Community Partners
Mikaela Ressman
From Prayer to Purpose: Mikaela Ressman’s Journey with Homegrown Provisions When Mikaela Ressman purchased Homegrown Provisions, she did it on a prayer—literally. A single mom of two girls, Mikaela had just sent her youngest off…
Maureen Dunne
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced my family daycare to close after 30 wonderful years, I found myself searching for purpose—some way to feel useful and help others through the collective grief we were all facing….
Cecilia Coons
Hi, I’m Cecilia Coons! I’m a mom and the owner and director of Jump Joy Cheer here in Lake Country. I’m also proud to serve on the board of the Hartland-Lakeside Education Foundation and…
Morgan Ferrari
From building a thriving business in Lake Country to organizing community programs that touch lives, Morgan Ferrari’s journey is full of heart, hard work, and hometown pride. She’s a business owner, a volunteer, and a…
Bethany Bernhard
Bethany Bernhard is a Jesus loving woman who is driven by faith. She and her family attend Spring Creek Church in Pewaukee. It’s like their second home. She has lived in the area for…
Kara Krause
Kara Krause is the mother of 2 beautiful, special boys and is married to her high school sweetheart. They live in Oconomowoc and she owns a full-service portrait photography studio in Waukesha where she…
Joan Millane Herrera – Volunteer
Meet a true Lake Country gem who has called this community home since 1967. After moving from Milwaukee to Dousman as the tenth of eleven children, she grew up surrounded by the energy, love,…
Jim “Jimbo” Bergman-LaVoi
Jim “Jimbo” Bergman-LaVoi moved to Hartland on June 28, 1980. After he moved, he had a paper route every morning at 10 years old while attending Hartland North from 1980-1985. He then attended Arrowhead…
Jan Frans
Jan Frans is a lifelong cheesehead! Born in Appleton, she moved to the Milwaukee area in 1975. Her first degree was in psychology, second in education, and third is educational leadership. Jan has always…
Tom Dumke
Tom Dumke is a furniture maker and owner of Thomas William Furniture. He handcrafts heirloom-quality furniture with a focus on traditional craftsmanship and timeless design. He and his wife, Linda, have been in business…