Board of Directors
Jon Beadell |
Will Miller
Will is happiest when he is outside, preferably in the woods on a bicycle. The state parks of Wisconsin are the perfect setting to enjoy some of Will’s favorite activities, some of which include hiking the start of the Ice Age Trail at Potawatomi, mountain biking the Full Monty at the Southern Kettles, winter fat biking the Greenbush trails in the Northern Kettles, and walking the dunes at Kohler-Andrae and then falling asleep to the sound of both a mature forest and the lake.
The state parks were always an accessible place for Will, but it was not until living out of state, traveling around the country, and visiting numerous national parks and forests that Will realized just how special the state parks of Wisconsin are. Now, the previously mentioned activities are amplified when Will gets to enjoy them with his
wife, son, and dog Jack.
Will joined the FWSP Board to help promote and enhance the resources he has been able to enjoy and to ensure they are available to many others and future generations
Linda Guelig
Linda Guelig |
She transferred to High Cliff State Park in 2007, where she was eventually promoted to Park Manager, then Park Superintendent. She retired from Wisconsin State Parks in 2018. She now lives in Redgranite, Wisconsin, and winters in Arizona.
Linda has visited almost every Wisconsin State Park. She hikes, bikes, paddles, and camps.
Linda grew up and subsequently raised three children with the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern
Unit in their backyard. She now has six grandchildren that are learning to love the outdoors as much as she does. Linda never misses an opportunity to share her knowledge of Wisconsin State Parks and Trails with the people she meets. As a board member, Linda believes she plays an important role in ensuring Wisconsin State Parks are around for future generations to enjoy.
Bill Pennoyer
I am a retired architect and project manager who splits his time between Fish Creek and Madison. Our family camped almost every summer at various Wisconsin state parks when I was growing up. After college, a large group of over 20 friends would camp every year at the group campsites at several state parks.
We purchased a second home across the street from Peninsula State Park in 2009. I always had a special fondness for Peninsula State Park. We took our daughters camping at Peninsula every summer and camped with other friends and their families when our daughters were growing up.
I became a member of the Friends of Peninsula State Park Board in 2021 after volunteering design and construction managing services for projects in the park. While in Fish Creek rarely does a day go by that I am not trail running, hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in Peninsula, Whitefish Dunes, Newport, Rock Island, or Potawatomi State Park.
Our Madison location is great for day trips to Governor Dodge, Devil’s Lake, Mirror Lake, Blue Mound, Lake Kegonsa, Governor Nelson, and Tower Hill State Park.
Being an avid user of our parks and trails for various nonmotorized recreational opportunities I became a member of the Nonmotorized Recreational and Transportation Trails Council in 2019.
I have a strong commitment to give back to the places that have been and continue to be such a large part of my enjoyment of the outdoors and outdoor recreation.
I believe our state parks are underfunded and that the dedication of the Friends groups plays a vital role in filling the gaps to preserve and enhance the quality of our parks.
Chrissy Oelke Born and raised in Beaver Dam, Chrissy has fond memories of parking alongside Highway 49 on the north side of Horicon Marsh to watch the great Canada Goose migration. But really that was the extent of her outdoor adventures, who knew years later a career in banking would be the kickstart to connecting her to nature. Horicon Bank is vested in its communities and is closely branded with Horicon Marsh. Through the Bank, she was introduced to the Friends of Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center. Chrissy developed a passion for volunteerism and a deep appreciation for the natural wonder right in her backyard. Being in such close proximity to home and work, she’s known to take strolls at the Marsh to soak in its grand splendor and maybe a picture or two (or twelve). She continues to volunteer her time and talents with the Friends of Horicon Marsh serving as Treasurer and set to rejoin their Board in 2023, where she previously served as President for 6 years. Chrissy was honored to be invited to the FWSP board in 2021 and currently serves as President and member of the Membership and Services Committee. Chrissy continues to reside in Beaver Dam with her husband and teenage son continually advocating for all to get out and experience nature around our beautiful State. (Contact Information)
Cliff Wall (1/21/2023)
Cliff Wall |