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Anne has been a member of the Wausau Noon Optimist Club since 1988. She was one of the first women members of the Club.  She has severed as a Board Member several times throughout the years. She is a past President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

Over the years Anne has secured more than 800 speakers for our Monday Meetings.  If you would like to speak at one of our Monday meetings please reach out to Anne.

She loves nothing more than helping people.  She retired  from Marathon County Employees Credit Union after 33 years of serving as President and living the credit Union motto of “People Helping People”.  Her favorite projects are Rainbow’s End, Children’s Festival and Kid’s Voting.

She is currently CFO of Women Actively Enjoying the Great Outdoors as well as Treasurer of the Manson Lake Association.

Anne and her husband Eric have been married since 1993. They enjoy biking, traveling, scuba diving, fishing and hunting.

I joined Wausau Noon Optimist in 2020 with the expectation of being more involved in my community.  I’ve been an agency owner with American Family Insurance since 1996.  Our company encourages volunteerism and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.  Joining the Optimists was a great choice that aligns perfectly with that mission and my own personal beliefs.  My husband, Jeff, and I are lifelong residents of the Wausau area, we love to travel to new golf destinations and enjoy attending our grandkids sporting events.   I feel honored to serve on the Wausau Noon Optimist board of directors and look forward to growing our club and serving our youth.

Scott has been a member of the Wausau Noon Optimists since 1996. He has severed as a board member several times throughout the years. He is a past vice president and president and has served on several committees both locally and in our district. He loves nothing more than helping people, especially children. That is the Optimists mission! He had worked in sales and sales management for Mid-Wisconsin Beverage (Pepsi) here in Wausau for 30 years before retiring in 2017. Scott and his wife Kelly have been married for 38 years, are both born and raised here in the Wausau area. They love traveling, friends and family and winters in Florida. They recently are spending time at their new place “up north” where the love to bike and sit by the campfire.

I have been a member of the Wausau Noon Optimists Club since 2019.  Prior to that I was a member of the Rochester Noon Optimists Club for 4 years before moving out of town.  I have always been somewhat of a hopeless optimist, and so it makes sense to be part of a club that embraces that motto.  On top of that, I greatly appreciate how the Optimists focus on youth in their community through projects and financial support.

I have been blessed with a wonderful wife, Jill, and three children Julia - 13, Cal - 12, and Hazel - 9.  Our family moved to Wausau in July of 2019, as I was called to serve as a Senior Pastor at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.  I also enjoy being an Assistant Coach for Wausau West wrestling, or anything that is active and outdoors.

The Wausau Noon Optimists are a thriving group of dynamic people that really put a lot of effort and time back into their community, and it is a pleasure to be a part of this club.

I opened my business in 2005 as a scratch agent and have a fully licensed staff of three.  Licensed in WI, MN, IL, MI, AZ and FL.  My drive to help my clients is based on how much I care. I am in the business of protecting dreams with comprehensive insurance solutions. As a result, I have obtained American Family’s most prestigious Premier Leader Award four years in a row, amongst numerous other achievements with the company.  A lifelong resident of the Wausau area and two beautiful daughters, I have strong community involvement in many non-profit organizations.  The dedication and care within my community is a direct reflection of my business mission, vision, value and goals.  My passion will always be children, cancer and serving others when they need a helping hand. 

I’ve been an active member of WNO since 2013, and have always strived to be involved with as many of our great projects and events as I can. This is why I’ve gladly served on the board of directors and would be proud to be elected to Internal VP this year. 

Bob is a lifelong resident of the Wausau area serving many local organizations in service to youth. He has been a member of an Optimist club since 1982 serving as Honor Club President, Treasurer, and Board member multiple years. As a small business owner and manager in the Wausau area, Bob is committed to giving to the local community that has supported local businesses as well. Bob and his wife Linda are looking forward to their retirement years coming soon where they can spend time with their two children and four grandchildren.

Andrew Schlagel is an active member of the Wausau Noon Optimist Club who is passionate about service, leadership, and creating opportunities for youth in our community. He is deeply involved in local nonprofit work and believes strongly in the Optimist mission of “bringing out the best in kids.”

Professionally, Andrew is engaged in property management and community development in the Wausau area, with a strong focus on organization, stewardship, and long-term impact. He brings a practical, detail-oriented mindset to his volunteer work and enjoys helping projects move from idea to execution.

Andrew values collaboration, transparency, and optimism grounded in action. He is grateful to be part of a club that combines fellowship with meaningful service and is proud to support programs that strengthen families, encourage young people, and enhance the greater Wausau community.

Jim has been a member of the Wausau Noon Optimist since 1991.  He joined to club to help the youth in the community that he has dedicated his life to serving and protecting.  Jim has served the Wausau Noon Optimist as Treasure since 2007 - keeping the club viable and fiscally responsible is very important to Jim.  Jim and his beautiful wife enjoy spending time with their children, grandchildren, and seeing the world.