Who We Are

Our mission: Having fun, impacting lives.

Through our many events, random acts of kindness, outreach and advocacy efforts, we strive to create a more inclusive and supportive environment, empowering individuals and enriching the whole Ozaukee County community. We do this with a focus on individuals with disabilities, establishing memorials and community impact initiatives.

Getting involved with Mel’s Charities can be a personally fulfilling way to impact lives in our community. Whether you’re a Doer who volunteers, a Donor who supports our mission with events on our behalf, a Door Opener who introduces others to our team, a Dreamer with big ideas… or all four of them…you’re making a difference you can see every day.

Our Team

Board

Executive Director
Tom “Mel” Stanton

President
Ed Trygstad

Past President
Tim Hilgart

Vice President
Tom Meaux

Secretary
Mary Kay Baumann

Treasurer
Greg Wilterdink

 

Directors

Tom Altstiel
Mike LaRosa
John Lerand
Michael Matar
Dick Phalen
Ross Rintelman
Rachel Rizzo
Sara Walker

 

Founders Board

Blaine Bergmann
Ed Bublitz
Don Hahn
Tim Horrigan
Gene Peterson

Administrative Volunteers

Chris Christon
Shirley Krenzke

Event Manager

Amy Sterkenburg

Volunteer Coordinator

Susie Hoppe

Pigments for a Cause

Susan Grosskoph
Jeanne Peterson

Mel’s Ambassadors

Too many to mention, and we’re adding more all the time!

Ross, Aaron, Katie, Andy, Quinn