Committees - Milwaukee Riverkeeper

We’re looking for new people, ready to create change in our communities!

Milwaukee Riverkeeper is actively recruiting individuals who have a passion for the health, prosperity and wellness of our local communities and our waterways. We seek contributors who represent our beautifully diverse local community and with experiences in Fundraising, Marketing, Advocacy, Finance, and Member Recruitment & Development.

Our organization thrives on volunteer support from communities across the Milwaukee River Basin and we would love to have you join our teams and help make a difference to the lifeblood of our local area. Share your strengths and strengthen your connection to our waterways; one of our region’s most valuable natural assets.

Executive Committee

Patti McNair, Mark Boyce, Juan Alsace, Catherine Mercuri

This team ensures the organization remains close to its mission and provides internal guidance and support.

This team is made up of officers of the Board of Directors

Finance Committee

Chairs: Lilith Fowler

This team provides financial analysis, advice, and oversight of the organization’s budget and management of strong and appropriate financial policies and procedures.

This team seeks CPAs, Controllers, and all-around financial gurus to help keep the organization solvent.

Current members: Catherine Mercuri

Fundraising & Marketing

Chair: Mike Bjork

This teams seeks creatives, content specialists, engagement experts, promoters and rainmakers that can help connect the organization to our community and encourage our local community to give generously to our cause.

Current members: Juan Alsace, Michael Bjork, Mark Boyce, Christian Keene, Kat Richards, Beth Handle, Felice Green, Melissa Econom, Joe Shaffer, Rachel Witte

Member Recruitment & Development

Chair: Peter Thornquist

This team works to onboard and recruit new board and committee members. This team seeks individuals with experience both serving and governing boards, and with broad networks to help bring new energy to our organization of dedicated volunteers.

Current members: Peter Thornquist, Eric Vogel, Demaris Kenwood

River Advocacy

Chair: Joe Cincotta

The River Advocacy Committee provides analysis, guidance and oversight of the organization’s efforts to advance local and statewide legislation and policy in furtherance of protecting and restoring waterways in the Milwaukee River Basin and the organization’s mission.

This team seeks attorneys, activists, scientists and grassroots organizers eager to influence positive change for our community of rivers.

Current members: Joe Cincotta, Matt Woelter, Will Warzyn, Bill Morely

We can’t wait for you to join us in striving towards a swimmable, drinkable, fishable future for our waters.