Staff | ECWRPC

Phone numbers listed below are direct to the individual. ECWRPC’s main phone number is 920-751-4770.

Melissa Kraemer-Badtke – Executive Director
- mbadtke@ecwrpc.org
- 920-751-4770
- Melissa has been with ECWRPC since 2003. In 2009, Melissa worked in partnership with Wisconsin Department of Transportation to pilot the first Regional Safe Routes to School Program in Wisconsin. She coordinates all aspects and activities of the East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission.
Kevin Englebert – Deputy Director
- kenglebert@ecwrpc.org
- 920-886-6827
- Kevin began with ECWRPC in 2020. Kevin received a B.A. in Geography and Cartography/GIS and an M.S. in Urban and Regional Planning from UW-Madison. He manages the Economic Development Program including implementation of the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) as well as oversees the GIS and Environmental Planning Programs.

Mike Zuege – GIS Manager
- mzuege@ecwrpc.org
- 920-886-6815
- Mike has been with ECWRPC since 2000. Mike’s primary duties include representing GIS interests on project teams, coordinating work with planners and staff, developing and maintaining work schedule for GIS division, and coordinating report graphics with outside printing agencies. Mike also works on developing data sets and producing digital maps and graphics for analysis, reports, and presentations by East Central staff.
Sara Otting – Controller
- sotting@ecwrpc.org
- 920-886-6817
- Sara has been with ECWRPC since 2021. She’s a graduate of University of Wisconsin, Whitewater (1999) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and received her CPA license in March of 2002. Sara has worked in public accounting and accounting manager positions in for profit organizations. At ECWRPC, she is responsible for all accounting functions including financial reporting and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and federal/state regulations, financial analysis including budget preparation and monitoring, contract and grant administration, cash management and human resources/benefit administration.
Kim Biedermann – Principal Planner – Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator
- kbiedermann@ecwrpc.org
- 920-886-6833
- Kim has been with ECWRPC since 2016. Kim received a B.S. in Environmental Policy & Planning and in Environmental Science from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and a Master of Studies in Environmental Law from Vermont Law School. As the Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, she is responsible for administering local and regional bike and pedestrian plans, aiding municipalities in implementation and providing pedestrian-based technical assistance.
Jennie Mayer – Senior Planner – Safe Routes to School Coordinator
- jmayer@ecwrpc.org
- 920-886-6831
- Jennie has been with ECWRPC since 2022. She is part of our Safe Routes to School Team. She is a graduate of UW-Milwaukee with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Jennie has past experience in programming and community engagement. Her primary role will be focused on SRTS Educational Campaigns and Curriculum. She will also be working with our Transportation Team and assisting with community Bike and Pedestrian Plans.
Kim Dieck – Associate Planner – Safe Routes to School
- kdieck@ecwrpc.org
- 920-886-6814
- Kim has been with ECWRPC and the regional SRTS program since 2022. She received a B.S. in Elementary Education from UW Oshkosh. Her primary role for the Regional Safe Routes to School program is the frequent walker program as well as the educational campaign and curriculum.
Brenna Root – Associate Planner – Safe Routes to School
- broot@ecwrpc.org
- 920-886-6826
- Brenna has been with ECWRPC since September 2022. She graduated from UW-La Crosse in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education and completed her Masters of Public Administration from UW-Oshkosh in 2019. Brenna is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) with experience working in local health departments focused on youth and community engagement. Brenna works with the Transportation and Safe Routes to School teams.
Wilhelmina Paustian – Senior Planner – Sewer Service Area
- wpaustian@ecwrpc.org
- 920-886-6832
- Wilhelmina has been with ECWRPC since 2021. She has a Masters in Environmental Science. Wilhelmina reviews and updates all Sewer Service Area plans in the region. She is also responsible for the review of public sanitary sewer extensions, facilities plans, and the subsequent issuance of Water Quality Management Letters.
