West CAP is proud of its history as an innovative, forward thinking organization. Established in 1965, West CAP was one of the first community action agencies in Wisconsin. Since then, West CAP has worked to promote the self-sufficiency of low-income families in the rural communities of west central Wisconsin, operating as an equal opportunity employer and service provider.
Our Mission |
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Our LocationsMain Office: 525 2nd St. |
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Menomonie Office/ |
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Food Distribution Center/Pantry 823 Main St. |
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Our Leadership
(L to R) Tim Mather – Associate Director Lisa Smith – Finance Director Peter Kilde – Executive Director Jessica Rudiger – Human Resources Director |
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About the Team:
Recipient of the 2013 Charles M. Hill Sr. Award for Housing Excellence, Mr. Kilde is widely recognized for his leadership in affordable housing innovation and energy conservation.
Peter also serves on the Wisconsin Community Action Program Association (WISCAP) Board, the regional Workforce Development Board, and is vice chair and “chair apparent” on the board of Slipstream, a newly named and expanded Wisconsin-based national nonprofit linking energy conservation and social equity. He is also an almost founder and former chair of the St. Croix Valley Foundation Board. Prior to coming to West CAP, Mr. Kilde worked for the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation of St. Paul, Minnesota where for 10 years he was operations director of Wilder Forest, a 1,200-acre conference and education center linking social and environmental concerns.
Our Board of Directors
West CAP is governed by a 21 member board of directors. Directors are selected to represent low-income, government and community constituencies in each of the counties we serve. Government representatives are selected by their county board; community representatives are selected by various organizations and businesses; low-income representatives are through a democratic process.
COUNTY | BOARD REPRESENTATIVES | |
Barron County | Pam Fall
Jonathan Senne Vacant |
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Chippewa County | Kari Ives
Tony Willkom Dawn Christie |
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Dunn County | Vaughn Hedlund
Christian Blaisdell Kwase Golliday |
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Pepin County | Rita McDonnell
Paul Hoch Jane Jafferi |
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Pierce County | Lynn Paatalo
Paula Lugar Philip Verges, President (6/2020-6/2022) |
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Polk County | Jay Luke
Todd Groat Jenna Lokken Barbara McAfee |
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St. Croix County | Dave Ostness
Alexandra Hanson Chris Holtkamp Greg Tellijohn |