The Board of Directors of Notre Dame School of Milwaukee serves as the governing body of the school, providing strategic oversight, fiscal responsibility, and mission-driven guidance. Comprised of dedicated leaders from the business, education, faith, and nonprofit communities, the Board ensures that NDSM remains strong, sustainable, and true to the educational vision of the School Sisters of Notre Dame.

Members of NDSM’s Board of Directors serve thoughtful three-year terms, renewable up to three times, contributing strategic leadership that helps secure a vibrant future for our students, families, and community.

Officers

Mike Giffhorn, Chair; Retired from Cubic Designs, Inc

Mike Kotecki, Vice Chair; MK Tactical Leadership LLC

Jan Drzewiecki, Treasurer; Mary Alice Yakich Educational Foundation

Rachel Uihlein, Secretary; Becoming Me Therapy 

Members

Eric Conner, Lido Advisors

Jon Hackbarth, Quarles & Brady LLP 

Teresa Hattersley, Community Volunteer

John Herbers, Retired from Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.

Greg Herrle, Milliman

Jorjio Hopkins, Compound Wealth

Christine Keyes, Community Volunteer

Michael Nguyen, Teach for America Milwaukee

Karen Oliver, Community Volunteer

Bob Perrotta, Retired from Fairfield College Preparatory School

Brian Perszyk, Baird

Dennis Potts, Retired from Aurora Health Care

Sylvia Prising, Community Volunteer

Jennifer Ryan, Northwestern Mutual

John Splude, JWS Classics

Gino Villani, Villani Landshapers

Help guide our mission of faith, learning, and opportunity. To learn more about opportunities for board service, committee participation, or philanthropic support, please complete the form below.