Future 5
Nominations are now closed for the 2022 Future 5 Awards. Thank you to those who submitted nominations.
2022 Future 5 Awards
Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Future 5 award. Five individuals have been recognized for their outstanding growth, service and leadership in their professional careers and in the Fond du Lac community. The 2022 Future 5 recipients are:
- Charlie Kudy, Village Administrator, Village of Campbellsport
- Michael Leb, President, LEB Insurance Group
- Josh Michels, Director of Manufacturing, Wisconsin Lighting Lab, Inc. (WiLL)
- Becca Schumacher, Marketing Manager, Wisconsin Lighting Lab, Inc. (WiLL)
- Jon Venhuizen, Partner/Financial Consultant, SIA Insurance Services
2021 Future 5 Awards
Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Future 5 award. Five individuals have been recognized for their outstanding growth, service and leadership in their professional careers and in the Fond du Lac community. The 2021 Future 5 recipients are:
- Kaitlyn Kenealy, Kenealy Counseling
- Jason Zellner, First Weber & Winfield Homes
- Hannah Scherer, Michels Corp.
- Joseph Fenrick, Fond du Lac School District
- Jackie Runge, South Hills Golf & Country Club
2021 Young Professional of the Year, Kaitlyn Kenealy
Kaitlyn of Kenealy Counseling as the YP of the Year for 2021. Committed to bringing mental health awareness to the Fond du Lac community, Kenealy spreads her important message across a variety of platforms, including her private practice, podcast, newsletter, and her upcoming book. To further create awareness surrounding mental health, she co-chairs both the Suicide Prevention Committee and Mental Health Access Committee. Additionally, Kenealy facilitates mental health training and workshops and serves as an executive contributor for Brainz Magazine.
2020 Future 5 Awards
Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Future 5 award. Five individuals have been recognized for their outstanding growth, service and leadership in their professional careers and in the Fond du Lac community. The 2019 Future 5 recipients were:
- Megan Schueller, National Exchange Bank & Trust
- Alicia Hans, Catalpa Health
- Alison Fairs Helleberg, United Manufactures, Inc./Faris Gourmet Popcorn & Treats
- Liz Morrell, The Arc Fond du Lac
- Maeghan Greeno, National Exchange Bank & Turst
2020 Young Professional of the Year, Maeghan Greeno
Maeghan is a Commercial Loan Officer with National Exchange Bank & Trust. She is involved with YPF on the 2021 Advisory Board, as the chair of YP Week, chair of Breakfast with Champions, and committee member of programming and events. She also serves on the board of directors of the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership and Fond du Lac Festivals, Inc. She serves as a team mentor with the North Fond du Lac School District INCubator Project, is a committee member with the Fond du Lac Elf Contest and is currently a participant in the Leadership Fond du Lac program. At work, she is on the wellness committee and co-chairs the corporate challenge.
2019 Future 5 Awards
Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Future 5 award. Five individuals have been recognized for their outstanding growth, service and leadership in their professional careers and in the Fond du Lac community. The 2019 Future 5 recipients were:
- Shawn Fisher, Agnesian & Ripon Medical Center Foundations
- Jessica Kimball, The Arc Fond du Lac
- Vicente Lezama, Hair Lounge
- Craig Much, Horicon Bank
- JJ Raflik, Fond du Lac Family YMCA
2019 Young Professional of the Year, Vicente Lezama Morales
As a new Downtown Fond du Lac business owner, Vicente Lezama has already begun putting down deep roots in the community through his community activism and commitment to providing necessary diversity and inclusion work. As owner and cosmetologist of Hair Lounge, Lezama has accomplished a lot in the five years since graduating from the Advance College of Cosmetology in Waupun. From being a manager of a salon in Forest Mall to renting a booth and becoming a milk_shake product line educator, he was able to build a strong clientele that supported his every move.
2018 Future 5 Awards
Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 Future 5 award. Five individuals have been recognized for their outstanding growth, service and leadership in their professional careers and in the Fond du Lac community. The 2018 Future 5 recipients were:
- Larissa Clinard, J.F. Ahern Company
- Ben Giles, Fond du Lac Family YMCA and Fond du Lac City Council
- Taylor Moret, Society Insurance
- Sadie Parafiniuk, Congressman Glenn Grothman
- Shavana Talbert, Fond du Lac School District
2018 Young Professional of the Year, Larissa Clinard
Larissa Clinard, Fleet Manager at J.F. Ahern Company, has continued to pave the way in her career since joining the company as an office manager in 2007. Clinard credits her Army career for her “failure is not an option mentality” that has motivated her to continue to tackle challenges in her career. In 2012, she was promoted to the newly created role of Fleet Manager in which over the past few years she has implemented a telematics program for over 500 vehicles, developed driver risk management programs and consolidated over $7 million in fleet spend. Most recently, she expanded the department to include the organization’s delivery logistics – an initiative to support sustainable growth for Ahern.
