With a donation- and mission-driven aspect to the LLC, we established a board to ensure integrity and accountability. We thank these individuals for taking the time to oversee operations. Board members may request operational or financial information at any time. They receive no compensation and hold no financial interest in the business. Each board member has a proven record of enforcing accountability, with many having experience managing nonprofits, owning businesses, and/or serving in the military and their communities.
Chairman
Sheboygan County
Board Member
Fond du Lac County
Board Member
Calumet County
Board Member
Door County
Board Member
Fond du Lac County
Board Member
Manitowoc County
Board Member
Calumet County
Chairperson
Heritage Trust Foundation
Margaret Reynolds brings over 25 years of experience in historical preservation and nonprofit leadership to our board. As the Executive Director of the Heritage Trust Foundation, she has overseen the restoration of over 200 historical sites across Wisconsin.
Her passion for preserving the memories of fallen heroes began when she discovered her own grandfather's neglected military headstone in a rural cemetery. This personal connection drives her commitment to our mission of honoring those who served.
Margaret holds a Master's degree in Historic Preservation from the University of Wisconsin and serves on multiple historical society boards throughout the state.
Vice Chair
Veterans Memorial Fund
James Mitchell is a retired US Army Colonel who has dedicated his post-military career to honoring fallen service members. As the Director of the Veterans Memorial Fund, he works tirelessly to ensure the legacy of those who served is preserved for future generations.
With a background in military history and monument preservation, James brings valuable technical expertise to our restoration projects, particularly those involving veteran memorials.
He has been instrumental in developing our veterans memorial restoration program, which has restored over 150 monuments throughout Eastern Wisconsin since 2018.
Treasurer
Historic Preservation Society
Andrea Williams is a certified public accountant with a passion for historical preservation. She combines her financial expertise with her love of history to ensure our restoration projects are both fiscally responsible and historically accurate.
As the Financial Director of the Historic Preservation Society, Andrea has managed grants totaling over $3 million for restoration projects throughout Wisconsin. Her financial oversight ensures that we maximize the impact of every dollar donated to our cause.
Andrea holds an MBA from Marquette University and a certification in Nonprofit Management. She previously served on the Wisconsin State Historical Society's financial committee.
Secretary
Eastern Wisconsin Historical Council
Robert Chen is a professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, specializing in memorial architecture and cemetery studies. His academic background provides valuable historical context for our restoration projects.
As a board member of the Eastern Wisconsin Historical Council, Robert has helped establish preservation guidelines that ensure historical accuracy while utilizing modern restoration techniques. He regularly conducts workshops on headstone preservation for historical societies and community volunteers.
Robert's published research on the evolution of memorial iconography and symbolism has been featured in several historical journals, and he brings this depth of knowledge to each restoration project we undertake.