The Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens are governed by a dedicated group of volunteers who implement the FBBG mission, ensure effective organizational planning and maintain adequate resources to carry out our mission. Each Board member serves a three-year term.
Board Officers
Lee A. Riordan, Chair
Denasha A. Scott, Vice Chair
Charles R. Revie, Secretary
Erica J. Gottschalk, Treasurer
Board of Directors
Patricia C. Buch
Elaine Burke
Linda Crawford
Suzanne Foster
Lynn Goldstein
Michael G. Goller
Robert L. Hanley
Ronald E. Jacquart
Geneva Johnson
David J. Kundert
Trish J. Lane
Andrew LaFontain
Darlene Lochbihler
Nancy Morris Berlin
Robert J. Petri
Harriet M. Purtell
Joel Reinders
Rebecca H. Simoni
Matthew M. Stano
President/CEO
Ellen Hayward
Directors Emeritus
Thomas S. Barber
Deanna B. Braeger
Karen A. Case
Melissa K. Koeppel
Mary Ann LaBahn
William J. Radler
Nell Schneider
Honorary Director
Paul Cesarz, Milwaukee County Supervisor
Shirley Dommer Walczak, Garden Director
In Memoriam
Joan Prince
James R. Ryan