I love the small, cozy feel of the village. When thinking about gifts I always shop the village first because I like sharing our special village with others. – Andrea Bender


I love the small, cozy feel of the village. When thinking about gifts I always shop the village first because I like sharing our special village with others. – Andrea Bender
Dave Blask is the Commissioner for Greendale Twi-Nite Baseball. He lives in Greendale with his wife and 3 children who are currently in the 8th, 5th and 3rd grades. He has been a physical education teacher at Country Dale Elementary School in Franklin for 17 years. He loves to travel and you will find that...
Herb Ripka is a longtime resident of Greendale. He moved here in 1993 after starting a new job at Reiman Publications in 1992. Herb currently works as a Product Demonstrator for CDS at Costco in New Berlin. As an active member of the Greendale Lions, he serves as Rummage On The Green coordinator, Gazebo brick...
Erica Gifford Mills inspires and uplifts those around her, embodying the values that The Faces of Greendale celebrates. Erica is a transformational coach, award-winning author, international speaker, and advocate dedicated to helping others grow from within. A proud Greendale resident since 2001, Erica is also the founder of Balanced Symmetree, through which she empowers individuals...
Brian Goyette is a 2014 GHS graduate and a talented musician. Although he recently made a move to Nashville to pursue his dream, his Greendale roots run deep. Brian wrote and recorded a song called Montgomery Drive, which is the street that he grew up on. Thank you, Brian, for this wonderful tribute to Greendale!...
John Comiskey was elected to the Greendale School Board in 2015 and is currently the Vice President. He has served on both the Policy and the Park & Rec Committees. John is a Greendale native, dedicated family man and longtime educator. He lives in Greendale with his wife Chandra (Director of the local soccer club),...
Rachel Geittmann has been described as someone who does it all and does it with grace. She wears a variety of hats such as mother, Registered Nurse, wife, and volunteer, to name a few. Some of her contributions within Greendale include: Co-Chairperson of the Fourth of July Parade, Public Celebrations Committee member, and she leads...
Jennifer Schwingle is the owner of Auntie Jennie’s Barkery which is a popular destination store in Greendale for dogs and their owners. Auntie Jennie’s Barkery offers dog treats, made fresh daily by Jennifer, along with a variety of other popular dog accessories, toys and more. If you want to meet a cute furry friend and...
Al Hafemeister has been part of the Greendale community for over five decades—both as an educator and as a neighbor. Now 82, Al was born in Milwaukee and raised in West Allis. He began teaching in 1966 and soon found his professional and personal home in Greendale, where he and his wife Betty have lived...
Chad Simonis is a dedicated and genuinely kind-hearted member of the Greendale community. For over 23 years, he has embraced everything Greendale offers, from its walking paths to its close-knit culture. As a mechanic for Milwaukee County and a weekend bartender near downtown, Chad thrives on meeting new people and serving the public. His contributions...
Annelise Borst is Greendale’s Tourism and Events Coordinator. Having joined us just a few short months ago, she is already making a positive impact on the community. Her background, experience, and people skills make her a valuable addition to the Village. Annelise is making notable contributions via various committees and events and we look forward...
Ana Spranger is currently a freshman at Greendale High School. She is involved in school sports such as track and cross country and has high aspirations for her future including New York and another trip to Jamaica. She lives in Greendale with her Mom, Dad, sister and adorable dog named Ziggy (after Ziggy Marley!). Our...
Maria Voermans is the Practice Manager at Greendale Village Vet and a key reason why the hospital runs so smoothly. She has deep Greendale roots and currently resides in an Original that her grandparents previously owned. Maria’s background is in business management and also includes some event planning. We also learned that Maria has an...