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Retired, School Board, Senior, Teacher, Volunteer

Judy Fons

Judy Fons and her husband raised their 6 children in Greendale. Their family has since grown to 19 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren! Throughout Judy’s 58 years in Greendale, she has made many valuable contributions to the community. Currently, Judy volunteers as a Reading Buddy at Canterbury Elementary School. In the past, she coached girls...

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Business Owner, Fitness Instructor, Paraprofessional Educator, Student, Volunteer

Michelle Pink

Michelle Pink is a newer resident of Greendale who is already making a positive impact within our community. She has a wonderful energy that is truly a benefit to the people around her. Whether it’s working with students as a paraprofessional, teaching motivating group fitness classes or organizing a block party, she shares her gifts...

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Volunteer

Herb Ripka

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...

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Paraprofessional Educator, Volunteer

Karen Yaccarino

I am the mother of 7 beautiful children and a daughter-in-law who I love dearly. I have been graced with 35 years of marriage, children that love and support each other and a husband that supports my involvement in my interests. I grew up in Greendale, attending St. Alphonsus school for grades 6 through 8....

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Lender, Vice President, Volunteer

Carolann Matzek

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,...

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Beer Maker, Business Owner, Food Industry, Restaurateur

Mike Doble

Mike Doble is the owner of Explorium Brewpub located at the southwest entrance of Southridge Mall.  Explorium is Greendale’s first and only brewery. They feature small batch, hand-crafted beer and delicious food. Visit exploriumbrew.com to learn more about this popular local hangout or just stop by!   Q: What inspired you or led you to...

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Business Owners

Beth Parkansky

Beth Parkansky is the owner of Apples of Eden in Greendale. Apples of Eden is a wonderful store filled with gourmet apples, fine chocolates, unique gifts and nostaligic candies. Have you noticed that there is something amazing that seems to happen as soon as people walk in the door at Apples of Eden? Perhaps Beth...

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Business Owner

Mike Luce

Mike Luce is the owner of Barbecue Supply Company on Broad Street in the Village, which opened in April 2021. If you love barbecue, this is your one-stop shop for everything you need! Mike has a passion for everything barbecue and for bringing people together. Whether you want to talk about ingredients, tools or techniques,...

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Food Industry, Home Improvement, Musician, Retired, Senior, Volunteer

Michael Soyka

Mike Soyka moved to the Village in 2018 and lives in a Greendale Original. He’s a great person to know and a wonderful addition to the Greendale community. Mike is friendly, approachable and a genuinely nice guy! Thank you, Mike, for spreading your kindness. If you see Mike out and about walking his dog Frankie or...

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Author, Business Owner, Coach, Speaker

Erica Gifford Mills

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...

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Business Owner, Restaurateur

Michael Drilling

Mike Drilling is a Greendale native with strong ties to the community. He is the owner of three Greendale restaurants: Panther Pub, Día Café and Noche Restaurante. Drilling’s Panther Pub & Eatery, opened by Mike in 2013, has a Greendale athletics theme and offers a family experience. They often participate in fundraising and sponsorships to...

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Retired, Teacher, Volunteer

Al Hafemeister

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...

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