Board & Staff
Oktoberfest USA (La Crosse Festivals, Inc.) is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. They have the fiduciary and sustainability responsibility for Oktoberfest’s events, assets and the brand. Typical service is two consecutive three-year terms. The Festmasters serve as corporate Trustees. Officers and members change each January at the annual meeting of the corporation. Persons interested in serving on the board should submit a letter of interest to the Oktoberfest office during the month of October (after Oktoberfest) for consideration for expected vacancies. Oktoberfest employs a “working board” model. Office staff provide significant support but individual board members take responsibility for various events and operations.
Board of Directors and Staff
Josh Aliesch | City Brewery & Kramer’s | |
Doug Billings | Empire Screen Printing | |
James Brennan | La Crosse Technical Consultants (LTC) | |
Michelle Buchholz | Marketing + Event Manager | |
Eric Loewenhagen | CPC - Crescent Printing Co. | |
Alex Lueck | Xcel Energy | |
Jenn Luedtke | Town & Country Title | |
Steve Michaels | Rural Mutual Insurance | |
Jen O'Brien | Midwest Family Broadcasting | |
Brian Reitzel | Gundersen Health System | |
Kris Salzwedel | La Crosse Center | |
Bobbi Schoh | Westby Coop Creamery | |
Jean Taylor | Midwest Family Broadcasting | |
Patti Townsend-Berra | Townsend Insurance | |
Mark Wemette | La Crosse Technical Consultants (LTC) | |
Kelly Wilde | President | Magnum Media |
Travis Wills | Grounds Superintendent |