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Jess Medema

Jess Medema serves as Board President of Central Conservation. With over 15 years of experience in the financial industry and currently Assistant Vice President of Lending Finance at Altra Federal Credit Union, she brings both expertise and a deep commitment to community impact.

Michael Scott

Michael Scott is a Parent Educator and a member of the Marketing and Outreach team at The Parenting Place. The mission of The Parenting Place aligns closely with the work of Central Conservation, supporting strong families, communities, and connections to place.

Justin T. Reineking

Justin T. Reineking has spent more than 20 years at State Bank Financial and is passionate about connecting young people to conservation. A longtime La Crosse resident, he values protecting the outdoor spaces that make the Coulee Region special.

Tim Sprain

Tim Sprain is a 7th grade teacher and Science Coordinator for the La Crosse School District and a graduate faculty member at UW–La Crosse. A Coulee Region native, he is passionate about education, land stewardship, and the hands-on conservation work championed by WisCorps.

Barbara Thompson

Barbra Thompson is a longtime environmental educator and former Outdoor Education Center Coordinator for the West Salem School District. With a degree in Forest Management from UW–Stevens Point, she has dedicated her career to connecting young people with nature and outdoor learning.

Buzz Bocher

Buzz Bocher is a founding board member who has supported WisCorps since its inception. A retired environmental studies professor from UW–La Crosse, he is passionate about hands-on conservation work and connecting young people with the outdoors.

Amy DuPont

Amy DuPont is an award-winning journalist featured on CNN, FOX, and CBS News and a UW–La Crosse graduate. Now Creative Media Manager at Kwik Trip, she brings storytelling expertise and creativity to her work and community.

Lauren Cordy

Lauren Cordy is a UW–La Crosse marketing graduate and graphic designer. A former Central Conservation Marketing Fellow, she remains passionate about creativity, community, and connecting people with the natural beauty of the Driftless Region.