Achieve Brown County Board of Directors

Together, we can achieve more.

Our Board of Directors provides strategic leadership and financial oversight for Achieve Brown County.

You can help move our vision forward: a Brown County where every young person has an equitable path from cradle to career.

Meet our

Board of Directors

OFFICERS

Chair
Tony Nowak

EVP & COO, US, Schreiber Foods

Vice Chair
Jennifer Flatt

VP of Student Affairs, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Treasurer
Christopher Thompson, EdD

Superintendent, Unified School District of De Pere

Secretary
Zianya Saldaña

Director of Community Partnerships & Initiatives, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation

AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBERS

Jody Anderson

Community Member

Vicki Bayer

Superintendent, Green Bay Area Public Schools

Dustin Delsman

Business Agent, Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 400

Kim Desotell

President, Green Bay Area Catholic Education

Blake Olejniczak

AVP Business Development Officer, Nicolet National Bank

Portrait of a smiling man in a blue plaid suit with a light blue shirt, standing in front of a green background with a decorative crest.
Travis Vanden Heuvel

VP | Marketing + Business Development, Renegade Plastics

Are you interested in joining our board?

Submit an Application Here

Are you interested in joining our board?

Submit an Application Here

Interested in Joining the Board?

Complete an application using the button below. Applications are accepted year round. The next review of applications will take place by our Board Development Committee during their May 2026 meeting. In 2026, we are looking to add 4-8 individuals to our Board of Directors.

Questions?

Contact Sarah Beckman, Executive Director, at 920-593-1051 or sarah@achievebrowncounty.org.

View Board Member Expectations here.

Our Committees

Support the Work through Committee Leadership

Committee members support Achieve Brown County by sharing expertise, community insight, and strategic guidance.

Learn More about Our Committees

Board Development Committee

The group helps strengthen board leadership by identifying and recruiting new members, supporting onboarding, and ensuring the board has the skills and perspectives needed to guide our mission.

Community Council

The Community Council will bring together board members and community voices including parents, youth, and partners who work with young people. This group will help ensure Achieve Brown County’s work reflects the needs and experiences of the community.

Finance Committee

This committee will oversee the financial health of Achieve Brown County. The committee reviews financial reports, supports the annual budget process, and ensures strong financial policies and accountability.

Fundraising Committee

The Fundraising Committee will help sustain and grow the work of Achieve Brown County by supporting prospecting, donor stewardship, fundraising strategy, and fundraising campaigns that invest in opportunities for young people across the community.

Governance & Policy Committee

This committee helps ensure Achieve Brown County operates with strong governance and clear policies. They review bylaws, policies, and organizational practices while supporting risk assessment and long-term accountability.