SM Team Bios
Pete Ziolowski, Head Coach: He met Kristy in college at UW Stout. They were neighbors in an apartment complex, and literally couldn’t avoid how God was bringing them together. They began dating in October of 2004 and were married in September of 2005 – when you know, you know! Pete earned his undergraduate degree in psychology in 2004 and is currently pursuing a Masters of Divinity at Bethel Seminary. He served as the youth pastor for the Spring Valley congregational church from January of 2006 until May of 2007. In his free time Pete loves to cheer on the Packers. He also enjoys reading and being able to spend time with his wife.
Kristy Ziolowski- Leadership, Outreach training: I have been married for two years as of September 4th 2007, to a wonderful man named Pete Ziolkowski, I think you might meet him sometime. Before I was married, I was a Johnson, so you can imagine, this has been quit the adjustment!!! There is a lot more to being polish than you’d assume, let me know if you are ever in need of survival tips for polish living!!! Really though, I love being married and God has been so good to us, I am very grateful for the man that he has given me (he’s so cute)! I am currently working as a Parent Educator, for the Family Resource Center St Croix Valley. I love the opportunities I have there to spend time young families, and then the opportunities I have here at FCC to spend with teens. I also very much enjoy, decorating, I know it seems superficial, but it comes down to, I just like it! I love music, I also really love to travel, I enjoy camping, I love movies (mostly cheesy girly movies) and I love to spend time with my AWESOME husband and our crazy dog who beats me up! I can’t wait to get to know you all more, grow together as we learn how to walk with Jesus, and have the best time ever along the way. It’s going to be a great year! See ya soon!!!!!
Kevin Langer- Leadership, Music: I am 17 years old and am a Senior this year at New Richmond High School. I came to know Christ in 8th grade at wood lake bible camp. Some things that I like do do in my free time are hunt, hike, camp, and of course play paintball. I'm a bit of an action junkie which may surprise you because you will find I am a reasonably quiet guy, not to say that I don't have my moments though. My purpose for being on the youth leadership team this year is to set a good example for others to follow, and to draw my peers to Christ
Haley Hennlich- Leadership, Administration: I met my husband in high school (our choir director MADE us sing together), and we married two years after graduation. We have been married 10 years next summer, and have three wonderful children: Tucker (7), Laney (5), and Shelby (2). I had the opportunity shortly before our wedding to travel on a mission trip to Bolivia, where we spent a week working with children in orphanages. Since that time, I have continued my education in Early Childhood with a BS in Business and a MA in Education. The Holy Spirit has also lit a fire in me for missions and orphaned children... we will see what He does with that! I am currently the 4 year old Kindergarten teacher at St. Mary's School in New Richmond. I love reading, biking, and playing tennis-- and of course, hanging out with my hubby and kiddos!
Keith Hersant- Leadership, Missions/Outreach:
Tim Boehnen- Leadership, Media:
Mia Karpinski- Leadership: I am 33-years-old. My husband's name is Michael. My son's name is Isaac and he is 8-years-old. My daughter's name is Emma (we call her Lulu) and she is 3-years-old. Michael and I have been married almost 11 years. We live in Deer Park, WI. We've been going to Faith Community Church for about three years. I work for a company called St. Paul Radiology and I am a supervisor there. Michael is a carpenter and by God's grace has been successfully self-employed. For hobbies our family likes four-wheeling, fishing, camping and just spend time together. We live out in the country and love it very much. My personal hobbies are reading, crocheting and gardening.
Zack Dodge- Leadership, Arts:
Anna Annunziata: Hi, I am Anna DOREEN (I love my middle name-HA) Annunziata, I have 3 daughters, Alyssa 11, Camryn 5 and Olivia (aka LuLu) 3. We moved here last year and are loving the country life. My husband Dan and I are starting to get the hang of things here in WI, sooooooo different from MN :) I am looking forward to starting to serve in this ministry area, I know that God has had his hand on this path for me, I feel I have a lot of real life experience that may help guide tweens and teens, I have lived the tuff stuff and see it from the other side now. God is so good, he will meet you where ever you are and accept you. I have had major turn arounds in my life in the last 3 years, where I have submitted to God and am learning what He wants me to do-intead of running my own agenda. My interest include shopping, beaches, parks, reading and watching way too much reality TV...did I just admit that? Looking forward to watching God work in all of us this year!
Barb Landaal: Wife of Rick, mom of Anna and Luke (and Sophie the Border Collie). Loves God, hanging with my kids, eating sushi, reading the Word, and is all about the Wisconsin Badgers. Can't for God to use me to grow with my "Godz Girlz".
