Leadership

Cedar Community is guided by an executive team and board of directors who bring thoughtful governance, compassionate service, and long-term stewardship to its faith-based nonprofit mission. Together, they help shape the decisions, programs, and resident experiences that support Cedar Community’s continued commitment to older adults and families in West Bend, Wisconsin.

Board Members

*Denotes executive committee of the board of directors

Joe Carlson, Chair*

Retired President of Sandstone Group and Lakeside Manufacturing

Aimee Wiedmeyer, Vice Chair*

Real Estate Professional
First Weber Real Estate

Lisa heider, Treasurer*

CFO
Jeneil Biotech

Sheri Katzer, RN, SECRETARY*

Director of Acute Care Services
Froedtert Health

Ross Anderson

Retired Attorney
Husch Blackwell LLP

Dee Brown

CHRO
West Bend Insurance Company

PATRICK O'CONNOR

Retired Senior Vice President
Commercial Banking

BMO Harris Bank

Mike Wisnefske

Retired President & Owner
West Bend Machine Works, Inc

Chris Zwygart

Senior Vice President &
Chief Legal Officer
West Bend Insurance Company

Executive Team Members

Nicole Pretre

President & Chief Executive Officer

Sarah Malchow

Chief Administrative Officer

Jim Karls

Chief Financial Officer

Tracy Blaubach

Vice President of Human Resources

Kelli DERuyter

Administrator/Vice President of Clinical Services

Jen Kain

Vice President of
Assisted Living