Carolann Matzek – pictured with her husband Bruce – is a long time resident of Greendale and a dedicated community member and volunteer. She has and continues to make numerous positive contributions to the Village via her involvement with the GEA and the Greendale Resale event, current board member for the Greendale Public Celebrations Committee, past Treasurer for the Greendale High School Cheer Booster Club and past Secretary of the Greendale Chamber of Commerce. Carolann not only lives in Greendale, but also works in our wonderful Village as the Vice President of BMO Harris Southridge office.
That you, Carolann, for all that you do!
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I’m married to Bruce and we have lived in Greendale in the M-section for almost 20 years. We are a blended family and my husband has three grown children. I have three as well. I love to volunteer for any event in our village and am proud to work and live in our community. My sister Del is my best friend and we love to lounge in my pool as often as we can. I have two dogs, Gracie and Truffles, who I call my half-human companions. I love the Village with all of our celebrations and everything else the Village has to offer.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
3 daughters – Brittney, Brianne and Bridgette – and 3 stepchildren.
Q: Please tell us about your current career. What do you love most about what you do?
Vice President at BMO Harris Southridge office in our lovely Village of Greendale.
Q: Please tell us about any volunteering that you have done or currently do.
Current Treasurer for the Greendale Entertainment Association and member for over 20 years, member and past Secretary for Greendale Chamber of Commerce, current board member for Greendale Public Celebrations Committee and past Treasurer for Greendale High School Cheer Booster Club.
Q: Please tell us about any interesting or unique hobbies that you have?
I love to scrapbook and make cards and deco mesh wreaths.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in Greendale?
Love the Panther Pub and Milk Can Diner.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in Greendale?
I have lived in Greendale for 34 years and worked in Greendale for BMO for 25 years.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in Greendale?
Most interesting person I’ve met in Greendale would be some of my centurion customers who have such great history of our Village and so many stories to tell.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Hawaii is my favorite go-to-place but I hate the plane ride!
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Grease – all time feel good movie – or The Notebook.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Be honest, live with integrity. Know where you’re spending eternity and love like today is your last day.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Whitewater rafting with my girls.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Carrie Underwood or Luke Bryan.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about Greendale?
I love Ricardo’s and how it has changed over time.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why?
I’d love to have lunch with Donna Ouelette. We volunteer together but never take the time to enjoy a lunch or dinner without working through it.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about Greendale?
I love our markets and Village Days because there is so much to do. Rummage on the Green is my favorite (outside of the GEA Children’s Resales, of course!)
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Still in Greendale and resting more in my pool.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I once went to a rattlesnake round up in Sweet Water, Texas, and picked out my snakes, skinned and ate them and then brought the skin home. I still have it to this day.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Maui. I love the orchids.
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Christmas is my favorite holiday; March is my month because it’s spring and my birthday; April 15 for my husband’s kidney transplant day – this year will be the first anniversary!
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Everyone who is an organ donor.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My children. They see and hear everything.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Lilacs in spring and roses.
Q: Finally, what words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Fresh made chocolate chip cookies.