2017 Future 5 Awards
Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 Future 5 award. Five individuals have been recognized for their outstanding growth, service and leadership in their professional careers and in the Fond du Lac community. The 2017 Future 5 recipients were:
- Grace Bruins, Horicon Bank
- David Michalkiewicz, Fond du Lac School District
- Katie Reinke, Agnesian HealthCare
- Joe Truesdale, wisnet.com
- Sara Wild, Michels Corporation
2017 Young Professional of the Year, Joe Truesdale
Joe Truesdale, Marketing Account Manager at wisnet.com, approaches his daily life and career with a high level of passion, integrity and wisdom. You’ll most likely recognize Truesdale as the face of all things “young professional” related. He’s been an advocate and volunteer for the Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) having served as President in 2016, is a current member of their executive committee, board of directors, marketing committee, and YPWeek committee, and volunteers for several events including IdeaCamp, Kickin’ for a Cause, Amazing Race and more. He has also represented YPF in the state-wide 72 initiative that seeks collaboration across all 72 counties in Wisconsin.
2016 Future 5 Award Recipients
Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2016 Future 5 award. Five individuals have been recognized for their outstanding growth, service and leadership in their professional careers and in the Fond du Lac community. The 2016 Future 5 recipients were:
- Holly Luehring, Michels Corporation
- Theresa Menting, Sweet N Easy Events LLC
- Kelly Norton, St. Mary’s Springs Academy
- Sarah Spang, Fond du Lac County Economic Development Corporation
- Katie Tank, Agnesian HealthCare
2016 Young Professional of the Year, Holly Luehring
Holly Luehring, Director of Marketing at Michels Corporation, has been impacting her team and company along with the Fond du Lac community, for the past 16 years. Starting as an intern, Holly grew through various roles to her current Director position. Over the past 18 months, Holly has achieved the introduction of a corporate-wide benevolent giving policy, an internal customer service training program and (vastly important to YP culture) a comprehensive engagement and retention program that focuses on team building, families, volunteerism and personal enrichment.
2015 Future 5 Award Recipients
Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2015 Future 5 award. Five individuals have been recognized for their outstanding growth, service and leadership in their professional careers and in the Fond du Lac community. The 2015 Future 5 recipients were:
- Jenny Knuth, wisnet.com
- Jenna Floberg, Agnesian HealthCare
- Tony Goebel, GOEBEL Group Benefits, LLC / 5GBenfits, LLC
- Ryan Haase, Society Insurance
2015 Young Professional of the Year, Jenny Knuth
Knowledge. Skill. Desire. Those are just three attributes used to describe Jenny Knuth, Art Director at wisnet.com while being named a 2015 Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) Future 5 Award Recipient and 2015 Young Professional of the Year. Jenny Knuth has helped her clients big and small to reach their customers and stakeholders with impressive campaigns and solutions. The importance of community of course needs to be important for the YP of the Year. For Knuth, to say that community is “important” may very well be an understatement. In YPF alone, Knuth is a Past President, Board Member, Marketing and Programming & Events member and past co-chair, as well as a vital part to a successful Leaderfest in 2014 and the inaugural YPWeek in April of 2015. Not to mention her involvement with Fond du Lac Works, Envision Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund, Sophia Foundation and more.
2014 Future 5 Award Recipients
Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2014 Future 5 award. Five individuals have been recognized for their outstanding growth, service and leadership in their professional careers and in the Fond du Lac community. The 2014 Future 5 recipients were:
- R. Scott Blamey, wisnet.com
- Holly Brenner, Agnesian HealthCare
- Dan Hebel, Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac
- Nick Nell, Mercury Marine
- Gina Popp, wisnet.com
2014 Young Professional of the Year, Holly Brenner
Holly Brenner, VP of Strategic Development & Marketing at Agnesian HealthCare continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of Agnesian HealthCare and their efforts to make our community healthier and happier. Additionally, as Envision Fond du Lac Chairperson, a Noon Rotarian, board member of the Fond du Lac Family YMCA, the Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce, Fond du Lac Convention & Visitors Bureau and many more, it is clear she is passionate about making the Fond du Lac community even stronger. These accomplishments, and many more, have earned Holly Brenner YPF’s 2014 Young Professional of the Year.
2013 Future 5 Award Recipients
- Amy Collett – Society Insurance
- Dr. David Hammes, O.D. – Family Focus Eye Care
- Steve Leaman – Horicon Bank
- Sam McClone – McClone
- Michael Schumacher – Eden Stone Co. / Valders Stone & Marble
2013 Young Professional of the Year, Sam McClone
Through his involvement and service, McClone’s impact in the Fond du Lac community is remarkable. Even more remarkable however, is his commitment to encouraging others to follow in his footsteps. In the past, McClone has credited YPF for his start in the community. And while the organization is thrilled to have his recognition, it is clear that YPF would not be where it is today without his help. Dedicated and hardworking, McClone has been instrumental in promoting and growing the YPF organization for over eight years. His connection to this organization, on top of his qualifications as one of the 2013 Future 5 support Sam McClone as being named 2013 Young Professional of the Year.