Leadership

Aspiro's greatest asset is our staff. We are proud to be an organization of over 100 people who are passionate and committed to the people we support.

Lincoln Burr, President

Lincoln became the 6th President of Aspiro in 2019. He has over 25 years’ experience managing both for-profit and nonprofit agencies dedicated to promoting the well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Nicole Hoffmann, VP of Development

Nicole brings over 20 years’ of development experience to Aspiro; which includes previously holding a leadership position at a large youth development organization. She is also a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Katie Doble, VP of Services

Katie joined Aspiro in 2009 and has risen through the organization to VP of Services. She has a background in recreation therapy and has led the organization through the development of several new programs.

Alan Gaffney, VP of Finance

Alan is a Certified Public Accountant with over 25 years' of diverse private and public accounting experience in a wide variety of industries including the nonprofit sector.

Sherri Dessell, VP of Human Resources

Sherri has over 30 years' of experience in Human Resources and Business Management – over 20 of those years are in the nonprofit arena. She holds a MS in Organizational Change and Development. In addition, two credentials in Human Resources, SPHR and SCP.

Bart Staeven, VP of Facilities

Bart is a Master Electrician with over 25 years' of facilities experience.

Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

Linda Negratti

Chair

Retired-Schneider National

Stephanie Moore

Vice Chair

Camera Corner Connecting Point

Pat Schillinger

Secretary

WEC Energy

Julie Graceffa

Treasurer

Bellin Health

Bridget Erwin

Hager, Dewick & Zuengler, S.C.

Nicole Kitowski

Associated Bank

Abbie Schmidt

Syble Hopp School

Maria Zehren

The Winston Group

Joanne Griesbach
Retired Teacher and Advocate

Jason McDonough

Green Bay Packers

Dr. Frederic Schmidt
Retired- NEW EMT

Brian Gustin

Vanguard Metrics and Analytics

Jay Schillinger
Entrepreneur

Chip Smoot

Schreiber Foods

DIRECTORS

Richard Zuehlke

Zuehlke Karcz Financial Group

"We can relax knowing our child is in a safe, friendly place with friends and staff that cares about them."

- Parent

Leadership

Board of Directors

Joanne Griesbach Retired Teacher and Advocate

Dr. Frederic Schmidt Retired- NEW EMT

Jay Schillinger Entrepreneur

Joanne Griesbach
Retired Teacher and Advocate

Dr. Frederic Schmidt
Retired- NEW EMT

Jay Schillinger
Entrepreneur