Throughout the startup and pilot phase of the program, we have relied almost entirely on a volunteer workforce. We are extremely grateful to everyone who has donated their time and expertise. Listed below are our current organizing groups and continuing contributors.
Board and Advisory Council Members
- Tiffany Malone, Alvarado Real Estate Group
- Sara Alvarado, Author / Speaker / Real Estate Entrepreneur
- Grace Trewartha, Live Beneath Your Means
- Gail Wiseman, One City Schools
- Darin Harris, Living Giving Enterprises
- Robert Beets, Prime Root
- Sara Whitley, Johnson Financial Group
- Justice Castañeda, Common WealthDevelopment
- Robert Proctor, Axley Brynelson
- Narik Riak, Movin’ Out
- Katie Kolakowski, Stark Company Realtors
- Sarah Campagna, Summit Credit Union
- Nakia Wiley, MMSD
- Ashley Bergren, UW Credit Union
- Ian Carter, Keller Williams Realty
- Jeff Mack, Park Bank
- Salli Martyniak, Community leader
- Kevin King, Former Executive Vice President, South Central WI Realtors Association (1988-2019)
Course Instructors & Support
Jonathon Ferguson and Grace Trewartha, Wealth Building instructors
Keena Atkinson and LaShawne Hunt, Financial Literacy
Ian Carter, Own It Homeownership Mentor
Education Committee
- Sara Campagna, co-chair, Summit Credit Union
- Jodie Pope, Own It Homeowner
- Ashley Bergren, UW Credit Union
- Ian Warlick-Short, UW Credit Union
- Alex Ysquierdo, Wisconsin Economic Development
- Lane Manning, RE/MAX Preferred
- Ian Carter, Keller Williams
- Dave Grauwels, Guild Mortgage
Fundraising Team
- Robert Beets, Prime Root
- Sara Alvarado, Author / Speaker / Real Estate Entrepreneur
- Grace Trewartha, Live Beneath Your Means
- Eliza Waters, Grant writer volunteer
DPA Committee
- Sarah Whitely, Johnson Bank
- Darin Harris, Journey of Collaboration
- Nilda Bernier, Latino Chamber of Commerce
- Ashley Bergren, UW Credit Union
Volunteers
Volunteers are a major part of our success. If you are interested in contributing to OWN IT, learn more about volunteering opportunities.