Board Information

Meet the Board

Learn about our dedicated board members.

Patricia Yahle

Role on board/committees served: President, former Vice-President.
Committees: Neighborhood Improvements, Harvest Fest, Volunteer Recognition, Fourth of July Celebration
Family: Single
Profession: Speech Pathologist, Special Education Administrator (retired)

Throughout my growing up years my family provided for me a strong focus on volunteerism. I grew up in the area and always loved Enderis Park. I am very grateful now as an adult to live in this amazing neighborhood. We have a legacy of strong active community participation and volunteerism that makes all of our activities possible. I hope through my service as a Board member I can encourage that same great tradition. I strongly believe that active participation in our EPNA and its many activities is one of the keys to a strong and vibrant community for all of us.

Tom Miller

Moved to the neighborhood: 1990
Joined EPNA Board: 2007
Role on board/committees served: Past Board President, Chair of the Neighborhood Improvements Committee.
Family: My wife and I live on N. 68th Street. We raised our son in this neighborhood and are all too rapidly growing old here.
Profession: Retired from the City’s Departments of Public Works and City Development. I have been a board member of several civic organizations including the Betty Brin Children’s Museum and the Milwaukee Riverwalk District.

One of the things that keeps me feeling somewhat useful is serving on the EPNA board. My fellow board members are wonderful, energetic volunteers who put in a
tremendous amount of work to help make our neighborhood a great place to live.

Michael Daun

Moved to the neighborhood: 1976
Joined EPNA Board: 2012
Role on board/committees served: Treasurer, Financial reports, Budget, Liability Insurance; also coordinate and work on landscape maintenance in Triangle Park
Family: wife Shirley
Profession: Former Deputy Comptroller with City of Milwaukee, currently teach part time at UWM and UW Madison

I enjoy the opportunities for friendship and community building that EPNA involvement offers.

Lori Sommervold

Moved to the neighborhood: 1989
Joined EPNA Board: 2009
Role on board/committees served: Secretary since 2014, Welcome Packet, Newsletter Distribution, Coordinate Spring Clean-up, Rummage Sale, previous co-chair of Enderis East Neighborhood Association 1989 to 2009
Family: single, live with sister
Profession: Retired - Previous Inpatient Coding Coordinator at Froedtert Hospital; previous Director of Health Information Management at St Mary’s Ozaukee

I love this neighborhood and all it has to offer and am committed to keeping it a vibrant and healthy community for all to enjoy.

Sandy Szymkowski

Moved to the neighborhood: 1988
Joined EPNA Board: 2016
Role on board/committees: Contribute arts activities and art projects to the board and to the children’s activities at our neighborhood events. Member of a Book Club that maintains the Enderis Park Free Little library.
Family: Son Evan 24 years old
Profession: Art Education Specialist Milwaukee Public Schools 35+years. New art teacher mentor, teach 2 Milwaukee Public school Recreation Dept classes for those over 50 in the Enderis Park Field house.

A neighborhood is only as strong as those who volunteer to make it great. This neighborhood has been vibrant and supportive of its members and the broader community during the entire time I have lived here. I have enjoyed interactions with other Enderis Park neighbors. I enjoy planning activities that bring neighborhood members together and make this a great place for all of us to call home!

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Cheri Kent

Moved to the neighborhood: 2016
Joined EPNA Board: 2021
Role on board/committees: Board member, Concert Committee Member working with a dynamic group to plan and put on summer concerts in the park featuring known local talent for everyone’s enjoyment.
Family: married with two grown daughters
Profession: Real Estate Broker/Owner of Resolute Real Estate

Enderis Park is a hidden gem and I love living here. My husband lived here many years ago and we came back when the opportunity arose. This is a vibrant and very community-based neighborhood. I enjoy the opportunity to work with the long-term board and committee members that continue to make this a fantastic place to live with a strong neighborhood association.

David C. Hoose

Role on Board/committees: As chairperson of the EPNA Concert Committee, I represent the committee as well as the interests of the entire neighborhood.
Family: Married
Profession: Retired librarian

I feel fortunate to have moved to Enderis Park and find it a wonderful place to live. Through the Concerts on the Green, I think we have provided many opportunities to bring neighbors together not only for music but to build a strong sense of community. I also believe it important for me to work with Board members to support the other EPNA events helping to keep the neighborhood lively, interesting, exciting, and vibrant. Helping to keep the neighborhood a place where many people want to live.

Anne Curley

Role on board/committees served: Board member at large. Oversaw 2021 membership survey. Responsible for the EPNA newsletter and most other communication.
Family: Single
Profession: Started as a newspaper reporter and editor; ended as a branding consultant. Now retired.

This is the best neighborhood I've ever lived in. I like everything about it, especially my neighbors. I admire the work of the association and want to do my part to advance it.

Linda Tanner

Moved to the neighborhood: 2017
Joined EPNA Board: 2021
Role on board/committees served: Mulchfest, Chair of the Farmers Market Committee
Family: Single. I live with my dog, Kekse
Profession: Certified Personal Trainer. Health Insurance consultant.

I still remember the warm welcome I received when I moved to Enderis Park, and how much fun I had at the many activities. I want to give back by serving on the EPNA board and helping to continue the long tradition of making Enderis Park a wonderful place to live.

Celeste Hallisey

Years on Board: New member
Role on board/committees served: Member of the Enderis Park farmers market board
Years lived in neighborhood: 1
Family: Happily married, and parents to a corgi that runs our household
Profession: Work in legal/compliance at an InsurTech company

When my husband and I visited Milwaukee to look for homes, we knew that Enderis Park was the neighborhood that we wanted to establish roots in. I wanted to immediately immerse myself in the neighborhood and get acquainted with the residents that live here. I happily serve on the board because I will strive to continue to create and foster an environment that prides itself on diversity, family oriented (kiddos and furry family members), and community.

Interested in joining the EPNA board of directors?

According to the EPNA bylaws Article V1 Section 6:2, nominations for board membership are made either at the June meeting of the association -- the first Wednesday in June, starting at 6 p.m. at the fieldhouse -- or in a written submission received by the association secretary (Lori Sommervold) prior to the meeting. Election of board members takes place at the July annual meeting, which is held the first Wednesday in July at 6 p.m. at the fieldhouse.If you are interested in the decision-making processes affecting our neighborhood, please consider joining the board. For more information on what board service entails, contact Board President Pat Yahle.

If you'd like to attend a board meeting

EPNA members are welcome to attend board meetings. Our meetings are almost always held on the first Wednesday of the month, starting at 6 p.m., in the fieldhouse. If you would like to attend a board meeting, either as an observer or because you'd like to discuss an issue with the board, please contact EPNA President Pat Yahle to confirm the meeting time and, if you so desire, to have a discussion item added to the agenda.