Staff

Administrative Staff

Tracy Ogden

CEO
tracyo@bgcosh.org

Phone Ext. 116
Tracy joined the Club staff in November 2009. Tracy earned a degree in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. She has worked at local non-profits for the last 15 years and as CEO is responsible for managing the strategic planning and operation of the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh in support of the organizational mission and goals.

What do you love most about your job?
I love that every day is different from the next and that everything we do serves our mission.

Favorite words of inspiration
“We are called upon not to be successful but to be faithful.” - Mother Teresa

Lindsay Clark

COO
lindsayc@bgcosh.org

Phone Ext. 114
Lindsay joined the staff of the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh in July 2012 as the Child Care Director. She has served the Club as the Director of Club Operations and Senior Director of Operations and currently serves as the Club's COO. Prior to working for BGCO, Lindsay was the director of a childcare center in Oshkosh for four years. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Early Education from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. She truly enjoys working with children and families and has been doing so for over a decade. Lindsay and her husband Chris have a son, Ayden, and a daughter Mila. Lindsay also has a stepdaughter, Samantha, and a stepson, Brandon. She enjoys spending time with her family and meeting new people.

What do you love most about your job?
The ability to always try new things, whether it be to make things better or just to change it up and do something different! We are always trying to improve and grow.

Favorite words of inspiration
“Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you!” - Dr. Seuss

Funniest thing you’ve heard a Club kid say
A letter to Santa from a 7-year-old: Dear Santa, I want nothing for Christmas because you know the true meaning of Christmas is not presents, it is spending time with your family and love.

Bonnie Behnke

Director of Development
bonnieb@bgcosh.org

Phone Ext. 129
Bonnie comes to the Club with years of connecting to our community. She understands the dedication the Club has to improving the lives of children and families. Bonnie loves building relationships with a focus on fundraising through integrity and uses a result-driven approach. Bonnie was a Fox Valley Technical Institute 2020 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient and received a Bachelor’s in Business Management from Lakeland College. Bonnie leads with exceptional communication skills and has a lifelong passion of improving the lives of families in the community. As a dedicated philanthropist her entire career, she has been serving organizations, including Southwest Rotary, PALS, Oshkosh Community Foundation, Women’s Fund, Junior Achievement, and Excellence in Leadership. Bonnie and her husband have made Oshkosh their home for the past 35 years. They have two adult children and are blessed with three grandkids, three-year-old Olivia, two-year-old Theo, and one-month-old Isabella, whom she cannot get enough of. In her free time, Bonnie enjoys long walks with her dog, perennial gardening, outdoor concerts, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

What do you love most about your job?
What I love most about my job is that each and every day I get to make a difference in people’s lives. This is all I have ever strived to do. When your work is one of your passions it’s not work!

Favorite words of inspiration
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." - Winston Churchill

Jessica Carr

Director of Marketing & Communications
jessicac@bgcosh.org

Phone Ext. 115
Jessica became the Director of Marketing & Communications in March 2021. She was born and raised in Oshkosh and is a UW Oshkosh alum. During her time in college, she was an intern at the Club and fell in love with its mission to help children and families. She’s spent the last eight years working in marketing and event planning, both with nonprofit and for-profit organizations in the fox valley area, and loves staying connected to her hometown. She is excited to be back at the Club as a full-time member of the team. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching the latest movies, and boating in the summer.  She lives with her husband, Kory, and their three dogs in Neenah.

What do you love most about your job?
I get to do what I enjoy, work with an amazing team, and make a difference in the community. The perfect combination!

Favorite words of inspiration
“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” – J.K. Rowling

Thomas Coppola

Human Resources Manager
thomasc@bgcosh.org

Phone Extension 118
Thomas Coppola joined our team in May 2023 as the Club's Human Resources Manager. Thomas is focusing on strategic improvements that will empower the organization to achieve concentrated goals. He loves working with individuals to enhance their personal and professional aspirations. As a resident of Winnebago County, Thomas takes the initiative in his pursuit to support the public. He believes everyone should have the opportunity to achieve, and the future of our community, both locally and globally, is predicted by the empowerment of young people. He is dedicated at local and state levels, focuses on strategic programming to aid those in need, and coordinates efforts to make sure that young people can access services that will help them survive and develop. In addition, he represents Winnebago County as an advocate for foster parents. Thomas is honored to represent the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh while advocating the partnerships that help ensure the Club has the tools and resources to continue empowering the young people in our community.  

