UW-Whitewater Foundation announces new Board Directors for 2026-27

Three University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates and seasoned professionals with more than 75 years of combined experience in business will join the UW-Whitewater Foundation, Inc., as Board Directors starting July 1, 2026.

Danielle Bly ‘00, a vice president at WEC Energy Group, Lynn Gardinier ‘90, a principal and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with Baker Tilly, and Dave Holterman ‘97, president of First Community Bank in Milton, will begin their terms on the Foundation Board this summer.

“We are incredibly honored to welcome Danielle, Lynn, and Dave as UW-Whitewater Foundation Board Directors,” said Katie Kuznacic, president of the UW-Whitewater Foundation. “Each of these distinguished Warhawks brings a wealth of leadership experience and a deep-seated passion for the university. Their willingness to serve their alma mater is a testament to the lasting bond between our graduates and the university.

“As we look toward the future, their collective insights will be instrumental to enhance our mission to support student success and to ensure that UW-Whitewater remains both a premier destination for higher education and a vital engine for the region’s prosperity.”

Founded in 1962, the UW-Whitewater Foundation benefits the university and its alumni, students, faculty, and staff. The dedicated Foundation team drives long-term university support through strategic engagement and impactful giving, supporting UW-Whitewater’s transformative programs that facilitate student success. Using a collaborative, results-driven approach, the Foundation works closely with donors, philanthropists, and stakeholders to fulfill aspirations and legacies for the good of the university.

The Foundation is currently in the midst of a $50 million+ campaign — Our Stories. Our Future. — to support UW-Whitewater’s present and build for its future. To learn more about the campaign, visit uww.edu/campaign.