Current Board Members (2025 - 2026)
The Educational Foundation of Watertown is governed by a volunteer board of trustees who operate independently of any other board, organization, or entity.

Kathy Wagner
President - Retired Administrator/ Educator

Charity Chandler
Director, DE&I Experience, Sodexo, Inc.

Kate Lapin
Secretary -
Retired Physical Therapy Asst.

Jeanne Higgins
Retired Librarian

Elizabeth Boxell
ESL Student Educator, Shurz Elementary School

Erin Stai
Financial Planner

Pete Thompson
Customer Service Representative

Randy Phelps
Vice President -
Retired VP Business Development and Acquisitions - ORBIS

Jen Hedrick
Occupational Therapist

Jeff Allen
Retired Administrator /Educator

Melissa Lampe
WUSD Communications Specialist

Dr. Ed Hoy
Retired
Ophthalmologist

Neale Jones
Retired Livestock Marketer

Tina Johnson
Business Owner

John Higgins
Treasurer -
Retired WE Energies

Dr. Paul Sommers
Retired Dentist

Diane Schurz
Retired High School
English Teacher

Jennine Schildbach
Jig Jog Registration Coordinator

Christopher Koppes
Attorney at Law
