Meet our Team

We serve as innovative leaders who offer diverse housing solutions that empower long-term homeownership for hardworking families. We also inspire community-wide action to build healthy and safe neighborhoods where everyone has a decent, safe and affordable place to live.

Mark Gardner
Mark GardnerPresident
Retired, Senior Director Supply Chain
Ward Phillips
Ward PhillipsVice President
Attorney
Ken Jahns
Ken JahnsTreasurer
Retired, Business Owner
Mark Reno
Mark RenoSecretary
Retired Chemical Engineer
Kris Baxter
Kris BaxterDirector At Large
Commercial Banker
Mary Jane Pyszka
Mary Jane PyszkaDirector At Large
Retired, Instructor Gateway Technology College
Dr. Kelly Demerath
Dr. Kelly DemerathDirector At Large
Principal, Career & College Academy
Emily Trainor
Emily TrainorDirector At Large
Downtown Lake Geneva Business Owner and Former ReStore Director
Sandra Nolan
Sandra NolanDirector At Large
Vice President, Community Banking at Town Bank
Jen Grimme
Jen GrimmeDirector At Large
Event Coordinator
Joe DeCiccio
Joe DeCiccioDirector At Large
Financial Advisor

Our Staff

John Dawson
John DawsonExecutive Director
Rhonda Cook
Rhonda CookAffiliate Director
Jami Golz
Jami GolzSocial Media Coordinator

Volunteers Opening Their Hands and Hearts

Volunteers are critical members of the Habitat for Humanity in Walworth County team. The impact you make on our community is felt in your experience, teamwork, commitment and passion.

The key is to match your interests and skills with a volunteer opportunity that’s rewarding to you while serving Habitat for Humanity in Walworth County’s mission. No experience is necessary—we are eager to train you!