The WI Director of Nursing is proud of its all-volunteer Board of Directors. They are responsible for the association’s business and affairs and give of their time and talent to fulfill the organization’s mission and vision.

Executive Committee

  • Mindy Strese BSN, RN, DNS-CT | President – Vice President of Clinical Operations, Dove Healthcare
  • Kari Cook BSN, RN  | Marketing Director, Nurse Liaison, Oak Park Place
  • Patty Emberson RN | Treasurer
  • Nancy Foss BSN, NHA  | Secretary – Senior Clinical Consultant, Pathway Health Services

Board of Directors

  • Lynn Ahrens RN, BSN, NHA | Director of Nursing, NewCare Inc., Crivitz, WI
  • Tina Belongia RN, BSN | Chief Clinical Officer, Northshore Healthcare, LLC
  • Hollie Chrusniak RN, WCC | Chief Nursing Officer, Champion Care LLC
  • Connie Glienecki BSN | Director of Nursing, Mount View Health Care, Wausau
  • Anilisa McDonald BSN, DNS-CT, NHA |  Administrator, Tudor Oaks, Muskego
  • Missy Pohlmann BSN | Director of Nursing, Riverside, La Crosse
  • Lauren Snyder RN, BSN, WCC, NHA | Director of Nursing, Villa Maria Health & Rehab Center, Hurley
  • Laura Weber RN | Director of Nursing, St. Paul Elder Services
  • Sharon Weddel RN, DNS-CT, WCC | Director of Nursing, Bayshore Village, Green Bay

Association Staff

  • Lori Koeppel BSN, NHA, DSN-CT, DON-C | Executive Director
  • Melissa Montgomery | Executive Coordinator
  • Joey Pettis BSN, RN, WCC, DWC | Executive Director Emeritus

Requirements: You must be an active member and fit the requirements under the bylaws.  A position description can be found here.