Janesville Blackhawk Golden Kiwanis

Ryan Lewis introduced the day’s speaker, Sheila Martin.  Sheila Martin is the founder & director of Triple H Ranch & Therapeutic Horsemanship, a nonprofit therapeutic riding center in Milton, WI.  Sheila has spent her life around horses!  She started riding at the age of 6, grew up in 4-H and…

Luci Cramer introduced the day’s speaker, Deb Prowse of Craftman with Character.  Deb taught 7th grade to Senior mathematics at Beloit Memorial.  She holds a Bachelor’s in Math and Coaching from UW Oshkohs, and a Master’s. Craftsman with Character is a program designed by a gentleman named Dave Hataj who…

Steve Skelly introduced the day’s speaker (and his extended family member), Kathy Durner.  Kathy is the Kiwanis Wisconsin/Upper Michigan Governor.  She is dedicated to raising money for Camp Bay Cliff and Camp Wawbeek, for children 3-17 years old with needs.  Kathy covered many topics, including reminding everyone the next Kiwanis…

Jim Farrell introduced the day’s speaker, Lisa Tollefson.  Lisa is the Rock County Clerk.  Her background included being the Harmony Town Clerk since 2010.  She has an education in industrial technology.  She spoke extensively upon Rock County’s poll workers and election process and procedures.  Lisa encourages everyone to take the…

Jim Farrell introduced the day’s speaker, Kristin Vander Kooi.  Kristin is the Rock County Finance Director.  She was previously employed ten years by Sun Prairie city, and became Finance Director there around year 2019. Kristin had a hand-out for members, and provided detail into Rock County’s finances. 

Jim Farrell introduced the day’s speaker, Bob Block.  Bob is a member of the Oregon, WI Historical Society, and took an interest in American prisoner of war camps after finding an old wooden crate from January, 1946 with materials pertaining to Camp Swift, Texas.

Jim Farrell introduced the day’s speaker, Duane Jorgenson, Highway Commissioner of the Department of Public Works for Rock County.  Duane oversees many transportation projects in our area, including several villages’ roads, on up to work on the interstate.  His area of expertise includes 96 staff, around 35,000 federally regulated signage,…

Gregg Dickinson introduced the day’s speaker, Ryan Murphy.  Ryan, a 26-year veteran of the Janesville Fire Department, has a Bachelor’s in Fire Science.  Ryan counts working for Kiwanian Steve Skelly at the Skelly ambulance service when Ryan was 18-19 years old as formative.  Ryan took the Janesville leadership in June.

Gregg Dickinson introduced the day’s speaker, Justin Makowan.  Born in Chicago, Justin grew up in the small town of Mauston.  He retains those small town values in his current role of Business Development Manager at BrightStar Home Care Medical Staffing.

Gregg Dickinson introduced the day’s speaker, Curtis Fell. Curt is the Rock County Sheriff Captain. In his role, he oversees 221.35 active positions, a 29.412M budget, 231 employees, an inmate population of 409 (on the 27th).