GPS ED - Key Persons
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Director / Abaxent, LLC
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- Board Advisor
- Wisconsin Bank & Trust
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- Curriculum and Instructional Design Director
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- Senior Director of WBL Solutions Design and Delivery
Andy Hepburn has more than 20 years of education experience, and has held various roles including teacher, school administrator and principal. At GPSEd, Andy leads the strategic planning and organizational development initiatives. He holds a master's degree in education administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a bachelor's degree from Illinois Wesleyan University in history and secondary education.
Billie Torrentt is the Chief Operations Officer overseeing GPSEd's future organizational growth and sustainability. Prior to joining the team, Billie served the mission of Goodwill Industries SEW for 27 years in progressive roles up to the organization's Chief Operating Officer. Billie graduated with an Associates Degree in Management from Gateway Technical College, a Bachelors in Management and Communications, and a Masters in Business Administration from Concordia University.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Secretary / Brown & Brown Insurance
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- Founding Director
- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Vice President of Business Services
Debra Cox oversees finance, data management, information technology, human resources and quality control. Prior to leaving retirement to join GPSEd she was a sr. vice president and multi-division manager at BMO Harris where she rewrote the ISO 9001 standard to accommodate the first ISO certification of a financial institution in the U.S. She holds a BA and master's from the University of WI-Madison. Deb is all about the customer experience and quality.
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- Office Manager
- Operations Coordinator
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Community Relations Manager
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Director / MPE, Inc.
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- Special Projects Assistant
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- Director of Partnership Development
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- Director of Partner Services
Much like GPSEd, Jeremy Joecks has professional experience and background that exists at the nexus between education and business. He is passionate about breaking down the barriers that often exist between school and work (and between childhood and adulthood) and enjoys the challenge of providing students, schools, and businesses opportunities to connect and partner through the power of real world work based learning experiences. At GPSEd, Jeremy leads the work and teams that drive the organization's transformational Wisconsin based cornerstone program consisting of a network of education centers serving hundreds of students and over 150 business, school, community and funding partners across the state. Jeremy has over 15 years of experience as a leader and educator across educational, non-profit, and for profit business entities. He holds a master's degree in education from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater and a Bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire.
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- Vice - Chair of the Board of Directors
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Director / Smart Buildings Academy
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- Youth Apprenticeship / Alumni Coordinator
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- Director of Marketing and Fund Development
Laura Derpinghaus shares almost three decades of B2B and B2C marketing experience and is responsible for developing the organization's customer-centric marketing and fund development strategies that provide future mission-driven growth and sustainability. Prior to joining GPSEd, Laura spent 24 years at Generac Power Systems holding various roles in marketing and brand management while the company reached record growth through both organic sales as well as multiple national and international acquisitions. From developing higher-traffic websites to directing annual fundraising events that exceeded goals while remaining on budget, Laura has led numerous large-scale rebranding initiatives that continue to drive success within the organizations she is a part of.
Laura is the epitome of a work-based learning success story as not having graduated with a college degree in marketing, she has proven that grit, problem-solving, critical thinking, strong business acumen, and industry certifications can be a pathway to a rewarding career while providing meaningful outcomes for organizations she has supported. Laura champions access for all in her community by supporting several nonprofits that bring critical services to individuals in need through volunteer, fundraising, and board-related activities. Laura holds certifications in Trade Show Marketing through TSEA and Professional Content Marketing through MRA.
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- Board Advisor
- Hunzinger Construction Company
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- Director of Solutions Development
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- Client Solutions Coordinator
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- Chairman of the Board of Directors
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Director / Generac Power Systems, Inc.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Treasurer / Dwayne Johnson & Associates
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Partnership Development Director
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- Chief Executive Officer
- President
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- Work - Based Learning Engagements Director
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Emeritus Member of the Board of Directors
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- Work - Based Learning Coordinator
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- Work - Based Learning Coordinator