Centergy Announces 2026 Officers & Board of Directors
January 14, 2026, Central Wisconsin, WI – Centergy, a nonprofit regional marketing and economic development organization, is proud to announce the 2025 Board of Directors and officers. This year’s two newly appointed members bring diverse expertise and a shared dedication to advancing economic growth and community development in Central Wisconsin.
New Board Members
Stephanie Lynn – Church Mutual Insurance, Vice President and Chief Actuary
Stephanie Lynn serves as the Vice President and Chief Actuary for Church Mutual Insurance where she provides strategic leadership in forecasting, financial modeling, and data driven decision making. With more than 15 years of experience she brings strong analytical perspective to long-term planning.
With deep personal and professional ties to the region, Stephanie is committed to ensuring Central Wisconsin remains vibrant and competitive. Her expertise aligns strongly with talent growth and business development, with a focus on creating sustainable careers in the region that will attract and retain skilled talent.
As a member of Centergy’s Board of Directors, Stephanie is motivated to build consensus, align strategies, and advance initiatives that will strengthen Central Wisconsin’s economy.
Jenny Resch – UW Stevens Point, Executive Director of Economic Engagement & Strategic Partnerships
Jenny serves as Executive Director of Economic Engagement & Strategic Partnerships at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, where she leads efforts to connect higher education, industry, and community partners to strengthen the regional talent pipeline and drive economic vitality.
With professional roots spanning communities across Central Wisconsin, she brings a unique regional perspective that helps her to build collaborative initiatives that expand access to learning and workforce development. Her expertise centers on talent growth and business development with a strong emphasis on relationship building and partnerships.
As a board member, Jenny is motivated by Centergy’s role as a regional catalyst for collaboration. She is committed to strengthening connections, supporting entrepreneurship, new business investment, and regional advocacy efforts for Central Wisconsin.
Regarding her new role on the Centergy Board, Resch stated, “I’m excited to serve on the Centergy board because of its proven ability to develop and execute strategies focused on the strengths of our region. Centergy’s work to advance economic growth and community partnership aligns strongly with my role at UW-Stevens Point, and that is why I chose to get involved.”
2026 Officers
- Chair: Gautam Malik, Chief Executive Officer at Gamber-Johnson LLC
- Vice Chair: Joe Schuchardt, Findorff, Director of North Central Operations
- Treasurer: Nick Faber, CPA, President/CEO at Simplicity Credit Union
- Secretary: Denise Sonnemann, Executive Director, Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Other Board Members
- James Matheson, Senior Vice President- Chief Strategy Officer, Aspirus
- Manny Vasquez, Vice President/Partner, Pfefferle Companies
- Melinda Osterberg, Regional Economic Development Director, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
- Maureen Carlson, Business Development Manager, Greenfire Management Services
- John Jacobson, Director of Public Affairs at Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C.
Advancing Central Wisconsin Forward
Centergy’s 2025 Board of Directors and officers are set to lead the organization in driving regional growth through initiatives focused on Talent Growth, Regional Advocacy, Business Development, and Partner Engagement. This dedicated team is committed to promoting economic development, fostering collaboration among businesses and communities, and enhancing the quality of life in Central Wisconsin.