NWTC Foundation Governance
Founded in 1970, the NWTC Educational Foundation is a public, non-profit organization whose mission is to provide financial support to NWTC students and to the College through scholarships and other funding.
By doing so, the Foundation promotes the value of technical college education within the community and supports the College's vision and mission.
NWTC Foundation Board of Directors
John Murphy, President
Senior Vice President, Miron Construction Co., Inc. (Green Bay)
Serving on the NWTC Foundation Board allows me to contribute meaningfully to the community where I live and work, while advancing the mission of equitable access to higher education. I was fortunate to receive support that made my own college experience possible, and I view this role as an opportunity to help extend that same gift to others – ensuring that financial barriers do not stand in the way of educational opportunity.
Jessica Lehmkuhl, Vice President
Managing Broker, Edge Advisors
I believe in the transformative impact of education for families from personal experience. Personally, I watched my mother climb the corporate ladder to become a director at a Fortune 100 company with an Associate’s degree from a technical college. This is first hand evidence that colleges like NWTC help families build communities that create the strong foundation that the greater Green Bay area is made up of.
Daniel Verbanac, Treasurer/Secretary
Senior Vice President, Retail Power, Mass Markets & Solution Sales at Constellation Energy
NWTC holds a special place in my heart. After my first year of college, I needed to enter the job market quickly, so I transferred to NWTC’s Data Processing program. That initial degree was pivotal in shaping my career and enabled me to pursue my bachelor’s and post-bachelor degrees. Serving on the board is my way of giving back and supporting students who are starting their own journeys through NWTC.
Barb Streubel
Retired Chief Information Officer (CIO), KI
I’m proud to serve on the NWTC Foundation board because NWTC changes lives right here at home. I believe every student deserves the chance to pursue an education, stay in school, and reach their dreams. By supporting scholarships and programs, I want to help remove barriers so students can focus on learning and building their future.
Jenni Oliver, Alumni Association Board Liaison
Meeting Manager, Strategic Events with Association Management Center (AMC)
NWTC is such a valuable resource for our community and is a place that welcomes EVERYONE. As a first generation college student, I chose to support the Foundation and Alumni Boards at NWTC because I understand the value of a secondary education and really do believe that college can be possible for everyone!
Mark Kaiser
Retired President/CEO/Owner, Lindquist Machine Corporation
I chose to serve on the NWTC Foundation Board because developing a workforce is critical for the continued growth and success for Wisconsin manufacturing companies. The largest constraint to growth for manufacturers is a lack of skilled labor, and the Foundation through its focus on scholarship awards is helping to bridge that gap. Attracting and developing talent is a key strategic need and the NWTC Foundation has been and continues to be part of the solution.
Peter Kerwin
Controller/CFO, Portside Builders Inc.
The work that our technical colleges do to train the next generations of skilled workers is excellent, and needs to be supported by those of us in the local business community. Helping young people and working adults be able to afford technical training, thereby improving the financial stability of themselves and their families, is vital and rewarding work. Accessibility of technical education is not only important for the students who take on the challenge, but also for their future employers, and for the overall health and vitality of our local communities. I am humbled to have the opportunity to contribute to the continued success of this wonderful mission.
Steve Marshall
VP of Commercial Banking, First Business Bank
I struggled financially as a poor college student. There were countless months where I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay rent or bills. There were semesters that I could not afford to attend college and had to work to save money. Fortunately, I was able to persevere and graduate, albeit in six years. I can not imagine how much different my life would be had I not graduated. The students at NWTC are blessed to have a resource such as the Education Foundation to support them with scholarships and emergency grants allowing them to remain in college and reach their goals.
Board of Directors
President: John Murphy — Miron Construction
Vice President: Jessica Lehmkuhl — Edge Advisors
Treasurer/Secretary: Daniel Verbanac — Constellation
Barb Streubel — Krueger International, Inc
Jenni Oliver — AMC
Mark Kaiser — Lindquist Machine Company
Peter Kerwin — Portside Builders
Steve Marshall — First Business Bank
Foundation Staff
- Email:
- meridith.jaeger@nwtc.edu
- Phone:
- 920-498-5615
- Email:
- kathy.rechner@nwtc.edu
- Phone:
- 920-498-5541
- Email:
- jackie.schubring@nwtc.edu
- Phone:
- 920-498-6914
- Email:
- alicia.vanstraten@nwtc.edu
- Phone:
- 920-498-5426
- Email:
- natalie.winzenried@nwtc.edu
- Phone:
- 920-498-5713