Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors plays a pivotal role in guiding the mission and strategic direction of Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI). Our board members donate their valuable time and extensive talent to ensure our athletes experience joy and achieve their full potential.

  • Michael Grubich – Chair
    President
    LAK Group
  • Stacy Alexejun – Chair Elect
    Partner
    Quarles, LLP
  • Chris Leemon – Secretary
    Manager – Project Management Office
    Medica
  • Chad Figueroa – Treasurer
    Audit Partner
    Grant Thornton, LLP
  • Marc Cadieux (Past-Chair)
    Chief Financial Officer
    Children’s Wisconsin
  • Brian Andrew
    Chief Investment Officer
    Merit Financial Advisors
  • Alyssa Bohm
    Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
    Amgen
  • Lori Casper
    Retired Deputy Sheriff & LETR State Council Director
    Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Wisconsin
  • Gabrielle Dow
    Vice President of Marketing and Fan Engagement
    Green Bay Packers
  • Julia Fello Host
    620 WTMJ, Good Karma Brands
  • Michael Flowers
    Student
    UW-Madison School of Business
  • Rachel Frank
    Athlete & Author
    Friendship Circle of Wisconsin
  • Marquis Garner
    Athlete & Author
    Special Olympics Wisconsin
  • Arvind Gopalratnam
    VP, Corporate Social Responsibility & Executive Director
    Milwaukee Bucks
  • Jon Greenberg
    President
    Milwaukee Admirals LLC
  • Bryan Hyska
    Senior Vice President – Commercial Banking Manager
    Nicolet National Bank
  • Allie Mayer
    Investment Analyst
    Baird
  • Jim Olson
    Chief of Police
    Village of DeForest Police Department
  • Jon Reetz
    Senior Vice President
    Great Midwest Bank
  • Sabrina Robbins, Ph.D.
    Chief Operations Officer
    AbaCor an Abaxent Co.
  • Brad Schimel
    Circuit Court Judge
    Waukesha Circuit Courts
  • Heather Schimmers
    President
    Gundersen Health System
  • Casey Wendt
    Senior Vice President
    Wintrust Financial Corporation
  • Joel Wener
    Sheriff
    Pepin County Sheriff’s Office
  • Michael Witwer Vice President Tax
    Oshkosh Corporation