What do you love most about your job?
Supporting the community by providing resources as a haven for success that center around nurturing while inspiring change.

Favorite words of inspiration
"Courage is the commitment to begin without any guarantee of success." - Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Adam Cummings

Facilities Coordinator
adamc@bgcosh.org

Phone Ext. 126
Adam began his career with our Club in April 2008. He has worn many hats, including front desk work, and youth development, and played a key role in after-school site coordination. For over four years, Adam has assisted with our Drivers Education Program by guiding members through classes and helping them get their temps and licenses. In Adam's current role as Facilities Coordinator, he and our Director of Facilities manage all facility functions, including daily cleaning and maintenance of all our Club buildings and grounds, along with the regular maintenance of Camp Radford. In addition, managing our IT needs and Club vehicles.

What do you love most about your job?
My favorite part about my job is being able to watch the members grow into responsible and happy young adults throughout their time spent at the Club.

Stormie Derber

Accounting Clerk
stormied@bgcosh.org

Stormie joined the team in July 2021 as the Club's Accounting Clerk. She acts as an assistant to the Director of Finance and does a variety of accounting tasks that help keep the business side of the Club running smoothly. Stormie has been working in the accounting field for over 16 years. She grew up in Oshkosh and lives in Omro with her husband, Gary. Together they have four adult children. Stormie loves to spoil Ms. Willow, her dog, and in her free time greatly enjoys camping with friends, gardening and crafting.

What do you love most about your job?
I love being part of an incredible team that inspires so many kids and families. I love the teamwork from the employees and being able to form lasting relationships with my co-workers!

Favorite words of inspiration
"Change your thoughts and you change your world." -Norman Vincent Peale

Bethany Ferguson

Development & Grants Coordinator
bethanyf@bgcosh.org

Phone Ext. 122
Bethany Ferguson joined our team in the spring of 2022 as the Club's Development & Grants Coordinator. Bethany attended the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in Professional Communication. While at UWSP, Bethany was a PR/Marketing Intern with the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County, where she first developed a passion for the BGC mission. In her free time, Bethany loves to read, travel, be outdoors, and work on crafty things.

What do you love most about your job?
I love the fact that every single day I am working to make a difference in the lives of our community. I get to work with an amazing team, and each day is different. I could go from writing a grant, to brainstorming with my team, to helping with Club events! Plus, it is so great to see smiles on all of the kid's faces!

Favorite words of inspiration
I have two favorites!

"The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in." - Tuesdays with Morrie

"The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do." - Steve Jobs

Michelle Rector

Director of Hyde Family Community Center
micheller@bgcosh.org

Phone Ext. 135
Michelle joined the Club staff in November 2023 after working in K-12 and University settings, in addition to both non-profit and for-profit organizations in the Oshkosh community for over 20 years. She earned a BA degree in Sociology (social work emphasis) from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and an MS in Student Affairs Administration from Indiana State University. With a strong background in building relationships and strategic partnerships, she works as the Club’s link to the partners in the Hyde Family Community Center. Michelle is involved as a board member of the Oshkosh Youth Symphony, Inc. and the Power Team of the Women's Fund of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. She loves to bake, cook, travel and spend time with her collection of nieces and nephews.

What do you love most about your job?
The ability to meet new people and share all that the Club has to offer with the community.

Favorite words of inspiration
“It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.” - HRM Queen Elizabeth II

Jamie Wilcox

Director of Facilities
jamiew@bgcosh.org

Phone Ext. 111
Jamie Wilcox has been a dedicated and important staff member at the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh for over 35 years. He has played an integral role in the Club since he was 10 years old. Having grown up a member of the Boys & Girls Club, he has developed a strong passion for what the Club does for its members and families.

What do you love most about your job?
I get to help with a variety of things on a daily basis from programming, building related questions, to administration needs.

Favorite words of inspiration
"Plan a program, they will come!”

Favorite Club memory
My favorite memories at the Club have taken place during field trips we have the kids on over the years. Just last year we took a group of kids skiing, many of whom had never been skiing before and it was so neat to be a part of them trying something new that they had never done before. Many years ago, I remember going along on a fishing trip with the kids and I’ll never forget the looks on their faces the first time they ever caught a fish. They were so excited, it was priceless.

