Our Board

Board of Directors’ Responsibilities

Project 16:49’s Board of Directors provides the foresight, oversight and insight necessary to steer the organization towards a sustainable future. Board responsibilities include: 

  • Hiring and supporting the executive director.
  • Adopting sound, ethical and legal governance and financial management policies.
  • Adopting an annual budget.
  • Ensuring Project 16:49 has adequate funds and other resources to support programming and advance its mission.
  • Determining, monitoring and strengthening the organization’s programs and services. 
  • Advocating for the organization and the youth we serve.
  • Leveraging connections, networks and resources to advance and achieve our mission. 
  • Raising awareness and support for the organization in the community.
  • Recruiting and orienting new board members, and assessing board performance. 

Interested in serving on the Project 16:49 Board of Directors?

Please contact Tammy DeGarmo, Executive Director, at (608) 314-5501 or [email protected] for more information.

2025 Board of Directors

Board meetings are held at noon on the first Monday of even numbered months.

  • Bobbie Kedrowski, Chairperson, Blackhawk Community Credit Union
  • Peter Ryan, Vice Chairperson, Ryan Central Inc
  • Sheryl Hooker, Treasurer, Forward Service Corp.
  • Kelsey McCarthy, Secretary, Nowlan Law LLP
  • Rachel Andres, Prent Corporation
  • Abbey Clevenger, McGilvra Electric
  • Patrick Gasper, Janesville School District
  • Patty Haggerty, Forward Service Corp.
  • Stephanie Knueppel, Stateline Mental Health Services
  • Dan Washkoviak, Frito-Lay
  • Felicia Weigelt, Cupcakes ‘n More
  • Kristofer Whitney, School District of Beloit