Staff

Supporting the efforts of volunteer leaders is a staff of professionals in association management. Staff is available Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. by calling 920-731-7931 or via email as noted below.

Jackie Leppla, Administrative Assistant
jackie@vhba.com
Member mailings
Reception duties
Recognition items
Staff support

Megan Lindsey, Director of Member Services
megan@vhba.com
Applicants for membership
Member Mixers and general membership meetings
Member sponsors (SPIKE Club)
Membership benefits
Membership drives
Membership retention efforts
Green building issues
Educational offerings
Valley View weekly e-newsletter
Valley Builder quarterly newsletter
Committees: Education, Green Building, Membership Services

Heidi Zich, Director of Business Development
heidi@vhba.com
Parade of Homes and related publications
Winter Wonderland of Homes and related publications
VHBA Home Expo and related publications
Advertising sales
Association marketing
Media relations
Committees: Home Expo, Parades

Jane Zimmerman, Director of Accounting & Community Partnerships
jane@vhba.com
Accounts receivable and payable
All bookkeeping
Membership billing
Membership records
Charitable events - Bowling Night, Walleye-rama, Golf Outing, Motorcycle Ride, Beer/Wine Tasting
Charitable grants
Scholarships and tool grants
Toys for Tots
Committees: Charitable Events

Christine Shaefer, CAE, IOM, Executive Vice President
christine@vhba.com
Advocacy issues (legislative and regulatory)
Political fundraising
Grassroots Gazette, bi-weekly advocacy e-newsletter
Dispute resolution
Federation activities/opportunities
Association budgeting and planning
Association promotion
Leadership development
Personnel management
Policies and procedures
Facility management
Committees: Finance, Housing Advocacy, Past Leaders, Construction Arbitration Board, Nominating Task Force, Board of Directors, Executive