WAAO Committees and Descriptions

Below is a list of the WAAO Committees with a brief description.  If you are interested in serving on a committee, contact the Chairperson for information and to determine if the Committee has a vacancy.    

Auditing   Chairperson,  David Krolicki  (414) 543-5341

Annually audits the accounting practice of the Association.

Awards   Chairperson,  Russ Schwandt  (920) 448-3066 

Promotes assessment education through awards or grants – promotes professionalism through achievement and recognition awards. 

Education & Training   Chairperson, Pete Krystowiak (262) 653-2545, Joyce Frey  (308) 270-4235 

Coordinates education and training sessions and provides speakers - promotes legislation supporting the public good through educational programs on the legislative process, property tax policy, and property tax administration.

Legislative Committee  Chairperson, Peter Weissenfluh  (414) 286-3103 

Provides a focal point for legislative activity – monitors proposed legislation – reports legislative positions to the Executive Board – works closely with the Department of Revenue to ensure sound property tax law. 

Membership Services   Chairperson,  Nanette Giese  (715) 261-6605                                                  

Defines and delivers service to support membership education, professionalism, and quality legislation

- coordinates quarterly membership meetings.

Nominating Committee   Chairperson,  Jim Siebers  (715) 346-1553

Annually solicits candidates for officers and vacant director positions. 

Personal Property   Chairperson,  Mike Patnode  (262) 524-3510

Analyzes proposed personal property legislation – periodically reviews statutes, case law, and legal opinions – suggests consistent policy positions to the WAAO leadership. 

Planning & Management   Chairperson, Kathy Romanak  (262) 534-3003  

Scans the environment for changes affecting the profession – ensures the mission, commitments and issues are current and appropriate – maintains the strategic plan and Executive Handbook.   

Property Tax Exemptions   Chairperson,  Mary Reavey  (414) 286-3101  

Provides information regarding property tax exemptions, forms and procedures – reviews exemption issues, legislation, and court decisions – acts as a resource to help assessors make property tax exemption determinations. 

Public Relations    Chairperson,  Scott Winter  (414) 286-3137  

Keeps the public informed on assessment matters and legislation – maintains and displays a public relations library. 

Real Estate Standards   Chairperson,  Kathy Romanak  (262) 534-3003

Analyzes existing laws for improvement – researches unique valuation problems – reviews and recommends changes to the Wisconsin Property Assessment Manual. 

Rural Concerns    Chairperson, Melvin Raatz  (920) 846-4250 

Promotes assessment education and professionalism in assessing rural property – encourages interest in rural concerns.  

AD HOC COMMITTEES

representative  Positions

AVOW EDITOR     Steve Miner   (414) 479-8901

Edits the quarterly newsletter supporting the mission and commitments of WAAO  - reports WAAO business, committee work and events – keeps the membership informed on issues and trends affecting the assessment process. 

WEB MASTER      Steven Miner  (414) 479-8901

Supports the mission and commitments of WAAO by specifically addressing the needs of members through creating and maintaining the WAAO web site. 

IAAO REPRESENTATIVE     Mary Reavey      (414) 286-3101    

                                            Mark Schlafer    (608) 789-7525  (Alternate)

Supports the mission and commitments of IAAO – promotes IAAO membership – ensures WAAO members’ concerns are heard by the IAAO leadership – provides hospitality for IAAO dignitaries at the League Institute.  Attends the IAAO rep meetings and conference if possible. 

NCRAAO REPRESENTATIVES             Robert Lorier          (414) 769-6649 

                                                                        We Little                  (715) 399-9354

                                                                         James Siebers         (262) 239-2923

The NCRAAO Representatives promote the annual NCRAAO Conference - attend the NCRAAO board meetings and conference if possible, assist with setting up and managing in-state conference and provide hospitality for NCRAAO dignitaries at the League Institute.