Adam Bellcorelli – Associate Planner
- abellcorelli@ecwrpc.org
- 920-886-6819
- Adam began at ECWRPC in the summer of 2020. He graduated from Illinois State University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy and completed his Masters of Public Administration at UW Oshkosh in 2015. Adam has extensive experience building stronger communities in Oshkosh and throughout the Fox Valley, by encouraging everyone to engage with active transportation and make personal connections. Adam’s duties include updating and enhancing bicycle & pedestrian infrastructure, complete streets planning, public transit development, rural and specialized mobility management, freight line coordination, along with transportation equity and accessibility.
Scott Konkle – Senior Planner
- skonkle@ecwrpc.org
- 920-886-6822
- Scott has been with ECWRPC since 2001. Scott administrates the NR-135 Reclamation Program. His primary duties include reclamation plan review/approval, database/permit tracking, financial assurance management, and mine site inspections. Scott is here to assist the operators with plan development and to answer any questions that you may have as it relates to mine site planning and reclamation.
Tanner Russell – Associate Planner – Transportation
- trussell@ecwrpc.org
- 920-886-6816
- Tanner has been with ECWRPC since 2017. He is a graduate of UW-Stevens Point with a Bachelor’s Degree in Resource Management with an emphasis in Land Use Planning. His primary duties include travel demand modeling and working on the Long Range Transportation/Land Use Plans as well as the Transportation Improvement Programs.
Katie Livernash – Associate Planner – Safe Routes to School
- klivernash@ecwrpc.org
- 920-886-6810
- Katie has been with ECWRPC and the regional SRTS program since 2021. She graduated from UW-Stevens Point with a B.S. in Geography as well as a professional certificate in GIS and Spatial Analysis. Her primary focus is working with schools on their local SRTS action plans and SRTS mapping.
Casey Peters – Associate Planner – Transportation/SRTS
- cpeters@ecwrpc.org
- 920-886-6824
- Casey has been with ECWRPC since 2022. He graduated from UW-Stevens Point in 2020 with a B.S. in Geography and a Minor in GIS. Casey works with the transportation and Safe Routes to School teams.
Rachel Roth – GIS Analyst 1
- rroth@ecwrpc.org
- 920-886-6830
- Rachel has been with ECWRPC since September of 2020. She graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 2018 with a B.A. in Geography and a minor in Multimedia Communication. Rachel provides technical support to planning staff, which includes updating GIS datasets and creating maps and graphics.
Colin Kafka – Associate Planner
- ckafka@ecwrpc.org
- 920-886-6829
- Colin has been with ECWRPC since 2022. Colin received a B.S. in Geography from UW-Oshkosh and a M.S. in Urban and Regional Planning from UW-Madison. His primary work is in active transportation and economic development.
Sara Gilbert – Associate Planner
- sgilbert@ecwrpc.org
- 920-886-6825
- Sara has been with ECWRPC since 2021 and her role is focused in managing the Main Street BounceBack Grant Program that aims to fill vacant, commercial spaces and put local businesses back in place. She also is working on EDA CARES Act Institutional Grant conducting and writing research chapters on how the Covid-19 Pandemic economically impacted sectors of our regions economy. Sara graduated from UW Lacrosse with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational and Professional Communications.
Leann Buboltz – Administrative Coordinator
- lbuboltz@ecwrpc.org
- 920-886-6811
- Leann has been with ECWRPC since 2021. Her primary duties include supporting the Executive Director; front office management; report formatting and production; recording summary of proceedings; providing support to Commissioners, standing committees and the full Commission; and assisting Commission staff with various projects.
Tim Badtke – IT Manager
- tbadtke@ecwrpc.org
- 920-886-6813
- Tim has been with ECWRPC since 2000. His primary duties include operational support for the Commission’s network infrastructure including servers, computers, phone and security systems. He provides end user technical support and is also responsible for website development and maintenance.