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Leadership Team

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Stephanie Borowski the CEO of GPS Education Partners
President, Chief Executive Officer

Stephanie Reisner

Chief Operations Officer

Billie Torrentt

Billie Torrentt is the Chief Operations Officer overseeing GPSEd's future organizational growth and sustainability. Prior to joining the team, Billie served the mission of Goodwill Industries SEW for 27 years in progressive roles up to the organization’s Chief Operating Officer. Billie graduated with an Associates Degree in Management from Gateway Technical College, a Bachelors in Management and Communications, and a Masters in Business Administration from Concordia University.
Andy Hepburn the Chief Innovation Officer
Chief Innovation Officer

Andy Hepburn

Andy Hepburn has more than 20 years of education experience, and has held various roles including teacher, school administrator and principal. At GPSEd, Andy leads the strategic planning and organizational development initiatives. He holds a master’s degree in education administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a bachelor’s degree from Illinois Wesleyan University in history and secondary education.
Deb Cox
Vice President of Business Services

Deb Cox

Debra Cox oversees finance, data management, information technology, human resources and quality control. Prior to leaving retirement to join GPSEd she was a sr. vice president and multi-division manager at BMO Harris where she rewrote the ISO 9001 standard to accommodate the first ISO certification of a financial institution in the U.S. She holds a BA and master's from the University of WI-Madison. Deb is all about the customer experience and quality.
Director of Partner Services

Jeremy Joecks

Much like GPSEd, Jeremy Joecks has professional experience and background that exists at the nexus between education and business. He is passionate about breaking down the barriers that often exist between school and work (and between childhood and adulthood) and enjoys the challenge of providing students, schools, and businesses opportunities to connect and partner through the power of real world work based learning experiences. At GPSEd, Jeremy leads the work and teams that drive the organization's transformational Wisconsin based cornerstone program consisting of a network of education centers serving hundreds of students and over 150 business, school, community and funding partners across the state. Jeremy has over 15 years of experience as a leader and educator across educational, non-profit, and for profit business entities. He holds a master's degree in education from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater and a Bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire.
Director of Marketing and Fund Development

Laura Derpinghaus

Laura Derpinghaus shares almost three decades of B2B and B2C marketing experience and is responsible for developing the organization's customer-centric marketing and fund development strategies that provide future mission-driven growth and sustainability. Prior to joining GPSEd, Laura spent 24 years at Generac Power Systems holding various roles in marketing and brand management while the company reached record growth through both organic sales as well as multiple national and international acquisitions. From developing higher-traffic websites to directing annual fundraising events that exceeded goals while remaining on budget, Laura has led numerous large-scale rebranding initiatives that continue to drive success within the organizations she is a part of.

Laura is the epitome of a work-based learning success story as not having graduated with a college degree in marketing, she has proven that grit, problem-solving, critical thinking, strong business acumen, and industry certifications can be a pathway to a rewarding career while providing meaningful outcomes for organizations she has supported. Laura champions access for all in her community by supporting several nonprofits that bring critical services to individuals in need through volunteer, fundraising, and board-related activities. Laura holds certifications in Trade Show Marketing through TSEA and Professional Content Marketing through MRA.

Amanda Daniels an employee of GPS Education Partners

Amanda Daniels

Curriculum and Instructional Design Director

Andrea Roberts an employee of GPS Education Partners

Andrea Roberts

Program Administrator

Andrew Zimdars

Partner Services Manager

Ann Hintz an employee of GPS Education Partners

Ann Hintz

Process Architect

Ann Widen

Partner Services Manager

Bill Wiesmueller

Work-based Learning Coordinator

Chiaka Sampson

Instructor

Connie Kimball an employee of GPS Education Partners

Connie Kimball

Instructor

Dorothy Polaske

Operations Coordinator / Office Manager

Dustin Beth

Fund Development Manager

Eric Rodenbeck

Grant Writer

Heather Culli

Special Projects Assistant

Jackie Mengel an employee of GPS Education Partners

Jackie Mengel

Human Resources Director

Jeff Ziegler an employee of GPS Education Partners

Jeff Ziegler

Director of Partnership Development

Jim Karrels

Work-based Learning Coordinator

Joel O'Brien an employee of GPS Education Partners

Joel O'Brien

Instructor

Julie Theim

Project Coordinator

Kathy Sewell-Jensen an employee of GPS Education Partners

Kathy Sewell-Jensen

Work-based Learning Coordinator

Katie Bohlin

Dean of Students

Kelley Cronkite

Admissions/Registrar Coordinator

Kirsten Sobieski

Partner Services Manager

Laura Taylor an employee of GPS Education Partners

Laura Taylor

Instructor

Mandy Janssen

Director of Solutions Development

Megan Christensen an GPS Education Partners

Megan Christensen

Digital Media Specialist

Nathan Jansky an employee of GPS Education Partners

Nathan Jansky

Instructor

Nicole Racine (Kortz)

Client Solutions Coordinator

Pierre Couture an employee of GPS Education Partners

Pierre Couture

Work-based Learning Coordinator

Rachel Low

Accounting Manager

Rocio Galang

Instructor

Russell Martiny an employee of GPS Education Partners

Russell Martiny

Partnership Development Director

Sabrina Fowler

Database Administrator

Tricia Munoz

Work-based Learning Engagements Director

Yulanda Randolph an employee of GPS Education Partners

Yulanda Randolph

Work-based Learning Coordinator

Zach Burger

Work-based Learning Coordinator

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