Program Staff

Danielle Bittelman

Director of Youth & Family Engagement
danielleb@bgcosh.org

Phone Ext. 124
Danielle graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin with a degree in Secondary Education and Broad Field Social Studies. In 2011 she began working with the Boys & Girls Club of Tri-County, first as a volunteer and then as a part-time member of the program staff. She joined the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh full time as the Education Director in April 2012. She was ultimately drawn to the club to be part of the mission to help improve the lives of others and work with youth in a variety of different area, such as homework help and outdoor education. In her spare time, Danielle enjoys spending time with her family and friends, spending time outdoors and helping out on the family farm.

What do you love most about your job?
I love that our options are limitless in the ways we are able to positively impact the lives of others. Every day is different. Every day is an adventure. Every day is an opportunity to be great and impact the life of a child.

Favorite words of inspiration
“Some people will be boring this week. Not you. You've got too much awesome to spread.” - Kid President

Funniest thing you’ve heard a Club kid say
At Camp Radford there are a variety of funny random things that kids will ask or say, things ranging from “What's the Wi-Fi password?” “I brought all of my money, where's the gift shop and snacks?” “Do the alligators in the river bite?” “Are the cows going to attack us?” “Did you plant the stinging nettle just to keep us out of the tall grass?”

Katrina Gesell

Director of Child Care
katrinag@bgcosh.org

Phone Ext. 131
Katrina Gesell is the Club's Director of Child Care. She joined the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh in August of 2021 as the Director of Omro Child Care. Katrina graduated from Marian University with a bachelor's degree in education and MPTC with an associate's degree in human resources. She spent many years working at the Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac, CLC Site Coordinator in Oshkosh, and as a Center Operations Manager at Head Start. In Katrina's current role as the Director of Child Care, she oversees the Radford program and Oshkosh school sites.

Funniest thing you've heard a Club member say
We were on our way to a baseball game, and a student heard that I was able to pick kids to go onto the field. She decided to write me a letter: "Dear Miss Katrina, You are going to be my new best friend. You are really nice to me. You make me pee my pants. Which makes us friends. I love you so much. See you soon."

Jay Gibson

Graduate & Career Specialist - Vel Phillips
jayg@bgcosh.org

Phone 920-267-0308
Jay serves as the Club's Graduate & Career Specialist onsite at Vel Phillips Middle School. Before taking this role, he was the Club's Great Futures Mentoring Coordinator. Jay is responsible for developing successful relationships with students to help them stay on track with their grades and meet the requirements to reach high school on time. Jay works with youth to create goals every semester and aids in making post-middle school and post-high school plans. In addition, Jay refers middle school students to our BE GREAT: Graduate program in our high schools where onsite Club staff continue to work with students to successfully graduate on-time, with a plan to be college, career and community-ready after graduation. Jay lives in Oshkosh with his wife, Rita, and two wonderful sons, Jack and Sam. Jay has over 30 years of experience working with youth in multiple capacities. He is a 1994 graduate of UW Whitewater with a degree in communications.

What do you love most about your job?
My family history is deeply rooted in education and mentoring. Because of this family background in education, for decades I have felt a calling to be a part of an organization that emphasizes youth development and family outreach support.

Favorite words of inspiration
“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” – Michael Jordan

Something someone may not know about me
My God Mother, Jean Barkow, started “Jump Rope for Heart” over 40 years ago and in 2014 was recognized for her efforts by the American Heart Association and Riverside University HS where she and my Mother taught for over 30 years.

Hanna Holbrook

Director of Omro Child Care
hannah@bgcosh.org

Hanna is the Club's Director of Omro Child Care. She is originally from Sturgeon Bay where she worked at the Boys & Girls Club of Door County for five years before moving to Oshkosh and joining our team. She began her time with our Club working at our Omro site part-time before transitioning to be the full-time Director of Omro Child Care in the fall of 2024 Hanna currently attends UW Oshkosh for elementary school education. In her free time, she enjoys baking, playing guitar, going for nature walks and hiking. She has a great love for music and enjoys sharing that passion with the children she works with. She says, "you will always find me with some music on, jamming in my car and singing along".

What do you love most about your job?
I love being able to make a difference. Watching the kids grow up and become a part of society and knowing that I'm helping them on their way to becoming the best person that they can be, I couldn't ask for anything better.

