Meet The Board
John Schott (President)
John, President of ELIA, is a permanent resident of Sheboygan Bay and an Elkhart Village trustee. His attachment to the lake spans many decades. John is a retired global marketing manager for Kohler Co. He’s married to Martha. Their three daughters and their grandchildren enjoy the Elkhart Lake experience.
Chris Strigenz
(Vice President)
(Vice President)
Chris grew up summering on Elkhart at her Linnehan family cottage. She now enjoys Elkhart with her husband, Mark and daughter, Catie. Chris’s 37 year technology sales career, spanned across industries while at IBM, Oracle, Sun Microsystems and Apple. Currently loving retirement, focusing on her top priorities; family, friends and KEB!
Kim Elias (Secretary)
Kim is a hydrogeologist with 30 years of environmental consulting experience. Her passion for lake life and knowledge of the environment inspires her contributions to our lake. Kim has lived on Elkhart Lake for over 25 years, loves paddle boarding, and her daughter Maggi attends UW Madison.
Randy Boeldt (Treasurer)
Randy is a lifelong resident of Sheboygan County, dedicating his entire career to public service through a series of roles within the field of law enforcement. His journey culminated in his well-deserved retirement in 2012, capping off a 22-year tenure as the Chief of Police for Elkhart Lake.
John Steffes
John has been a Sheboygan County resident his entire life. He has worked in the corporate world for the past 35 years and is currently the General Manager of the Osthoff Resort. In his free time, he enjoys volunteering, spending time with his family, and is an avid sportsman.
Bill Easom
Bill was raised in Milwaukee, Wi. and has been coming to Elkhart Lake since 1973. He is a longtime member of the Elkhart Lake Sailing Club and enjoys outdoor activities. Bill lives in Chicago with his wife, two college aged kids and his dog Lambeau. He is currently a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley since 1983.
Peter Gunther
Growing up, Peter learned “It never rains at Elkhart.” He is a third generation Elkhart sailor, who swam at Big Blue and trained for cross-country on the path. He is a semi-retired lawyer. Elkhart’s seasons, blue water, and beauty bless him, his wife Mary, and children, Christena and Travis.
Mike Froh
Mike and his wife, Susie White, are both lifelong residents of Sheboygan County. Mike was one of the owners of a large independent insurance agency in Sheboygan, retiring in 2018. He has been racing cars at Road America since 1971, is an avid Lake Michigan boater, and occasionally cruises Elkhart Lake in his Amphicar.
Nancy Hanlon
Nancy enjoyed many summer days on Elkhart Lake with her husband and children while living in Plymouth and working as a Spanish teacher. Now retired, she is very interested in controlling the spread of invasive aquatic species through education and sound environmental practices.
Lauren Hall
Lauren grew up summers at the lake and hearing stories of her grandmother’s adventures in Turtle Bay in the 1930s. Now a permanent resident in the Village of Elkhart Lake, Lauren and her husband Bill are enjoying the lake through the eyes of their young son. Lauren and her family cherish the lake experience and community.
Kevin Sofen
Kevin grew up spending summers in Elkhart Lake, but his love for water has grown beyond Sheboygan. He now works in Chicago for a water treatment company that brings safe water solutions to those in need. Kevin hopes to educate and provide clean water solutions to everyone he meets.
Sarah Majerus
Sarah lives in the Village of Elkhart lake with her husband Joe and their two boys, Max and Sammy. They are often found exploring the woods and waters of Elkhart Lake and beyond. Sarah is a wetland ecologist with a passion for connecting humans with the natural environment.
Mary Jo Vollrath
Mary Jo and her five children have enjoyed making memories along the beautiful shores of Elkhart Lake where she has lived for over 30 years. Mary Jo is a retired school teacher, active community member, and has returned to the ELIA board for a second time.
Kate Vollrath
Kate Vollrath grew up in Elkhart Lake. She spends most of her time writing and playing in the deep snow of Northern California. Wisconsin will always be her home. The incredible local culture, extraordinary community, and Sundays spent floating across Elkhart Lake are what keep her rooted and returning back to her favorite freshwater shoreline.
Ann Windsor
Ann was born and raised in Sheboygan, and Elkhart Lake has been a place of joy for her throughout her entire life. Over the years and during all seasons she has shared her love of Elkhart with friends and family. She hopes to preserve the beauty and magic of Elkhart Lake for generations to come. Ann lives in Milwaukee and Elkhart Lake with her husband, Doug Stahl. She has been a practicing ob/gyn for over 25 years and now serves as VP for Women’s Health at Advocate Aurora.