I love Greendale for the small town feel. There is so much pride in the community and so much history and I think that makes Greendale a very special place to live and work. – Michelle McDonough


I love Greendale for the small town feel. There is so much pride in the community and so much history and I think that makes Greendale a very special place to live and work. – Michelle McDonough
Virginia Emmons McNaught and Brett McNaught are a dynamic couple. Rooted in philanthropy and education, they co-own businesses like Broad Steet Coffee and Field Workshop. The McNaughts embody a unique blend of roles, with Virginia’s exploratory nature complementing Brett’s steadfast commitment. Beyond their professional endeavors, they share insights into their family, volunteering ethos, and the...
Tara Jordan is the Elementary Librarian for Greendale’s three elementary schools. You may also know Tara from her previous position as Adult and Teen Services Librarian at the Greendale Public Library. Tara has been sharing her many gifts and talents with the Greendale community for the past 6 years. Recently, Tara came up with the...
Ann Marie Pierce has a warmth and an energy that is contagious. As the point person for The Reiman Foundation and Grandhaven LLC since 1998, her positive impact has been extensive. Thank you, Ann Marie, for sharing your gifts and talents with the Village of Greendale and beyond. We are grateful for you! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ I’m...
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...
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...
Jamie Podd is a lifelong Greendale resident who has been “Creating Closer Community” within our Village. Jamie is a co-founder of a popular Greendale Facebook group called “Greendale Mamas & Munchkins” that not only brings people together online, but also coordinates in-person gatherings. The group supports each other, local charities, Greendale residents in need, and...
Barb Caprile and Bruce Krajcir are the wife and husband partnership of Galleria Greendale at 5640 Parking Street in the Historic Downtown Business District of Greendale. Barb and Bruce are longtime art collectors and enthusiasts – and have had a wonderful 26 years of marriage (and still counting!). When they are not at the Galleria,...
Jim Birmingham has lived in Greendale for over 65 years. He graduated 8th grade from Saint Alphonsus in 1964 and Greendale High School in 1968. Jim has been the owner of Birmingham Recycling for 30 years and was the owner of Broad Street Coffee Company for 18 years. Jim was also an elected Trustee on...
Guy W Ouellette is a long time resident of Greendale who has been sharing his time and talents with the Village for many years. You may recognize Guy from the GEA Resale, Village Days, or other Greendale events where he has volunteered. Guy was also very involved with Twi-Nite baseball for several years coaching and...
Muddassir Mohiuddin is a physical therapist and founder of Therapy at Home. Muddassir and his team not only provide a valuable service with in-home therapy, they also volunteer their time and expertise in various ways within the Village. One example is that Muddassir is a Board of Health advisor to the Greendale Health Department. You...
Julie and her husband Patrick moved to Greendale about 18 years ago to raise their children in her husband’s hometown, a place they knew would be great to raise a family! Since they have made it their home, Julie’s family has also joined them, her brother, sister and their kids as well as her parents....
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...