Rhinelander Partners in Education
Advocates for our Community


Rhinelander Partners in Education is an all volunteer, non-profit organization comprised of area business, education and community leaders.
Our Mission: To create a business, education and community partnership that engages students in enriched learning opportunities so all students are successful with 21st century skills.
Board members meet the third Friday of each month beginning at 8:00 am at various locations. Please contact us for location.
2021-2022 Officers and Executive Committee
President - Amy Vanney - Nicolet National Bank
Vice-President - Jenny Mork - CrossTrac
Treasurer - Sidney Ring - Park City Credit Union
Secretary - Leah Van Zile - Wisconsin Public Service
Past President - Ben Meyer - WXPR Public Radio
2021-2022 Board of Directors
Alexis Allen - School District of Rhinelander
Lara Barbour - Ascension Wisconsin
Eric Burke - School District of Rhinelander
Mike Cheslock - School District of Rhinelander
Lloyd Gauthier - Rhinelander Police Department
Sarah Gruber - Nicolet College
Rachel Hoffman - School District of Rhinelander
Jackie Reilly - Charter NEX
Tracy Ridderbusch - Diel Insurance
Lauren Sackett - Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce
Danielle Stachewicz - Associated Bank
Leah Van Zile - Wisconsin Public Service
Ryan Zietlow - YMCA of the Northwoods
Partnership & Marketing Committee
Focus efforts to develop new partnerships and collaborate with current partners. Oversees PIE website and communications to promote awareness and grow PIE.
Chair: Mike Cheslock - School District of Rhinelander
Jessie Dick - WXPR Public Radio
Sarah Gruber - Nicolet College
Ben Meyer - WXPR Public Radio
Lauren Sackett - Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce
Shane Sparks - NRG Media
Erika Warning-Meyer - Nicolet College
Leah Van Zile - Wisconsin Public Service
Teacher Outreach Committee
Ensures that the needs of teachers within the school district are met and recognizes the efforts of teachers.
Chair: Amy Vanney - Nicolet National Bank
Sarah Gruber - Nicolet College
Rachel Hoffman - School District of Rhinelander
Ryan Zietlow - YMCA of the Northwoods
Events Committee
Coordinates the wide variety of PIE events and develops new opportunities for students.
Chair: Lara Barbour - Ascension Wisconsin
Mike Cheslock - School District of Rhinelander
Lloyd Gauthier - Rhinelander Police Department
Sarah Gruber - Nicolet College
Ben Meyer - WXPR Public Radio
Jenny Mork - CrossTrac
Jackie Reilly - Charter NEX
Tracy Ridderbush - Diel Insurance
Sidney Ring - Park City Credit Union
Amy Vanney - Nicolet National Bank
Leah Van Zile - Wisconsin Public Service
Career Connections Committee
Chair: Alexis Allen - School District of Rhinelander
Eric Burke - School District of Rhinelander
Amy Vanney - Nicolet National Bank
Leah Van Zile - Wisconsin Public Service
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