Community Financial Assistance Staff Directory

Central Office Staff Regional Staff
Bureau Director Regional Map
Grants South Central Region
Loans Southeast Region
  Northeast Region
Northern Region
West Central Region

Alphabetical listing of Community Financial Assistance staff

Bureau Director's Office

Mary Rose Teves, Bureau Director
(608) 267-7683
Mary.Teves@Wisconsin.gov

Vacant, Accountant
(608) 264-8905

  • fiscal/budget management
  • grant program reconciliation
  • liaison with Bureaus of Finance and Management and Budget

Traci Brewer, Information Technology Coordinator
(608) 267-2450
Traci.Brewer@Wisconsin.gov

  • bureau web pages

Kathy Wells, Program Assistant - Confidential
(608) 266-0918
Kathy.Wells@Wisconsin.gov

  • personnel
  • program support
  • forest fire protection programs

Pamela Foster Felt , Financial Assistance Specialist
(608) 266-0868
Pamela.FosterFelt@Wisconsin.gov

  • stewardship program for nonprofit conservation organizations which includes:
    • natural areas
    • habitat areas
    • urban rivers
    • streambank protection
    • trails
    • urban green space
    • local park aids
    • ice age trail
    • state property development grants
    • acquisition of development rights

Lavane Hessler, Financial Assistance Specialist
(608) 267-0497
Lavane.Hessler@Wisconsin.gov

  • stewardship program for local governments
    • local parks
    • urban green space
    • urban rivers
    • acquisition of development rights
    • LWCF (land and water conservation fund)

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    Staff for the Grants Section

    Patrick Kirsop, Grants Section Chief
    608-266-2747
    Patrick.Kirsop@wisconsin.gov

    • general questions involving grant programs administered in this section

    Kari Sue Beetham, Financial Assistance Specialist
    (608) 264-9207
    Kari.Beetham@wisconsin.gov

    • basic r ecycling
    • recycling consolidation
    • urban wildlife damage abatement and control
    • boating infrastructure

    Cathy Burrow, Financial Assistance Specialist
    (608) 266-1967
    Catherine.Burrow@Wisconsin.gov

    • dry cleaning grants

    Diane Conklin, Financial Assistance Specialist
    (715) 822-8583
    Diane.Conklin@Wisconsin.gov
    PO Box 397
    1341 2nd Avenue
    Cumberland, WI 54829

    • ATV
    • snowmobile
    • recreational boating
    • motorcycle
    • national recreation trails

    Tonya Duerst, CAOS File Manager
    (608) 267-3542
    Tonya.Duerst@Wisconsin.gov

    • Community Assistance Oracle System File Manager

    Diane Glodoski, Office Associate
    (608) 264-8902
    Diane.Glodoski@Wisconsin.gov

    • lake planning and protection grants
    • aquatic invasive species grants
    • recycling grants
    • river planning and protection grants
    • SLOH Sampling Costs

    Kathy Hanson, Financial Assistance Specialist
    (608) 266-9426
    Kathleen.Hanson@Wisconsin.gov

    • forest stewardship program
    • Wisconsin forest landowner grant program (WFLGP)
    • payment in lieu of taxes
    • aquatic invasive species grants
    • lake planning grants
    • lake protection grants
    • river protection grants
    • river planning grants

    Julie McCutchin, Office Associate
    (608) 267-7585
    Julie.McCutchin@Wisconsin.gov

    • ATV
    • snowmobile
    • recreational boating
    • motorcycle
    • stewardship

    Tim Parsons, Financial Assistance Specialist
    (608) 267-9385
    Timothy.Parsons@Wisconsin.gov

    • nonpoint source targeted runoff management grants
    • nonpoint source urban storm water grants
    • recreational trails

    Jeff Soellner, Financial Assistance Specialist
    (608) 267-7152
    Jeffrey.Soellner@Wisconsin.gov

    • county conservation aids
    • nonpoint source priority watershed grants
    • municipal flood control grants
    • well compensation grants

    Eileen Trainor, Financial Assistance Specialist
    (608) 267-0848
    Eileen.Trainor@Wisconsin.gov

    • fire protection (state)
    • municipal dam and dam removal grants

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    Staff for the Loans Section

    Robin Schmidt, Section Chief
    (608) 266-3915
    Robin.Schmidt@wisconsin.gov

    • general questions involving the Environmental Improvement Fund and the loan programs
      • Clean Water Fund Program
      • Safe Drinking Water Loan Program

    Dave Calhoon, Financial Assistance Specialist
    (608) 264-8844
    David.Calhoon@Wisconsin.gov

    • loan processing
    • Small Loan Program

    Jeanne Cargill, Financial Assistance Specialist
    (608) 267-7587
    Jeanne.Cargill@Wisconsin.gov

    • loan processing
    • Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
    • Rule development

    Maureen Hubeler, Financial Assistance Specialist
    (608) 266-0849
    Maureen.Hubeler@Wisconsin.gov

    • loan processing
    • loan disbursements
    • CWFP hardship assistance
    • project closeouts

    Navin Jarugumilli, Financial Assistance Specialist
    (608) 267-0490
    Navin.Jarugumilli@Wisconsin.gov

    • loan processing
    • Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District

    Meja Maka, Financial Assistance Specialist
    (608) 266-9193
    Meja.Maka@Wisconsin.gov

    • loan processing
    • MBE/WBE/SBRA requirements
    • new CWFP applications

    Becky Mesdjian, ELOS File Manager
    (608) 266-5888
    Rebecca.Mesdjian@Wisconsin.gov

    Debra Olson, Office Associate
    (608) 266-5889

    • Environmental Loans web pages
    • Loan Interests
    • program support

    Becky Scott, Financial Assistance Specialist
    (608) 267-7584
    Rebecca.Scott@Wisconsin.gov

