Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Business Administration degree with honors in Retailing and Business Administration.
  • Supplemental education in history, computers.
  • Regular attendance at genealogy conferences, genealogical seminars, etc.
  • Ten years genealogical research experience.
  • Lifelong Wisconsin resident with ancestral roots in WI since 1847.
  • Published author of genealogy related articles.
  • Ability to read German for genealogical purposes.
  • Experience in WI Civil War research and assisting with research for lineage society application (DAR, etc.)
Memberships
  • Wisconsin State Genealogical Society
  • Association of Professional Genealogists
  • Numerous local genealogy, history, and heritage groups, including but not limited to:
    • Wisconsin State Genealogical Society (WSGS)
    • Wisconsin Czechs
    • Pommerscher Verein Freistadt and Pommerscher Verein Central Wisconsin (Pomeranian German Societies)
    • Marshfield Area Genealogical Group (Clark, southern Marathon and northern Wood Co WI)
    • Heart of Wisconsin Genealogical Society (Wood County WI)
    • South Wood County Historical Society (Wisconsin Rapids WI)
    • Stevens Point Area Genealogical Society (Portage County WI)
    • Waupaca Area Genealogical Society (Waupaca County WI)
Other Accomplishments
  • Genealogy Collection Development Coordinator for the Nekoosa, Wisconsin - Charles and JoAnn Lester Memorial Library (http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/Nekoosa/c-index.html)
  • LDS Family History Center Staff Member and Area Research Center (Archives) Volunteer
  • Editor - Heart of Wisconsin Genealogical Society's Index: Wood Co WI Declarations of Intent, 1872 - 1921 © 2000
  • Volunteer County Coordinator for WIGenWeb counties of: Adams and Marquette