Our Leadership

  • PRESIDENT
    Jeff Miller

    PRESIDENT-ELECT
    Manuel (Manny) Salinas III

    VICE-PRESIDENT—NORTHWEST
    TJ Jungwirth

    VICE-PRESIDENT—NORTHEAST
    Kelly Downard

    VICE-PRESIDENT—CENTRAL
    Tony Kieffer

    VICE-PRESIDENT—SOUTH
    Jason Somers

    SECRETARY
    Gina Staskal

    TREASURER
    Jeffrey Langton

    CHAPLAIN
    Rev. Michael Hackbarth

    TILER
    Nikki Shannon

    SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
    Donald Behnke

    INNER GUARD
    Traci Rothenburger

    PHOTOGRAPHER
    Patrick Buck

    HISTORIAN
    Jerry Brien

  • B.O.D. / CHAIRMAN
    Ron Whalen (2027)

    SECRETARY

    BOARD MEMBERS

    • Tony Voulgaris (2027)

    • Rob Radig Sr. (2026)

    • Jaye Franklin (2026)

    • Ray Dabler (2026)

    TRUSTEE CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
    Dave DeRosier

  • STATE SPONSOR
    Lou Sulsberger

    GRAND LODGE SECRETARY
    Bryan Klatt (Sue)

    SPECIAL DEPUTY
    Todd Kostuck

    GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
    Myron Shannon (Nikki)

    NORTHWEST DISTRICT 9640

    • District Deputy to Grand Exalted Ruler
      Robert Willis, Stevens Point

    • Esquire
      Mona Matthews, Eau Claire

    NORTHEAST DISTRICT 9600

    • District Deputy to Grand Exalted Ruler
      John Mijal, Wausau

    • Esquire
      Solomon King, Wausau

    CENTRAL DISTRICT 9660

    • District Deputy to Grand Exalted Ruler
      William Tierney, Portage

    • Esquire
      Terry Buck, Neenah-Menasha

    SOUTH DISTRICT 9680

    • District Deputy to Grand Exalted Ruler
      Rev. Janis Doleschal, Milwaukee

    • Esquire
      Jason Somers, Waukesha

  • ACCIDENT PREVENTION
    Jim Staskal

    ADVISORY
    Jerry Brien

    AMERICANISM
    Brian Jeanty

    AUDITING
    Cindy Whalen

    BENEVOLENT FUND RAISING
    Kathy Francisco

    BOWLING
    Tony Kieffer

    BUSINESS PRACTICES
    Michael Roth

    COMMITTEE FOR THE DISABLED
    Don Putnam

    CONFERENCES & CONVENTION
    Marla Gygli

    CREDENTIALS & ELECTIONS
    Marla Gygli

    CURLING
    Carolyn Mickelson

    DRUG AWARENESS
    Cristine Crum

    ELKS MAJOR PROJECT
    Leah Kostuck

    ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION
    Don Behnke

    ELKS NATIONAL SERVICE
    Mike Liebelt

    ENF SCHOLARSHIPS
    Jan Doleschal

    ER/LEADING KNIGHT ADVISORY
    Manny Salinas III

    GOLF
    Don Behnke

    GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
    Solomon King

    GRAND LODGE ATTENDANCE

    HOOP SHOOT
    Eugene Wusterbarth

    LEGALIZED GAMING
    Kevin Lonien

    LODGE ACTIVITIES
    Kathy Francisco

    MEMBERSHIP & LAPSATION
    Landry Long

    OFFICER TRAINING
    Rick Miller

    PUBLICITY & PUBLIC RELATIONS
    Aaron Holbrook

    RECREATION AT STATE CONVENTION
    Doug Vavricka

    RESOLUTIONS & LAWS
    Ryan Swantz

    RITUALISTIC EXEMPLIFICATION
    Ben Godlewski

    TRUSTEE TRAINING
    Dave Lang

    U.S. CONSTITUTION
    Pat Buck

    YOUTH 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.

Wisconsin Elks leaders and volunteers enjoying a moment of camaraderie at Easterseals respite camp.

Guiding with dedication, serving with heart.