Zac is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary where he received his Masters in Christian Leadership. After 7 years of leadership experience in the utility industry, he has shifted his focus to helping ministries run smoothly and effectively. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Zac looks forward to being back in the city. Zac wanted to be a part of Bridge Builders because of its focus on building relationships between neighbors and how God might use those relationships to improve the neighborhoods in Milwaukee.

Mobile: 414-839-2587

Email: zac@bridgebuildersmke.org

Kurt has been a pastor in Milwaukee since 2005. He has 20 years of accounting and leadership experience with a bachelor’s in business, an MA in Christian ministry, and an EdD in Organizational Leadership. He has been a resident of Milwaukee’s central city his entire life and has seen it thrive and would like to see the city return to its full capacity. He recognizes the people in the city who have struggled for positive change through the years, and wants to be a part of working towards change today.

Dan is the Director of Web and Design at Concordia University. He has 20 years of experience in visual communications & marketing. He studied theology before graduating from Madison Media Institute with a degree in Multimedia Design. He has five years of non-profit board experience with groups in Walker’s Point. Dan loves Milwaukee and sees the urgent need for racial solidarity and justice for marginalized people in our communities. He joined Bridge Builders to be a part of God’s work in the city.

Dr. Bealin is a school psychologist with Milwaukee Public Schools. She earned her doctorate of psychology in 2017 with an interest in addressing the whole-being of urban students. She has worked for 15 years with youth and families in Milwaukee’s central city. As a lifelong resident, Niya wants to inspire people to overcome disparities and limitations and help them understand their purpose and potential. She serves as board secretary for Bridge Builders and is proud to be part of a collective working toward transformation.

Hans is the Owner/Operator of Lannon Stone Products, Inc. He holds a bachelor’s in mining engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. He has 20 years of management, financial analysis and engineering experience and 10+ years of investing and advising in the non-profit sector focusing on economic development. Hans believes Bridge Builder’s target area has tremendous potential for growth and sees the power of the Model Block concept to tie together a lot of great work being done all over the city. He serves as board vice-president and wants to see a prosperous, integrated Milwaukee.

Lauryn has spent the last 10 years in the brokering and strategic placement of commercial and employee benefit insurance. She is a transplant to Milwaukee from Kansas City, but wants to be a part of work that is transformative and meets the needs of the people of her new home town. Lauryn believes that finding true community means being willing to commit to one other. She sees Bridge Builders fulfilling that mission and wants to contribute to our vision of flourishing in the central city.

Jerry is a Bridge Builders neighborhood representative as well as board member. A skilled contractor, Jerry helps lead our work teams in the summer and contributes to home renovation projects.

Rosanna Zepecki is a Human Resources executive with more than 20 years of experience in leading HR Administration and Recruiting efforts across a variety of industries. She is a lifelong Milwaukeean, with a passion for giving back to the community that has given her so much. Born to immigrant parents from Italy, Rosanna grew up on the Northwest side of Milwaukee. She is a proud MPS graduate (Go Generals!) and an even prouder mother of two kids, Marissa and Matthew. Rosanna is a member of Professional Dimensions, has volunteered at the Gathering, and she currently serves at RiverGlen Church where she is a member. She is an avid runner and while her kids attended Wisconsin Hills, she co-chaired a 5K charity run for 3 years, along with helping at races through Badgerland Striders. Rosanna and her husband Brad live in Brookfield, WI.