The following people make up the steering committee for the fund.
"Herr Case” made his impact on Kristin early in life as her first German language teacher at Mitchell Jr High School. Herr Case fed Kristin’s curiosity of languages, travel, and cultural diversity, fostering a passion that continues to this day. In later years, Kristin and Steve re-connected, through their common bond of sailing. Kristin, originally from Racine, currently resides in Minneapolis, and is a Senior IT Consultant for a fortune 500 company in New York. She enjoys: traveling, sailing, tennis, curling, skiing, volunteering, and the arts.
Tressa Stein lives in Racine,WI. Now a stay at home mom. She has retired from her work as directors of departments within two large non-profit organizations, due to a medical disability. She still continues to lend her hand and knowledge to several other charitable organizations, mostly ones that deal with children and older adults in areas of safety and wellness.
Steve was first introduced in her life as a middle school German teacher, and at Park High School. He encouraged her to become a part of the football team as a Student Athletic Medical Trainer because of her background in First Aid. She considers Steve a hero and motivator of her life.
Steve was first introduced in her life as a middle school German teacher, and at Park High School. He encouraged her to become a part of the football team as a Student Athletic Medical Trainer because of her background in First Aid. She considers Steve a hero and motivator of her life.
Travis has been a friend of the Case family for most of his life. Steve and Nancy have been great role models to him, even if they didn’t always realize it. Steve’s actions were always louder than is words and he was rarely a quiet man. Travis is now doing his own mentoring as a father of two. In addition, he volunteers his time as a coach and has served numerous youth programs in Kenosha. Currently, Travis is managing the US division of Ohyama Lights, a LED lighting manufacturer.
Coach Case introduced Dean to the sport of wrestling at age 12. Inspired by the fundamentals he learned from him through the Washington Park Kids Wrestling Club, he moved on to enjoy a successful HS wrestling career. While believing in the importance of a well round education, Dean co-created a successful tie-dyed clothing business, Surface Acoustic Waves. As an Engineering graduate of both Marquette University and University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Dean works as an Account Manager in the Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment industry. He and his wife Corrine have 3 children and reside in Racine, WI.