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
DNR Staff
Park Manager
Angela Vickio
Angela.Vickio@wisconsin.gov
414-274-4281
Naturalist Guide
Anne Duffy
Anne.Duffy@wisconsin.gov
414-274-4282
Park/Rec Specialists
Chris Sawall
Maggie Szpot
Richard Imp
Colin Goyette
Ryan Mueller
FLSP Board Members
President
David Wenstrup
Vice President
Manuel Raynal
Past President
Susan Frautschi
Secretary
Mary Jo Layden
Treasurer
Peter Campbell
CIBC Bank USA
Directors At-Large
Marc DeVries
Jefferson County
David Holmes
Stantec
Lee Kanwar
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Anthony Kazee
KG Development Group LLC
Juan Medina
Mega Cleaners LLC
Josh Morby
JRM Advisors
Jim Plaisted
Historic Third Ward Association
William Schmitt
United Methodist Children’s Services of Wisconsin
Jill Broekhuizen
Barb Klein
Pam Schaefer
David Remstad
Robert Gosse, AIA
Milwaukee World Festivals, Inc.
Friends of Lakeshore State Park – 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.
In Memoriam
Chuck Ward
Founder, Friends of Lakeshore State Park
