Our Team

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are supported by a dedicated and highly trained staff specializing in dementia care, along with guidance and oversight from an engaged board of directors. We are also grateful for our incredible partners and supporters who make our work possible.


Discover more about the amazing individuals and organizations who help us serve those with dementia in our community.

Our Team

Our Staff

Our Board

Community Programs

Our Supporters

 Interested in joining us?  Fox Valley Memory Project has opportunities for you to make a difference in the lives of people with dementia and their care partners. Join us as we work to create a dementia friendly community in the Fox Valley region. Check out our Employment Opportunities & Internships.


Our Staff

Leadership & Administrative

Mike Rohrkaste

Executive Director

Carrie Esselman

Incoming Executive Director

Carissa Paul

Community Development Manager

Amanda Buckoski

Project Coordinator

Our Resource Navigators

Kristy Millar

Resource Navigator

Sarah Swant

Resource Navigator

Kyle Hicks

Resource Navigator

Our Program Coordinators

Kayla Weyker

Program Coordinator

Holly Knipfer

Program Coordinator


2025 Board of Directors

Jim Reid 

Retired, American Digital Cartography Inc.

President

John Barkmeier, M.D.

Retired, ThedaCare

Past President

Paul Larson, M.D.

Retired, Radiologist

Vice President

Tara Crawford 

The Heritage ThedaCare

Secretary

Mike Hablewitz

IVI, Inc.

Treasurer

Curt Baltz, M.D.

Retired, ThedaCare


Jim Heiting 

Retired CFO, Voith


Jonathan Krause 

Woodward Radio Group

Eric Broten 

Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce


Lisa Kokontis, M.D.

Neuroscience Group

Jessica Ebertsch

Miron Construction


Keith Kostecke 

Retired, Attorney


Ted Regalia 

VP Pharmacy, Network Health



Our Supporters

We are deeply grateful to our supporters for their commitment to the mission of Fox Valley Memory Project. Their generosity enables us to develop meaningful programs, provide valuable resources, and build a caring community for individuals and families affected by memory loss.


If your business or organization would like to join our growing list of supporters, please contact our Executive Director, Mike Rohrkaste at (920) 284-9507 or Mike@foxvalleymemoryproject.org


Join Our Team!

We appreciate your interest in employment with the Fox Valley Memory Project. Our employees are our greatest asset and we always looking for passionate individuals to join our FVMP family.


We are currently accepting applications for the following position(s):

We have no openings at this time. Check back again!


If you would like more information, please contact us at info@foxvalleymemoryproject.org or (920) 225-1711.

Internships

Are you a student interested in working with individuals with dementia and their care partners?


The Fox Valley Memory Project hosts interns in:

  • social work
  • recreational therapy
  • health & human services


We'd be happy to discuss the specifics of your program requirements. Please e-mail info@foxvalleymemoryproject.org for more information.

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