    • loan processing
    • intended use plans (EPA)
    • needs survey
    • capitalization grants
    • federally funded projects
    • storm water projects

    Candice Sovinski, Financial Assistance Specialist
    (608) 264-8986
    Candice.Sovinski@Wisconsin.gov

    • loan processing
    • funding sources
    • replacement fund
    • user charges
    • CMAR
    • Clean Water Fund Loan Program

    Mary E. Wagner, Financial Assistance Specialist
    (608) 266-0498

    • loan processing
    • SDWLP ITAs and PERFS

    Cindy Wheeler
    (608) 266-3163

    • Environmental Loans web pages
    • program support

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    Regional Staff

    Below is a map showing all five DNR regions across the state. Click on your region for a list of names of financial assistance staff in that region. Or you can scroll further down for a list of names and counties served by each region.

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    South Central Region -- counties of Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Richland, Rock, Sauk

    Address: SCR Headquarters
    3911 Fish Hatchery Rd
    Fitchburg, WI 53711

    Sandy Chancellor , Environmental Grants Specialist
    (608) 275-7760
    Sandra.Chancellor@Wisconsin.gov

    Bernie Robertson, Construction Management Engineer
    (608) 275-3312
    Bernie.Robertson@Wisconsin.gov

    Mary Rothenmaier, Community Services Specialist
    (608) 275-3322
    Mary.Rothenmaier@Wisconsin.gov

    Renee Sanford, Government Outreach Team Leader
    608-275-3213
    Renee.Sanford@Wisconsin.gov

    Mary Zickerman, Community Services Specialist
    (608) 275-3218

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    Southeast Region -- counties of Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha

    Address: SER Headquarters
    2300 N. Dr. ML King Jr. Dr.
    Milwaukee, WI 53212

    Jim Ritchie, Government Outreach Team Leader
    (414) 263-8610
    Jim.Ritchie@Wisconsin.gov

    Walt Ebersohl, Environmental Grants Specialist
    (414) 263-8569
    Walter.Ebersohl@Wisconsin.gov

    Francis Fuja , Construction Management Engineer
    (414) 263-8749
    Francis.Fuja@Wisconsin.gov

    Dan Kaemmerer, Community Services Specialist
    (414) 263-8704
    Daniel.Kaemmerer@Wisconsin.gov

    Kathleen Wolski, Waterways Access Coordinator
    (414) 263-8670
    Kathleen.Wolski@Wisconsin.gov

     

    Address: Department of Natural Resources
    141 NW Barstow St. Rm 180
    Waukesha, WI 53188

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    Northeast Region -- counties of Brown, Calumet Door, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara

    Address: NER Headquarters
    2984 Shawano Ave.
    Green Bay, WI 54313-6727

    Christine Halbur, Government Outreach Team Leader
    (920) 662-5121
    Christine.Halbur@Wisconsin.gov

    Robert Hannes, Construction Management Engineer
    (920) 662-5116
    Robert.Hannes@Wisconsin.gov

    Gary Hanson, Community Services Specialist
    (920) 662-5123
    Gary.Hanson@Wisconsin.gov

    Faith Murray, Community Services Specialist
    (920) 662-5487
    Faith.Murray@Wisconsin.gov

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    Northern Region -- counties of Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor, Vilas, Washburn

    Ann Loechler, Community Services Specialist
    Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources
    1341 2nd Avenue
    Cumberland WI 54829
    (715) 822-2758
    Ann.Loechler@Wisconsin.gov

    Jane Malischke, Environmental Grants Specialist
    Spooner Service Center
    810 W. Maple St
    Spooner, WI 54801
    (715) 635-4062
    Jane.Malischke@Wisconsin.gov

    Steve Ohm, Construction Management Engineer (Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor, Vilas, Washburn)
    Rhinelander Service Center
    107 Sutliff Ave
    Rhinelander, WI 54501
    (715) 365-8939
    Steven.Ohm@Wisconsin.gov

    Judy Haydrucsko (WCR), Construction Management Engineer (Barron, Burnett, Polk)
    PO Box 4001
    1300 W Clairemont Ave
    Eau Claire, WI 54702
    (920) 209-0697
    Eau Claire: (715) 831-3268
    Judy.Hayducsko@Wisconsin.gov

    Ed Slaminski , Community Services Specialist
    Spooner Service Center
    810 W. Maple St
    Spooner, WI 54801
    (715) 635-4130
    Edward.Slaminski@Wisconsin.gov

    Jillian Steffes , Community Services Specialist
    Rhinelander Service Center
    107 Sutliff Ave
    Rhinelander, WI 54501
    (715) 365-8928
    Jillian.Steffes@Wisconsin.gov

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    West Central Region -- counties of Adams, Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Crawford, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Juneau, LaCrosse, Marathon, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Portage, St. Croix, Trempealeau, Vernon, Wood

    Address: Eau Claire Office
    PO Box 4001
    1300 W Clairemont Ave
    Eau Claire, WI 54702

    Karen Blodgett, Community Services Specialist
    (715) 836-6574
    Karen.Blodgett@Wisconsin.gov

    Judy Hayducsko - Construction Management Engineer
    (920) 209-0697
    Eau Claire: (715) 831-3268
    Judy.Hayducsko@Wisconsin.gov

    Beth Norquist , Community Services Specialist (ATV and Snowmobile Grant Programs for Buffalo, Crawford, Eau Claire, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Trempealeau and Vernon Counties)
    Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources
    (715) 839-3751
    Elizabeth.Norquist@Wisconsin.gov

    Bruce Neeb, Government Outreach Team Leader
    (715) 839-3713
    Bruce.Neeb@Wisconsin.gov

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    Last Revised: Wednesday December 07 2011