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Art Enthusiasts, Business Owners

Barb Caprile & Bruce Krajcir

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,...

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Business Owner

Rosy Sachdeva

Rosy Sachdeva is a long time Greendale resident, living here for almost 20 years with her husband and raising their 2 sons. Rosy is a licensed Agent with New York Life Insurance Company and an active member in the Greendale Chamber of Commerce. In addition to assisting people with insurance and financial planning, Rosy provides...

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Art Enthusiast, Business Development, Business Owners, Coach, Community Engagement, Corporate Director, Home Improvement, Paraprofessional Educator

Virginia Emmons McNaught

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...

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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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Business Owner, Home Improvement, Volunteer

Tyler Roberts

Tyler Roberts is the “Home Run Handyman”. He has a passion for making and fixing things and spends his days finding solutions to common home ownership challenges: everything from fixing a leaning mailbox or fence to installing cabinets or a bathroom makeover. You many have guessed by the “Home Run Handyman” name that Tyler is...

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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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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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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

Al Emmons

Al Emmons founded the Love Thy Neighbor Foundation in 2016. He has a true passion for helping senior citizens. Al and his team are changing people’s lives for the better by providing valuable resources and choices for the elderly in our community and their caregivers. Stop by one of their upcoming workshops or check out...

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Retired, Volunteer

Carie Weston

Carie Weston has been adding color, charm, and unmistakable style to the Greendale community since the 1970s. Known affectionately as “The Hat Lady,” Carie is a local icon whose perfectly coordinated outfits—always topped with one of her many hats—have become a beloved part of Village life. She and her late husband Paul built their home...

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Librarian

Tara Jordan

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...

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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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