PRESIDENT

Beth Krieck, MBA, CPTD, is thrilled to be an Ownership Culture Consultant with ESOP Partners. With 15 years’ experience in Learning and Development, she designs and delivers innovative client solutions that help businesses reach their full potential. Previously, she worked at Thrivent Financial, where she collaborated with HR and DEI to create a world-class onboarding experience for new hires. Beth loves to travel outside her home base of Wisconsin (give her a mountain and she’s happy), loves gardening despite her lack of a green thumb, and is a voracious reader (brain science or military history usually top the list). Though she dreams of running and biking, she excels at the art of couch surfing.

PAST PRESIDENT 

Chris Winiecki considers himself a continual learner with a mindset for growth – always looking for an opportunity to further develop himself in all aspects. His present role as Senior Director of Integrated Services at the Walbec Group companies allows him to put the strong value he places on servant and transformative leadership into action. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Civil and Environmental Engineering in 1997 and has been in the construction industry with the Walbec Group for 26 years in various capacities. Chris came to realize his innate passion for organizational development, leadership, and change interventions, which led him to obtaining his Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Change from Edgewood College in 2021. Of most importance to Chris is aiding others in their development to achieve their goals and aspirations, both personally and professionally.

PRESIDENT ELECT

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VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

Kathy Hartung-Kramer is a lifelong learner with a Masters in Instructional & Performance and more than 25 years of experience in talent management and training & development. She has a passion for extending the reach of learning with technology. Kathy is currently working in Learning and Leadership & Leadership Development at Thrivent Financial, where she’s been since 2001. Previous to that she led the e-learning efforts at Tamzen Media and worked as lead -training consultant at Wausau Insurance. She is a volunteer at United Way (Children and Youth Impact Area), the Warming Shelter, and various animal shelters, and is a member of the Marketing and Metrics Committee for the Thrivent Women’s Leadership Network. She lives in Appleton with her husband, daughter (when she’s not away at college), dog, and cat. In her spare time, she loves to be active and outdoors, spending time on the lake at her cottage, skiing, scuba diving, swimming, biking, and running.

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VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMMING

Rachel Jilek is a Learning Consultant at Eastman Kodak Company with 15+ years in Learning & Development, including time at UPS, Verizon, and Pitney Bowes. She loves instructional design and helping trainers shine. She holds a bachelor's degree in marketing from Lakeland University. As Vice President of Programming, she’s excited to bring local L&D leaders together with programs that solve problems and inspire growth. When she’s not working, Rachel enjoys hanging out with family, friends, and her dog Rusty. Additionally, she volunteers at a local elementary school, making sure kids have meals for the weekend.

VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE

Megan Rasmussen is an Instructional Designer for the Data and Analytics team at US Venture. She has been in her role since October 2022. Megan recently went back to school and graduated with an Associate in Business Analysis. Prior to instructional design, Megan taught high school social studies. She has a passion for history and traveling, but most of all learning!  Some of her hobbies include traveling, petting animals and aerial arts.

VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION

Amy Babik is a Learning & Development Partner at Schneider where she creates meaningful learning experiences for Schneider associates. Amy is a graduate of UW-Eau Claire with a bachelor's in history. Amy found her passion for Learning & Development when a leader within Schneider pushed her to apply for a role on the L&D team. After several years on the Learning & Development team, Amy became MBTI certified and then expanded her skills by earning her CPTD in June 2019. Amy's passion for learning extends beyond her work by volunteering with several Green Bay organizations that offer adult learning classes.

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