Meet Your Current Term Board Members

President: Scott Pettit, CPIM


Scott has been a member of APICs since 2002, and joined the Board of Directors as a Member-at-Large in 2006. Scott is currently the Master Scheduler for Hurd Windows and Doors in Medford and Merrill WI. He has ten years of experience in shop floor supervision, production and inventory control management and plant management. Scott currently teaches CPIM online coursework through Fox Valley Technical College as well as classroom coursework for North Central Technical College in conjunction with the Central Wisconsin Chapter of APICS. Scott holds an Associates degree in Electrical Engineering Technologies and a diploma in Business Management. Scott and his wife, Stacy, reside in Merrill WI, with their three children. Email Address: President

Past President: Russell S. Stowell


Russell (Russ) has been an APICS member since 2004 and has served the Central WI Chapter almost the entire time. He has been a member starting as a “Member at Large” in 2004, then as “VP of Membership” in 2005. For the 2005, 2006, & 2007 terms he served as the "President". He has currently completed 3 of the 5 required CPIM classes and tests offered through FVTC/Central WI Chapter and APICS. He has been employed at Kraft for six years, three as a contractor and three as a Kraft employee. Russ took a promotion to Senior Production Scheduler for Kraft – Wausau in March of 2005. Previous to this position Russ worked in several different roles with emphasis on MRO Inventory control and system implementations. Russ has been actively involved in the revitalization of the Central WI Chapter.

Email Address: President

Treasurer: Pam Nyman, CPIM


Pam has been an APICS member since 2004. She joined the Board of Directors as the Secretary in July of 2005. Pam is currently employed as a Materials Specialist at Greenheck Fan Corporation.
Previously she held positions as SAP Business Analyst, Production Control Coordinator, and Branch Plant Shipment Coordinator, all at Wausau Homes, Inc.
Email Address: Treasurer

Programs/Facilities Coordinator: Jerry Olson


Jerry has been an APICS member since 1993 and has held several board positions with the Central Wisconsin Chapter including Member at Large, Web Master and President. He is current employed at Kolbe & Kolbe Windows and Doors as the Director of Warehousing and Purchasing. He has held multiple positions during the 20 + years experience in the field of materials management to include Planner, Buyer, Supervisor, Inventory Control Manager and Production and Inventory Manager. Jerry holds a B.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse in Business Administration.
Email Address: Programs

Vice President of Membership: Ashley Chrapkowski


Ashley has been an APICS member since 2005, and joined the board of directors as secretary of the student APICS chapter at UW-Oshkosh She graduated in spring of 2006 from UW-Oshkosh with a degree in Operations and Supply Chain management. Ashley started with Greenheck Fan Corp. in June of 2006 and is a Material Specialist for the CVI business unit. Ashley is currently working towards achieving her CSCP and CPIM certifications.
Email Address: Membership

Secretary: Vicky Schaefer, CPIM


Employed at Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Company, Inc., for 15 years where she currently holds the position of Materials Manager. She has an associate degree in industrial engineering and has earned her CPIM certification.
Email Address: Secretary

Publicity: Pat Kelly


Pat Kelly is currently a Sr. Systems Analyst for Greenheck Fan Corp. He has over 30 years experience in Materials Management, Manufacturing, Consulting, and Information Systems. He has held positions of Production and Inventory Control Manager, MIS Manager, Systems Development and Programming Manager, Sr. Systems and Manufacturing Consultant to name a few within medium to large multi national manufacturing firms.

In his career, he has been involved with over 12 system implementations, software selections, software and systems development, process improvements for both shop floor and office, new company start-ups, plant relocations, company acquisition system conversions, data collection systems, production control, inventory control, data control, cost accounting, material handling, warehouse management, MRP/ERP System education, and project management, all with a focus on manufacturing.

He is a graduate of MSOE and holds a BS degree in Industrial Management (1973) and an Associates Degree in Computer Engineering (1971) and has been an APICS member since 1973.

Email Address: Publicity

Member-At-Large: John Grant


John has been a member of Central Wisconsin APICS since 1988 and has served on the Chapter Board over the years in various positions including Chapter President . John is currently employed at HOOPS, Inc. as a Senior Consultant specializing in manufacturing solutions. John has previous experience as an operations manager, hands on Lean experience and has worked with several leading ERP software products over the years.

"Networking with APICS members at our PDM's is great source of information"

Email address: John Grant

Webmaster: Dave Slaktoski


The newest member of the B.O.D., Dave became an APICS member in 2007 and was the Central Wisconsin Chapter consulting Webmaster last term. He is currently employed at Greenheck Fan as a Configuration Analyst. He has held multiple positions during the 20 + years experience in the fields of Transportation and Inventory management. Dave holds a degree from Northcentral Technical College in Wausau in Computer Sciences.
Email address: Webmaster