Favorite words of inspiration-
"Not all those who wander are lost". Saying that you need to be able to wander through life and explore before you can figure it all out. No matter how long it takes, sometimes you just need time to be you and find yourself. That's what I also love about working with kids. Watching them slowly find who they are and helping them to discover new hobbies and interests that they wouldn't think of trying on their own.

Alyssa Martinez

Director of Quest & Mentoring
alyssam@bgcosh.org

Alyssa joined the staff of the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh in June of 2024 as a part-time staff and currently serves as the full-time Director of Quest & Mentoring. Before working with the Club, Alyssa worked as a youth center coordinator in Okinawa, Japan. She earned her associate's degree in teacher education from Eastern Gateway Community College and earned a bachelor's degree in American education studies from Franklin University. She is now seeking a master's degree in educational leadership. She is passionate about making an impact in the lives of children, youth, and teens—and helping them learn resiliency as they navigate the many twists and turns of life. Alyssa is a military spouse, and her husband is the local Oshkosh United States Marine Corps recruiter. Due to his military service, she has had the opportunity to live in many different places in the world.  Alyssa has two dogs, Griffy and Sergeant Chopper, a former Marine Corps mascot animal. She is also an avid Star Trek fan (Live Long and Prosper).

What do you love most about your job?
I love when youth share what their passions and interests are. Everyone has something that drives them—whether that be a sport, a hobby, a novel series, gaming, art/cinema, and more. Getting to hear what captivates them and then factoring that into club programming is my primary goal!

Funniest thing you’ve heard a Club kid say-
I constantly get reminded that I'm not up to date on the lingo that the youth use in their day-to-day conversations. I feel like it changes so often! They always make a point to tell me that I need to catch up with what is popular and mainstream. I'll have to do some research!

Favorite words of inspiration-
“Seize the time... Live now! Make now always the most precious time. Now will never come again.” -Jean-Luc Picard, Star Trek: The Next Generation

Alexis Mayer

Graduate & Career Coordinator - Oshkosh West High School
alexism@bgcosh.org

Phone 920-410-9442
Alexis Mayer joined our team in September 2023. She is currently the Club's Graduate & Career Coordinator at Oshkosh West High School. Alexis graduated from UW Whitewater where she studied art education and met her fiancé. Alexis has always enjoyed working with children. She comes from a large family and for many years, Alexis helped run Sunday services at her local church. She enjoyed creating a welcoming and warm environment for children and brings that same energy to her role at the Club. Alexis fell in love with the Oshkosh area and hopes to call it home for many years to come.

What do you love most about your job?
I love that we are able to make an impact in our day to day and create an atmosphere of safety and nurture for youth of all ages.

Favorite words of inspiration
I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear. - Nelson Mandela

Kevin Mueller

Director of Club Services
kevinm@bgcosh.org

Phone Ext. 121
Kevin has been at the Club for over 16 years, currently serving as the Director of Club Services. In this role, he manages a variety of essential services, including family and caregiver support, volunteer coordination, social and emotional programming, academic growth initiatives, and quality improvement efforts. Kevin helps with the behind-the-scenes planning of our summer and after-school programs, ensuring they run smoothly and effectively.
Kevin is a coach for a tournament-level soccer team and plays volleyball. He volunteers at local events in Oshkosh, contributing his time and energy to support the community in various ways throughout the year.

What do you love most about your job?
I love my job because it gives me the chance to transform children's lives and give them opportunities that they wouldn't normally have. There is never a dull day, or a day that I don't smile while working at the Club.

Favorite words of inspiration
I wasn't born to "just teach." I was born to inspire others, to make change, and to never give up; even when faced with challenges that seem impossible.

Funniest thing you’ve heard a Club kid say
While at the Milwaukee Zoo: "Remember last year? When I asked you if we could take a monkey home as a class pet? You said 'No,' and I cried. How about this year?"

Lauren Nicholls

Club Services Coordinator
laurenn@bgcosh.org

Phone Ext. 137
Lauren began working for our Boys & Girls Club at one of our afterschool sites while in college. She earned her Bachelor of Human Services and Leadership from UW Oshkosh and joined our team full-time in 2021. She has held a variety of positions during her time at the Club, currently serving as the Club Services Coordinator. Lauren works on the quality improvement of our programs, coordinates our volunteers & interns, heads our family nights and offers support for our afterschool programs.

