2019-2020 BOARD of DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
John Kuse, President: B.A.,University of Wisconsin-Madison; Over 27 years of financial service experience; current President and owner of Peak Wealth Management, LLC a registered investment advisor; former Deputy Managing Director of TD Waterhouse, Hong Kong and Divisional Vice President of TD Waterhouse Investor Services; served on multiple boards, including the Mt. Horeb Public Library, Mt. Horeb Community Foundation, Mount Horeb Area School District, Children's Community School and TD Waterhouse, Hong Kong. Returning Board Member.
John Swartz, Vice President: B.S., Business Management, Bradley University; 38 years experience in a variety of business management positions, most recently as Vice President of Operations, Conney Safety Products, Madison. Retired in 2007 and moved to the Mount Horeb area. Served as Moderator and Chairman for various church boards and committees, professional societies, and non-profit organizations. Lives in Mount Horeb area with his wife, Jan. Returning Board member.
Karla Ott, Secretary: B.A. in Political Science and Behavioral Science and Law, University of Wisconsin-Madison; graduate of University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School. Native Wisconsinite, born near Lancaster in Grant County on a dairy farm. Live in Mount Horeb, both inside and outside the Village, since 1989. Area of law practice are non-litigation general practice, estate planning, real estate, special needs works, not-for-profit formation and business. Husband teaches high school math in Mount Horeb, three accomplished children (Alina, Austen and Allesandra). Has served on numerous boards and committees, including Perry Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Mount Horeb Area Education Foundation, Inc., Gators Swim Team, Children's Community School, the Gonstead Clinic, the Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Mt Horeb Public Library, The Board of Trustees for the Mount Horeb Public Library, and the Mount Horeb Area Historical Society. Hobbies and interests include cooking, sewing, needlework, gardening and prairie restoration. Returning Board member.
William Thousand, Treasurer: BBA, Accounting, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Owner, William W. Thousand, CPA; 44 years experience as a CPA; member and officer of numerous boards and commissions. Returning board member.
John Kuse, President: B.A.,University of Wisconsin-Madison; Over 27 years of financial service experience; current President and owner of Peak Wealth Management, LLC a registered investment advisor; former Deputy Managing Director of TD Waterhouse, Hong Kong and Divisional Vice President of TD Waterhouse Investor Services; served on multiple boards, including the Mt. Horeb Public Library, Mt. Horeb Community Foundation, Mount Horeb Area School District, Children's Community School and TD Waterhouse, Hong Kong. Returning Board Member.
John Swartz, Vice President: B.S., Business Management, Bradley University; 38 years experience in a variety of business management positions, most recently as Vice President of Operations, Conney Safety Products, Madison. Retired in 2007 and moved to the Mount Horeb area. Served as Moderator and Chairman for various church boards and committees, professional societies, and non-profit organizations. Lives in Mount Horeb area with his wife, Jan. Returning Board member.
Karla Ott, Secretary: B.A. in Political Science and Behavioral Science and Law, University of Wisconsin-Madison; graduate of University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School. Native Wisconsinite, born near Lancaster in Grant County on a dairy farm. Live in Mount Horeb, both inside and outside the Village, since 1989. Area of law practice are non-litigation general practice, estate planning, real estate, special needs works, not-for-profit formation and business. Husband teaches high school math in Mount Horeb, three accomplished children (Alina, Austen and Allesandra). Has served on numerous boards and committees, including Perry Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Mount Horeb Area Education Foundation, Inc., Gators Swim Team, Children's Community School, the Gonstead Clinic, the Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Mt Horeb Public Library, The Board of Trustees for the Mount Horeb Public Library, and the Mount Horeb Area Historical Society. Hobbies and interests include cooking, sewing, needlework, gardening and prairie restoration. Returning Board member.
William Thousand, Treasurer: BBA, Accounting, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Owner, William W. Thousand, CPA; 44 years experience as a CPA; member and officer of numerous boards and commissions. Returning board member.
BOARD MEMBERS
Shirley Martin: Graduate of Mount Horeb High School. Native of the area with extensive knowledge of the community, its businesses and its people; member of the family who developed the Cave of the Mounds. Lives in Mount Horeb. Returning Board member.
Peter Riphahn: B.A., Residential Design, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wausau Technical Institute; 50 years experience in residential and commercial building planning; member and officer of professional and fraternal organizations; previous owner/operator of local lumber company. Lives in Mount Horeb with his wife, Carol. Returning Board member.
David Schmidt: Graduated from Ladysmith H.S. in northern Wisconsin. B.S from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Employed by the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad for 21 years in middle and upper management. Worked and lived for two years in Guadalajara, Mexico assisting the Ferromex Railroad, of which Union Pacific was a partner. After 37 years of service retired in 2011 and moved to Mount Horeb with wife, Lois, who is a volunteer at the museum. Two daughters and three granddaughters. Member of the Mount Horeb Area and Chicago and Northwestern Historical Societies. Currently serves as a member of the Town of Springdale Plan Commission and MHAHS Building & Grounds Committee. Hobbies include woodworking, golf, watching Badger football and basketball games and the 13-time World Champion Green Bay Packers. New Board member.
Emily Togstad: B.B.A., Marketing, Loyola University Maryland; M.Ed., Loyola University Maryland; Marketing experience in entertainment and healthcare industries; 13 years early childhood teaching experience; Owner, Wee Woodworks, handcrafted wooden toy company; Lives in Mount Horeb with her husband Tom and two daughters. Returning Board member.
Lee Underwood: Retired EMS Coordinator, Meriter Hospital, Madison; volunteer member Mount Horeb Emergency Medical Service; former National Registry Chief Examiner (EMS) State of Wisconsin. Lives in Mount Horeb with her husband, Chuck. Returning Board member.