above: the Village of Mount Pleasant's restoration of the North Branch of the Pike River
Root-Pike WIN Staff
Passion for These Rivers
Dave Giordano
Executive Director
Dave is a former Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network board member and leads the communications, fundraising, and operations of Root-Pike WIN with a goal of connecting partnerships with projects. Dave brings a background in marketing and has held a variety of director-level roles throughout his career. He has also been involved with non-profit organizations such as the Trout Unlimited, Safe & Sound, Kenosha Sport Fishing and Conservation Association, UW-Milwaukee Minority Mentor program, Ovation Awards, and the Pike River Revival. Dave grew up a frequent visitor to the Pike River as a biker, hiker, runner, canoe paddler, and fly-fisherman.
Kristi Heuser
Program Manager
Kristi comes to Root-Pike WIN with an undergraduate degree in Biology and Secondary Education from Carthage College, and her master’s degree in Conservation Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She is responsible for stormwater education and outreach for the Respect Our Waters Program, turf to native prairie conversions in the Pollinator Patch Program, and supporting a group of amazing farmers in the Kenosha Regenerative Producers Group. Kristi’s love for education and collaboration will help transform how we manage stormwater, landscapes, and improve water quality. In her spare time, Kristi loves to read, enjoy the outdoors, and spend time with her family.
Amy Kolb
Bookkeeper
amy@rootpikewin.org
Bio coming soon!