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Echelon Milwaukee

Echelon is a group of young professionals collectively serving The Salvation Army in Milwaukee County.

Echelon Milwaukee is dedicated to ending homelessness in Milwaukee County. Made up of young professionals ages 21–40, the group supports The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County in its mission to provide shelter, meals, clothing, counseling, and a wide range of essential services to thousands of individuals and families in need.

Since its founding in 2014, programming continues to evolve, and members have the opportunity to actively shape the organization and its impact on the community.

Get Involved

We are always looking for new members. Membership requirements include:

  • A two-year commitment
  • A minimum of 15 volunteer hours per year
  • Attendance at 75% of scheduled meetings and events

Start the application process

Members

Echelon Board Members

  • Jacob Westphal, President - Research Analyst, Hartland Advisors
  • Bre Barnett, Co-Vice President - COO, Story Mark Studios
  • Kyle Ristow, Co-Vice President
  • Victoria Alvarez, Service Committee Chair - Sr. Administrative Assistant, Molson Coors
  • Dana Larsen, Membership and Engagement Chair - Sr. Financial Associate, RBC Wealth

Public Relations/Social Media

  • Heather Pechacek - Communications and Membership Director, Greater Milwaukee Committee
  • Marcy Stutzman - Director of Development, Horizon Home Care and Hospice

Past Presidents

  • Joe Obligato - Logistics Initiatives Leader, GE Healthcare
  • Alison Cefalu - Meeting Planner, Baird
  • Brandon Tschacher - Director of Marketing, Thrivent Financial
  • Mary Pelkofer - Membership Co-Chair- Field Engagement Consultant, Northwestern Mutual
  • Ian Abston - President, Millenian, LLC
  • Matt Walker - Partner, Thrivent Financial

Members

  • Mari Almanza
  • Alexandra Dacquisto - Owner of Piccola Salon
  • Maggie Dauss - Project Manager, Innovation in Milwaukee, Greater Milwaukee Committee
  • Julie Eusebio - Wellness Administrator, MGIC
  • Dianna Fedchuk
  • David Gagliano - Network Engineer, Johnson Controls
  • Jamarquan Houston
  • Rachel Idso - Director of Sourcing Strategy, Amazon
  • Elizabeth Jasinski
  • Molly Khanna
  • Ryan Klund - Relational Marketing, National Christian Foundation Wisconsin
  • Leo Osma - Co-Founder and COO, APEXLUXE
  • Maia Puleo
  • Tenzin Rampa - Professional Soccer Player, Milwaukee Wave
  • Anna Reddy - Account Executive, National Business Furniture
  • Sud Shanmugabaskaran - Vice President of Client Solutions, Tuna Traffic
  • Tasha Sorenson - Fund Development Specialist, Tamarack Waldorf School

Staff Liaisons

  • Tom Flatley - Operations and Logistics Manager, Emergency Lodge
  • Henry Boateng

Contact Us

Questions? Please email us at echelonmilwaukee@gmail.com.

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