Board of Directors

Our Mission

The Discovery Center connects people with nature in Wisconsin's Northwoods. Our mission is to promote stewardship of the region's natural and cultural resources.


Our Location

215 Highway W in Manitowish Waters, about one mile north of Highway 51 and County W

 

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2011/12 Board of Directors

Duanne Swift - President
Owner, Butternut Creek Log & Timber Frame Homes
Former Executive Director, Green Bay Chamber of Commerce

Rolf Ethun - Vice President
Retired Executive Director, North Lakeland Discovery Center
Small Business Owner, Rolf Ethun Appraisals President, Winchester Town Lakes Committee

Al Manteuffel - Treasurer
Retired Lt. Col USAFR Marketing Executive and Corporate Strategic Planner

Dorothy Wahner - Secretary
Retired Executive Director, Interfaith Non-Profit
Retired Social Services Director, Lakeview Hospital
President & Past Treasurer, Rotary

Betty Forster
Teacher, North Lakeland School
Founding Board Member, North Lakeland Discovery Center

Dick Hemming
Retired Attorney
Committee Chair, Presque Isle Town Zoning Committee
Former Board President, North Lakeland Discovery Center

Tom Joseph
Writer & Author Song of Tides
Former Interim Executive Director, North Lakeland Discovery Center
Founding Board Member, North Lakeland Discovery Center
President, Manitowish Waters Lakes Association

Jim Reichert
Insurance Executive, Chief Operating Officer
Board Member, Manitowish Chain Defense Fund
President, Manitowish Waters Alliance

Blake A. Theisen, RLA
Associate, SAA Design Group
Landscape Architect/ Park Planner

Jerry Wilke
Lifelong Northwoods vacationer, Built a home in Manitowish Waters 1987
President JGW Enterprises; Sales/Marketing/Brand Management Consulting 
Retired Vice President Harley-Davidson Motor Company;  Sales/Marketing/Brand Management 
Chairman/Secretary Manitowish Waters Airport Operating Committee