Board of Directors

President – Amy Braker

Amy Braker has a diverse background in office administration, music education, and, inventory management. She is currently a stay-at-home-mom, solo ensemble accompanist for Oakfield Schools, certified organizer, and serves on the board for Feed My Starving Children. Amy is originally from Georgia and has lived in Fond du Lac for almost two decades. She is excited to serve our community in this capacity with the full support of her husband and three children.

Committee:

Executive Committee

Vice President – Tom Walker
Tom Walker is Quality Manager at GREIF. Tom has been a Quality Professional with 34 years of manufacturing experience, with industries ranging from graphic printing to machining of engine components to aluminum foundry to paperboard tubes and cores.  Through these experiences he has been the change agent for process improvements; this has lead him to follow the words of Socrates “The secrets of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” Tom is a long time resident of Fond du Lac. He has held several leadership position in non-profit organizations.  Starting with the Boys Scouts of America, Tom was a Pack Committee Chairman, in Appleton, for 4 years where he and his team were able to implement a successful non-traditional fundraising campaign. During this time scout enrollment tripled.  He has also served as the Chairman of the Church Council and the Personnel Committee at Ascension Lutheran Church as well as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Elks.  Tom is looking forward to utilizing his skills for process improvements to strengthen our local organization, and fulfill the mission of improving lives for families in Fond du Lac County.

Committee:

Executive Committee

Building Committee Chair

Secretary – Amy Emmer-Sheldon, MD

As a Fond du Lac County native, Amy Emmer-Sheldon is passionate about supporting a vibrant Fond du Lac community. She is the secretary of Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County and is a member of the Family Selection Committee.  Amy is a Pediatrician at Aurora Health Care in Fond du Lac, helping our youngest community members thrive. She was a volunteer and board member for the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac and continues to support their mission. She is involved in her church and multiple community organizations.  She and her husband, Neil, have 2 young adult children.  In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, baking, crafts, and candy making.

Committee:

Executive Committee

Family Selection Committee Chair

Resource Development Committee

Treasurer – Jason Mayer, CPA (FVSBank)

Jason works at FVSBank as Vice President and Controller with more than 20 years of banking experience in the accounting department.   He graduated from North Central College with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.  While at North Central College, Jason participated in Cross Country and Track & Field.  He enjoys following the state sports teams and golfing.

Committee:

Executive Committee

Finance Committee

Building Committee

Board Member – Sandy Syms (Advocap)

Sandy works with Advocap and administrates the Wisconsin Help for Homeowners program. This program is part of the Cares Act and provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners’ that were impacted by COVID 19. Sandy is passion-driven to help homeowners sustain and maintain homeownership and has dedicated herself to sustainability homeownership for 20 years. Sandy has served on the Homeowner Selection Committee for Habitat for six years prior to being appointed a board member. She will be continuing her service for homeowner selection, preparing and processing down payment grant assist along with other volunteer opportunities for Habitat, as needed.
Committee:

Family Selection Committee

Board Member – Al Sturgeon
Al Sturgeon serves as Associate Vice President for Student Success and Assistant Professor of Political Science at Ripon College. Al has a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Arkansas and a JD degree from the Caruso School of Law at Pepperdine University. He is a member of the State Bar of California and has served on the boards of various community organizations in the past but has a special love for Habitat for Humanity. Al has worked as a coach, teacher, pastor, and higher education professional and has now lived in six states but is extremely proud of his new home state of Wisconsin! Al and his wife, Jody, have two adult daughters that serve as teachers in Los Angeles, California, and Austin, Texas, respectively. In his spare time, Al enjoys running, reading, writing, and being a sports fan.

Committee:

Church Relation Committee

Staff

Kathy Strong-Langolf,

Executive Director

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Kathy brings many years of professional experience and passion to this position.Her skill set is a perfect fit for our local affiliate as she excels in community relations, fundraising and development, event management and has years of non-profit expertise. Kathy has worked at the UWO-Fond du Lac campus as the Event and Theater manager, Art Galley Curator and marketing. Prior to working for the campus, she was the HFH of FDL County executive director for several years. Kathy graduated from MPTC, FVTC, Lakeland College and is certified in Fund Raising Management and a registered Interior Designer.