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. He has a BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design and MS from American Intercontinental University. Dave grew up a frequent visitor to the Pike River as a biker, hiker, runner, canoe paddler, and fly-fisherman.
SHELBY SERRITELLA
Program Manager
Shelby joins Root-Pike WIN as the new Program Manager for Watershed Education and Action, where she will lead key initiatives including Respect Our Waters, the Kenosha Regenerative Producers Group, and the Stormwater Pond Playbook. She brings strong experience in environmental project management, community outreach, and sustainability education from her work at ILM Environments and the City of Lake Forest. Shelby holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and an M.S. in Environmental Science & Sustainability from Loyola University Chicago, and she is a Westosha Central High School graduate. Her expertise, leadership, and passion for watershed health make her an exceptional addition to the team. She enjoys volleyball, hiking remote trails, and cooking her grandmother’s favorite recipes.
Amy Kolb
Bookkeeper
amy@rootpikewin.org
As Bookkeeper for Root-Pike WIN, Amy Kolb oversees the organization’s accounting functions with precision and professionalism. She holds a bachelor’s degree in agriculture business management from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and has experience in a variety of accounting roles across small and mid-sized organizations. Under her direction, Root-Pike WIN’s accounting systems have become more efficient and reliable. One of her key achievements includes leading the migration to a web-based version of QuickBooks featuring advanced project management capabilities. Amy also manages bookkeeping for her family’s grain farm in Racine County.