Our Vision
The Friends of Lakeshore State Park partner with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and our community to support Lakeshore State Park as Milwaukee’s premier urban lakefront destination for environmental and freshwater education, conservation, recreation and outdoor enjoyment
Our Mission
The Friends of Lakeshore State Park is a non-profit organization chartered as a 501c(3) dedicated to supporting Lakeshore State Park and its partners. The Friends raise funds for and participate in educational programming, events, infrastructure, and marketing and build memberships and strategic alliances to succeed in these efforts
Board Diversity Policy
The Friends of Lakeshore State Park, a Nonprofit Organization, is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all board members, staff, volunteers, and members feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, or educational background.
DNR Staff
Park Manager
Elaine Zautke
Elaine.Zautke@wisconsin.gov
414-274-4281

Naturalist Guide
Anne Duffy
Anne.Duffy@wisconsin.gov
414-274-4282

Park/Rec Specialists
Chris Sawall
Richard Imp
Ryan Mueller

Board Members
President
Melissa Shaw
Xylem
Vice President
Robert Gosse, AIA
The Sigma Group
Past President
David Wenstrup
Secretary
Mary Jo Layden
Treasurer
Peter Campbell
CIBC Bank USA
Directors At-Large
Nick Abresch
Johnson Financial
Joshua Albrecht
VISIT Milwaukee
Andrez Aldape
Johnson Controls
Sue Frautschi
David Holmes
Stantec
Elizabeth Johnson
Godfrey & Kahn
Lee Kanwar
Brunswick Corporation
Barb Klein
Alexis Laverdiere
City of Milwaukee ECO
Mikę Marek
Marek Landscaping
Juan Medina
Mega Cleaners LLC
Jim Plaisted
Historic Third Ward Association
Manuel Raynal
David Remstad
Stephanie Sansoucie
Thrive Dept.
William Schmitt
Rooted & Rising – Washington Park
Alexandria Simons
Baird
Andy Wiegman
CGSchmidt
Contact Us
Friends of Lakeshore State Park
500 N Harbor Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414-274-4281
Email: admin.asst@friendslsp.org
DNR-Unit Supervisor
500 N Harbor Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414-274-4281
Email: angela.vickio@wisconsin.gov