What do you love most about your job?
I love that we are able to give kids a chance who might not have it otherwise. Seeing our members experience new things, get new opportunities, and create new memories is one of the best parts of this job.

Funniest thing you’ve heard a club kid say
Club Member: “Are you Miss Lauren?”
Me: “Yes, why?”
Club Member: “Word on the street is you’re dating LeBron James, is that true?”

Susan Tesch

Academic Coordinator
susanz@bgcosh.org

Phone Ext. 120
Susan has worked at the club since 2016. She spent time at the after-school care locations and various program areas until she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and became our S.T.E.M. coordinator. Before working at the Boys & Girls Club she worked as a church administrative assistant. Susan has always loved working with children, whether it’s babysitting, tutoring, or working in the church nursery. In her spare time, she loves to golf, garden, and read. She and her fiance have a Labrador retriever named George.

What do you love most about your job?
I love when the kids first arrive at Club and we get to check in with them and see how they are doing. Even if they are having a rough day, it feels good to be able to talk them through it or be able to cheer them up. I also love it when we are doing S.T.E.M. activities and the kids are shocked or pumped up about the outcome of our experiments. It is so rewarding to be able to teach them in such a fun way!

Favorite words of inspiration
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” – Albert Einstein

Funniest thing you’ve heard a Club kid say
I asked a question and the child answered with a perfect cat meow. He then proceeded to recite the entire Meow Mix advertisement jingle . . . you had to be there.

Sam Utesch

Director of Athletic Facilities
samu@bgcosh.org

Phone Ext. 125
Sam Utesch joined the Club in January 2024 as the Director of Athletic Facilities. Sam graduated from Ripon College with a degree in exercise science and is pursuing a Masters in Business Administration through the University of Concordia. In addition, Sam is a NIAAA-certified athletic administrator. As a former college student-athlete, he is passionate about implementing health and fitness programs in the community. Sam loves witnessing the positive impact of athletics on youth and strives to create environments where learning physical skills and making healthy choices are encouraged and celebrated. In his free time, he can be found seeking a wide range of fitness endeavors, catching local sports games, or enjoying the best cup of coffee around town.

What do you love most about your job?
"I love introducing members to new sports, allowing them to experience a competitive environment, and helping them grow their physical skills across all age groups. Remember, even Michael Jordan didn't make varsity his sophomore year."

Jessica Williams

Director of Teen Services and Workforce Readiness
jessicaw@bgcosh.org

Phone Ext. 127
Jessica joined the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh team in December 2024. Jessica, an Oshkosh native and 2006 Lourdes graduate, earned a Bachelor’s in Professional Communications from Alverno College in 2009. She began her career as an Admissions Counselor at the Wisconsin Challenge Academy, mentoring at-risk youth. Inspired by this work, she enlisted in the Army Reserves in 2011 and served as a Non-Commissioned Officer specializing in Human Resources and Career Counseling. Jessica has extensive experience in veteran advocacy, workforce development, and community engagement. She managed veteran employment programs, organized career events, and led initiatives in veteran employment and entrepreneurship as Wisconsin’s Statewide Veterans Field Representative. As the founder of Network Nexus, she built a 700+ member networking group fostering collaboration and events. A passionate traveler, Jessica has visited all 50 states and 15 countries, enjoying unique adventures worldwide. She is also the founder of Whimsical Celebrations LLC, focusing on event planning and decoration. Currently pursuing dual master’s degrees in Business Administration and Public Administration, she continues to support veterans, assist with resumes, and promote local businesses. Jessica is thrilled to serve as the Director of Teen Services and Workforce Readiness for the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh, where she looks forward to empowering teens and strengthening community partnerships.    

What do you love most about your job?
I am excited to work with kids at the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh because I value creating opportunities for teens to grow personally and professionally, helping them develop essential life and career skills. I'm inspired by the chance to provide mentorship and guidance, empowering young people to build confidence and achieve their goals. Additionally, I'm driven by a deep commitment to my community and see this role as an opportunity to foster strong connections, partnerships, and a supportive environment for the youth of Oshkosh.

Favorite Words of Inspiration
Imagine the Best Version of Yourself and Show Up Every Day as Her!

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