Board of Directors
Meet our passionate group of local leaders committed to furthering our goals
The Board of Directors of the Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce is a dedicated group of local leaders committed to the economic and social well-being of our community. Our collective vision is to create a thriving environment where businesses can flourish and residents can enjoy a high quality of life. Through strategic planning, collaborative efforts, and a deep commitment to our community, the Board of Directors ensures that the Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce remains a pivotal force for positive change and development in the region.
2024-25 Board Elected Officers
Mike Rzepka
President
Current Term To 2025
Mike Rzepka and his wife Cyndi moved to Riverview, WI. 27 years ago. Together they own and operate Northern Perks Coffee Shop, which started as Picket Fences Gift Shop those 27+ years ago. Mike noticed the area needed help in many areas of the area. Mike joined Mountain Ambulance Service 23 years ago to present. Mike joined Riverview Fire Dept. 21 years ago to present. Mike was Humane Officer for 10 years in the area. He also was town supervisor for Riverview one term. He also joined Nicolet Search Team 20 years ago to present. He is their treasurer now. Mike is excited to serve as president of Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce.
Adriane “Gigi” Bartels
Vice-President
Current Term To 2025
Bio coming soon!
Sarah Losurdo
Secretary
Current Term To 2026
Hi, I am your 2025-2026 Chamber Secretary. I joined the chamber through my job at Spur of the Moment Ranch in Mountain prior to COVID because I enjoy the area, the recreational sports, and the outdoor lifestyle. Promoting our area, our businesses, the festivals, and everything tourism is truly important to me & my family’s livelihood. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, riding/driving my horses, teaching riding lessons, or cheering on my own kids. Welcome to Northern Oconto County!
Ashley Couillard
Treasurer
Current Term To 2026
Growing up in the area, I have always had a fondness for the Northwoods way of life. After high school, I left for the Air Force and then stayed in the Southwest for awhile after but found my way back in 2012. My kids got to attend the same school I did growing up, still some of the same teachers, and find themselves while enjoying what a small community has to offer. Now only one kid left at home but she is a busy one! When I am not working at Northern Perks, the majority of time I am Dance momming it up with her, or cheering her on at a meet 😉 In what spare time I do find beyond that, I enjoy camping in our RV, travelling, live music, video games, cooking & crafting. While we owned Golden Eagle, I had become part of the Chamber but was not able to be as fully immersed as I am now. I greatly enjoy being able to give back to the community and support for small businesses in the area. Being a small business owner myself for those years, it really gave me a sense for how important it is to work together for the greater of all!
Board Members At Large
Laurie Asher
Current Term To 2025
Laurie’s was involved in education for over 35 years and recently retired and moved to Lakewood with her husband Jim. She is passionate about community connections and continues volunteering to support this further. Laurie is the current President of the Paul Bunyan Riders Snowmobile Club. She enjoys golfing, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Jeffery Runge
Interim Term To 2026
Bio coming soon!
Sandy Larson
Current Term To 2025
Bio coming soon!
Ann Maletzke
Current Term To 2025
Long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away my husband and I decided we needed a career change. I wanted to do something that involved horses but I don’t train, or want to do traditional boarding. Long story short someone told us about a place called West Shore Ranch in Mountain WI. Went up to visit on July 4th, 2000, another long story short by the time we left, I had named it Spur of the Moment Ranch, and my life in hospitality was born. I love it, never looked back, can’t think of anything I would rather be doing than assist people in finding things to enjoy in northern Oconto County. 25 years later, we are still here, and thanks to our daughter Sarah who now runs the ranch, I can enjoy visiting with many of the guests I have made friends with over the years.
Billy Stephen
Current Term To 2026
Bio coming soon!
Russ Utech
Current Term To 2026
Russell Utech is the Chamber representative for Cordova Insurance Agency and Woodland Trail Winery. Russ has been in the insurance business since 1987 and deals with ALL types of insurance needs and products as part of an independent agency.
Russ has also been the manager at Woodland Trail Winery in Lakewood since 2017, which was founded by his uncle, Armin Baumann in 1989.
Outside of insurance and wine, Russ is currently involved in his local Lions Club, Optimists, Elks, and Builders association, in which he holds a variety of offices and committee positions.
In the little spare time that remains, I enjoy watching Packer and Brewer games, as well as grilling outside when the weather permits.
Russ and Deb live in Merrill, have six adult children between them with several
grandkids.
Gary Wagner
Current Term To 2026
I grew up in Fond Du Lac County. After being a steamfitter for Local 400 for 47 years, I retired to Townsend in 2014.
With a lifelong passion for snowmobiling, I became active in the Red Arrow Snowmobile club and served as President for 6 years. I continue to remain active in both snowmobiling and UTVing, and the community to this day with the following organizations:
*Red Arrow Snowmobile/ATV Club
*Paul Bunyan Riders Snowmobile Club
*Hidden Bear ATV Club
*Forest Country ATV Association
*McCaslin Lion’s Club
I am currently serving as:
*Representative For Oconto County Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs
*Trail Ambassador for Wisconsin ATV Association
*Longtime Board Member for The Chamber of Commerce
*Choir Member of St. Mary’s of the Lake Church
Living the dream in these fine communities.
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