheibengraber and I have the distinct pleasure of serving as your Assistant District Administrator. A proud Circle K alum having served in various club, district, and international leadership roles, I am excited to be giving back to CKI as a member of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Nights Kiwanis Club. Outside of my K-Family involvement, I am actively engaged in civic engagement and education, as a Legal Observer with the American Civil Liberties Union and Voter Services Co-Chair for the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County. In my professional life, I work as the Senior Financial Aid Counselor & Veteran Affairs Certifying Official at Milwaukee School of Engineering, where I help students access funding for their education. Finally, I am a cat mom to two furballs - Olivia Pope (6 yrs.) and Darwin Charles (20 yrs.) and have a partner of 5 years who is a PhD student at Marquette. I enjoy dancing, working out, traveling, politics, and coffee. I am so excited to see what this year brings and challenge you all to reach higher, cheer louder, and serve more than you have before! |
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Assistant Administrator
Ann Pilot Hello to you all! I'm Ann Marie Pilot, happily sitting on the Admin Team for WUM! I am fortunate to be able to closely work with the chair positions on the board. I have been a member of the Kiwanis Family since 2002 serving in leadership positions in Circle K and now Kiwanis. I am a member of the Kiwanis Club of Metro Milwaukee Nights, and serve the WI-UM Kiwanis District Service Chair (and Camp Wawbeek is one of my all time favorite places to be). Professionally, I work in the Non-profit sector as a Development Manager for the Walk to End Alzheimer's. If you would like to plan a service project around any Alzheimer's related functions, please let me know! I can't wait to see what you all have in store for this year--your collective drive, innovation, and passion truly inspires me! I am privileged to be serving alongside all of you. #livetoservelovetoserve |
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Assistant Administrator
Rachel Leader Hello Wisconsin Upper Michigan Circle K! My name is Rachel Leader and I have the honor of serving as one of the Assistant District Administrators. I am an alum of UW Madison (and the Circle K club there), where I also have the pleasure of being the Kiwanis Advisor to their Circle K club. I am also the current Treasurer for the Madison Young Professional Kiwanis Club. Outside of the K Family, I am an Employee Benefits Consultant for Johnson Financial Group. When not volunteering or at work, my hobbies include golf and Sisterhood at Temple Beth El. My boyfriend, Andrew, and I enjoy putting together Lego sets, trying out new restaurants in the Madison area (take-out these days), and fawning over my niece Chandler from afar! I’m excited for another great year, I’m already blown away by your energy and enthusiasm! |
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Assistant Administrator
Ashley DeFazio Greetings WUM Circle K! My name is Ashley DeFazio and I am incredibly honored to be serving as a new member to the Admin Team and am looking forward to all that this year has in store! I joined the Kiwanis Family in 2012 when I became a member of the UW Platteville Circle K Club. I am a new member to the Kenosha Kiwanis Breakfast Club. I work for Northwestern Mutual within Risk Client Services. When I am not working or volunteering you can find me spending time with my wife, dog, and two cats. I enjoy spending time outside with family and friends: camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, and golfing. I am also a big fan of cooking outdoors be it over an open fire, grilling, or BBQing. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. I am super excited as I’m sure this year will be one for the books! |
