Our Leadership
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PRESIDENT
Manuel (Manny) Salinas IIIPRESIDENT-ELECT
Ryan SwantzVICE-PRESIDENT—NORTHWEST
Steve PoggioVICE-PRESIDENT—NORTHEAST
Jerry MelvinVICE-PRESIDENT—CENTRAL
Greg MezeraVICE-PRESIDENT—SOUTH
Dan DesjardinSECRETARY
Gina StaskalTREASURER
Bill TierneyCHAPLAIN
Rev. Michael HackbarthTILER
Nikki ShannonSERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Donald BehnkeINNER GUARD
Traci RothenburgerPARLIAMENTARIAN
Karl Hanke
PROTOCOL AT CONFERENCES/CONVENTIONS Todd Kostuck
PHOTOGRAPHER
Patrick BuckHISTORIAN
Jerry BrienGRANT COORDINATOR
Jim Francisco
FRS COORDINATOR
Cindy Whalen
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B.O.D. / CHAIRMAN
Ron WhalenBOARD MEMBERS
Tony Voulgaris
Leah Kostuck
Jaye Franklin
Ray Dabler
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GRAND EXALTED RULER
Bryan Klatt (Sue)
STATE SPONSOR
Lou Sulsberger (Beth)GRAND LODGE SECRETARY
Carl SeibertSPECIAL DEPUTY
Todd Kostuck (Leah)GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Myron Shannon (Nikki)NORTHWEST DISTRICT 9640
District Deputy to Grand Exalted Ruler
Robert Willis, Stevens PointEsquire
Mona Matthews, Eau Claire
NORTHEAST DISTRICT 9600
District Deputy to Grand Exalted Ruler
John Mijal, WausauEsquire
Solomon King, Wausau
CENTRAL DISTRICT 9660
District Deputy to Grand Exalted Ruler
William Tierney, PortageEsquire
Terry Buck, Neenah-Menasha
SOUTH DISTRICT 9680
District Deputy to Grand Exalted Ruler
Rev. Janis Doleschal, MilwaukeeEsquire
Jason Somers, Waukesha
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ACCIDENT PREVENTION
Jim StaskalADVISORY
Jerry BrienAMERICANISM
Brian JeantyAUDITING
Cindy WhalenBENEVOLENT FUND RAISING
Kathy FranciscoBOWLING
Tony KiefferBUSINESS PRACTICES
Michael RothCOMMITTEE FOR THE DISABLED
Don PutnamCONFERENCES & CONVENTION
Marla GygliCREDENTIALS & ELECTIONS
Marla GygliCURLING
Carolyn MickelsonDRUG AWARENESS
Cristine CrumELKS MAJOR PROJECT
Leah KostuckELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION
Don BehnkeELKS NATIONAL SERVICE
Mike LiebeltENF SCHOLARSHIPS
Jan DoleschalER/LEADING KNIGHT ADVISORY
Manny Salinas IIIGOLF
Don BehnkeGOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Solomon KingGRAND LODGE ATTENDANCE
HOOP SHOOT
Eugene WusterbarthLEGALIZED GAMING
Kevin LonienLODGE ACTIVITIES
Kathy FranciscoMEMBERSHIP & LAPSATION
Landry LongOFFICER TRAINING
Rick MillerPUBLICITY & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Aaron HolbrookRECREATION AT STATE CONVENTION
Doug VavrickaRESOLUTIONS & LAWS
Ryan SwantzRITUALISTIC EXEMPLIFICATION
Ben GodlewskiTRUSTEE TRAINING
Dave LangU.S. CONSTITUTION
Pat BuckYOUTH ACTIVITIES
Jeff Miller
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Empowering our mission through the dedicated service of our trusted leaders.
The strength and success of the Wisconsin Elks Association comes from the dedication and commitment of our leaders. Our leaders work tirelessly to uphold the values of charity, justice, brotherly love, and fidelity. Their service ensures that our organization continues to make a positive impact in communities across Wisconsin. We extend our deepest gratitude to these individuals for their time, expertise, and unwavering dedication to the Elks' mission.