Board of Directors
The Board of Directors oversees the vision of the Fort Atkinson Club. Contact info@fortatkinsonclub.org to reach the board and staff with any questions, comments, or concerns.
From left to right: Jason Lynk, Leslie LaMuro, Linda Rains, Beth Gore, Kelli Rowley, Mary Jones, Alan Goldberg and Ramsey Larson
Mary Jones
Co-President
Retired, Teacher
Although I haven’t lived in Fort Atkinson for a number of years, Fort Atkinson will always be “home”. My family’s deep connection and commitment to this community has brought me back, and I am thrilled to be on the board of the directors of the FAC. More than anything, I want this incredible building to endure as a place where all of us can gather to learn, celebrate, and appreciate Fort Atkinson.
Alan Goldberg
Treasurer
Retired
I live in Fort Atkinson with a rescue dog, two rescue cats, and my wife Kay Udey, a Fort Atkinson native. Now retired, I was the Director of the Headwaters Area Agency on Aging in Bemidji, MN for many years before starting a life-long learning non-profit serving small towns in northcentral Minnesota.
Ramsey Larson
Board Member
Physician
I grew up in Fort Atkinson and recently moved back to finish my career caring for the good people of my hometown. I am thankful for the many ways this community helped me grow, and for the many wonderful friendships and family connections I have here. It is my honor to serve on the board of the FAC and to support its mission, which is to enrich this community and the lives of all those who live here.
Tari Poeppel
Board Member
Business Professional
I am dedicated to fostering community engagement and enriching local life through our programs and initiatives. My passion for supporting collaborative spaces drives my commitment to enhancing the club’s role as a hub for connection and growth. I value the opportunity to work alongside fellow board members to promote inclusivity and ensure that our community space is a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
Beth Gore
Board Member
Retired, Potter
Beth Gore is a native of Fort Atkinson who recently returned after an absence of 40 years. A former Rainbow girl, she is thrilled that the Masonic Temple has been restored and repurposed for community use.
Beth graduated from UW-Whitewater with a degree in Art Education, K-12. She and her husband, Johannes Mellage, met while working at Rowe Pottery Works in Cambridge. They relocated to rural central North Carolina to open their handmade pottery studio and gallery, Cady Clay Works, in a historic pottery area. Thirty-two years later, they retired due to arthritis and moved to Fort Atkinson. Besides art, her other passions are reading, hiking, and travel.
Beth is also on the Board of the Fort Atkinson Woman’s Club and volunteers at the Public Library, Hoard Museum, and Hospital Gift Shop.
Kelli Rowley
Co-President
Retired
I moved to Fort Atkinson from Iowa for my first post-college job in 1984. After working in magazine publishing for 5 years, I left to raise my three children until they were in school.
In 1998, I began working at the Dwight Foster Public Library, and retired in July of 2020, which is also the year I joined the board of the Fort Atkinson Club. Now in my third term, I greatly enjoy working with my fellow board members and FAC staff.
In retirement, I find myself busier than ever and especially enjoy spending time with my family in Milwaukee, including two young grandchildren.
Leslie LaMuro
Secretary
Retired, Marketing Specialist
For 17 years I was the marketing director for the Young Auditorium now known as The Young. Then for 5 years worked in the UW-W College of Arts and Communications as the associate marketing coordinator for five departments. I have a deep appreciation for art in all its forms and am thrilled to serve on the Fort Atkinson Club board of directors.
Jason Lynk
Board Member
Website Content Administrator
My family and I have called Fort Atkinson home for 9 years. I spent most of my career as a marketing executive in the telecommunications industry before taking a career hiatus to spend time raising my two young children. I have recently returned to the workforce as a website administrator and continue to offer marketing support to several local organizations. I’m excited to be a part of the Fort Atkinson Club board because I want to provide Fort Atkinson a welcoming and inclusive place where everyone can gather and experience arts and culture without having to drive to a big city.
Linda Rains
Board Member
Retired, Self-employed entrepreneur
I was born and raised in Fort Atkinson. After spending quite a few years away after college I moved back to raise my children in Fort Atkinson.
I am honored to be on the board of Fort Atkinson Club to support the mission of FAC and provide a gathering place for the families of Fort Atkinson to come together and enrich their lives.