Board of Directors
Board of Directors
President – Stephanie Albers (Horicon Bank)
Stephanie Albers works for Horicon Bank as the Premier Banking Officer with more than 10 years banking experience. She has a passion for helping people and serving others. She is involved in many community boards and activities such as: playing flute/piccolo in the Fond du Lac Symphonic Band, singing with South Shore Chorale, singing with the Jazz Choir at Holy Family Catholic Parish, serving as Co-Chair for the Fond du Lac Money Smart Week Committee, serving as Co-Chair for the Leadership Fond du Lac Alumni Empty Bowls Annual Fundraiser, serving on the Advisory Board and as a mentor for the Women’s Empowerment Series, serving as a board member of the Fond du Lac Noon Kiwanis, is a 2011 Graduate of the Leadership Fond du Lac Program and MORE! She graduated from Marian University with two bachelor’s degrees, one in Music and one in Marketing. She is happily married to Jeffrey Albers and they have two handsome boys. She loves to sing, go camping, hunt, be outdoors, and spend time with family and friends.
Committee:
Executive Committee
Resource Development Committee
Treasurer – Cyndi Hintz, CPA (Vesta)
Cyndi is Vesta’s Chief Operating Officer and has been with the firm since 2005. In that role she oversees all aspects of the firm’s internal operations. Prior to the COO position, Cyndi led the assurance (audit) department through a significant growth phase during her tenure. Cyndi has spent over 25 years working with not-for-profits in various capacities. In addition to serving on Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County Board of Directors, Cyndi is on the board for Envision Greater Fond du Lac, a member of the Kiwanis Club of Fond du Lac, and serves as the volunteer controller for her church. Cyndi lives in the Fond du Lac area with her husband, Corey, and two sons, Andy and Josh. They are avid Brewers, Packers, Bucks, and Badger fans.
Committee:
Executive Committee
Finance Committee Chair
Resource Development Committee
Secretary – 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 has lived in Fond du Lac for 23 years. 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
Board Member – 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 Vice President 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:
Family Selection Committee Chair
Board Member – Sandy Syms
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
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.
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