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Great Lakes, Great Lessons: The Story Beneath the Surface

Todd Gordon is a graduate of UW Milwaukee, and retired in 2018 from We Energies after 43 years of service. He and his wife, Kathie, have recently “retired” as volunteer co-managers of the Port Washington 1860 Light Station. Todd is currently the vice president of the Wisconsin Marine Historical Society’s Board of Trustees. As a lifelong history enthusiast and former SCUBA diver, Todd has been sharing his interests by giving Great Lakes history presentations to various organizations. In the past he dove on various Great Lakes shipwrecks, mostly in the waters around Door County.

The Young Professionals (YP) Committee designs and hosts dynamic networking events that serve as a gateway into the Chamber and the local business community. Beyond traditional networking, the committee actively explores new ways to expand programming and provide long-term value for emerging leaders in our area.

• What We Do: Our programming is built for the community, by the community. We host a diverse range of monthly events, including:
  • Professional Development: Speed networking and industry introductions.
  • Community Impact: Local volunteer projects and service days.
  • Social Connection: Cooking classes, family game nights, and casual mixers.
• Commitment: The committee meets once per month for one hour. Whether you are looking to build your professional circle or give back to Mequon-Thiensville, the YP Committee is your starting point. Contact aniemann@spectruminvestor.com if you have questions about getting involved.

For Melinda Caughill, Medicare is more than just a job, it’s a family tradition.

As the daughter a nationally-recognized Medicare expert and pioneer, Diane J. Omdahl, RN, MS, she basically grew up with Medicare being discussed nightly at the dinner table.

Today, as a Co-founder of 65 Incorporated and the revolutionary i65 Medicare guidance software, Melinda uses her expertise to provide today’s seniors, their families, and their professional advisors with unbiased, expert Medicare guidance.

With her extensive background in marketing in addition to Medicare, Melinda is skilled at taking the most confusing and complex aspects of Medicare and translating it into easy-to-understand visual concepts. In fact, she’s the designer behind the revolutionary “3 Parts and 2 Paths” redefinition of how Medicare works. According to many people, this unique interpretation was “the first time Medicare ever made sense.”

Melinda is also a high-energy and entertaining Medicare speaker, having presented to professional organization, like the AAII, CSA, and FPA, as well as for prominent companies, like Edward Jones, LPL, AIG and more. When given a choice on topic, Melinda most enjoys educating financial advisors on how to use Medicare as a very powerful marketing tool to grow their business while also better assisting clients.

Over the last decade, Melinda has also consulted with some of the nation’s foremost corporations on Medicare, like PBS and Macmillan Publishing.

Matthew Joynt began teaching in public education in 1999. Prior to being appointed to the position of superintendent of schools in the Mequon-Thiensville School District in July 2017, he served as the assistant superintendent of educational services in the Mequon-Thiensville School District for four years. Dr. Joynt holds a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 

He is a Wisconsin State Certified Teacher and has taught at the elementary level and served as an assistant principal and principal at high performing high schools in the Milwaukee area.

Matthew has extensive experience working to engage students, capitalizing on opportunities to embrace diversity, and facilitating change and continuous improvement efforts within organizations located in metropolitan areas. It is his goal to improve school performance, and Matthew has led school reform at elementary and secondary schools improving teaching and school culture to promote academic growth and help students embrace lifelong learning.

A proud UW-Madison alumna, Ann is a dedicated franchise owner with a passion for building healthier, more connected communities. She believes that every fitness journey starts with a single step and is committed to providing the coaching and environment needed to make that step count.

About the Workout: The Orangetheory Advantage

• The Science: Using heart-rate technology and the science of EPOC, Orangetheory stimulates the metabolism to create the 'Afterburn'—burning calories for up to 36 hours post-workout.
• The Results: A high-energy, 60-minute session that burns an estimated 500–1,000 calories.
• The Approach: A combination of interval cardio, strength, and core training led by expert coaches.
• The Inclusive Design: Designed for all ages and all fitness levels, allowing everyone to train at their own personal intensity."

Join us as our resident florist, Nancy Witte-Dycus, talks about gardens as they relate to Earth Day.