Cheryl Stacken: I was born and raised in my home town Menomonie WI. I have 4 other sisters. I met my husband, Joe at the Cedar Lake Race Track in August of 1984. Moved to New Richmond Summer of 1986. We got married July 16th, 1988. Have two wonderful Children, Boyd 13 years old and Sabrina 10 years old. Live 1/2 mile from the Cedar Lake Race track, been there for 11 years. I took Jesus in my heart December 2000, shortly after we started going to Faith and prior to my sister passing away of 38 years old on Sept 1, 2000. I was called by God, it was time to change and he has been knocking on my door for many years, I finally listened. My life has extremely changed since. I cannot explain the feeling I have inside. It's something I hope for in others. Especially the Youth. I have worked with the Youth for 2 1/2 years and Love it!! I had a hard and rough time being a teenager and I hope I can be of help to them in some way. I want to give back to God what he so has given me, I know it won't be as much but all I can do is do my best while I am here on Earth. I always wake up with "Another day to enjoy that God has given" It's what keeps me going.A few things I love; Football, Camping, Gardening (canning), scrap booking, people, Church, my family, Fishing, biking, walking and to just have FUN!
Heid Viebrock: My husband Randy and I have been married for nearly 19 years. We have three sweet daughters, Morgan (15); Michaela (11); and Marissa (7). I'm originally from Centuria, WI (a very small town about 20 miles north of NR) and attended Unity High School (go Eagles!). Randy and I started dating in College at UW-River Falls. I transferred to Northwestern College (go Eagles) in Roseville, MN where I received a B.S. in Business Administration. I'm currently pursuing my MBA (Master's of Business Administration) at the U of MN's Carlson School of Management (go Gophers!). I work full-time at 3M in St. Paul as an IT Project Manager. I serve as Board President for a non-profit therapy center, Nature's Edge Therapy Center, in Rice Lake. In my spare time I enjoy spending time alone with my Lord in His Word and also spending time with my family. My hobbies include reading, cooking/baking, working out (gotta do that because of that other hobby!), listening to music, listening to Christian talk radio, and doing pretty much anything that involves the great outdoors (yes, even yard work!).
Heather Hanafee:
Larry Larson: Loves working with youth. I have taught HS. in Minnesoa for 11 years and was a principal of two
middle schools for 25 years. I was a head football coach, assistant wrestling and softball coach. I love all sports and presently enjoy wakeboarding and snow boarding. I accepted Christ when I was in 9th grade. I'm married and have three kids and 6 grandchildren. We live on Cedar Lake. We have attended Faith Community Church for three years. I
want to give back to youth what some dedicated leaders gave to me when I was growing up.
Pam Albrecht:
Tim Miller:
Craig Swanson: I have been married to Martha for twenty years and we have three children, Annalissa (Anna), 16 Oliver (Ollie), 13 and Isaac (Ike or Ike-Man) 7. We live on a hobby farm between New Richmond and Baldwin and have some horses, three cattle, chickens, rabbits, two dogs and a cat. We love our country style life. I grew up on a dairy farm and find a sense of peace about it.
Our family has been attending FCC since the first service ten years ago and I have been involved in the youth ministry in some fashion since the beginning. Either in nursery, Promisland, middle school youth or high school. I spend some time each year participating in youth rally road trips as a chaperone or I have joined teams doing missions work like going to the Ukraine doing missionary work at an orphanage, Youth Works missions trips to North Carolina and Thunder Bay or the Mississippi storm relief trip. I also feel called to the intercity missions field and have spent time working with youth and homeless adults in the Twin Cities (both through Christian organizations and my past business).
I enjoy most outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, horse back riding, farming, etc….. But most of all I love spending time with my family. I have worked at Preco Laser in Somerset for the past six years as a Project Manager. I love working with the Youth and serving Him. If you see me and I don’t acknowledge you please don’t be offended, I have very limited eyesight (no central vision) and always appreciate when people come up close and say HI! Sometimes you even have to give me a hint to who you are if in a crowd.One verse that has always stuck with me is John 8:1 – 11.Marrie Simpson:
Ryan Blaszczsyk:
Bernie Wollenberg:
Kay Hersant:
Laurie Stafne: I was born and raised in the Western suburbs of MN and am still adjusting to life in Packer country... Go Vikes (and Twins)! I surrendered my life to Christ in November of 2001, the best decision I ever made! I met and fell in love with Jason, the love of my life, in June of 2002 and we were engaged 3 months later! We married in 2003 and moved out to NR about a year later. We have a wonderful, blessing of a son, Carter. Having Carter has allowed me to get a small sense of how much Jesus loves us, WOW, He really LOVES US!! Being a mommy is my favorite thing to do!! I also love to travel, love spending time with my family (all who live out here now!) and really enjoy going to movies and spending time with my police officer hubby. We really feel that God placed us here for a purpose and we are so excited to see what He has in store for us. I have such a heart for youth, especially high school girls (I was one once) and am SO excited to be a part of Gods work in CHAOS. Can't wait to meet and get to know all of you!!
Anna Swanson:
Heidi Boehnen:
Laurie Hatella:
Kris Dodge:
Joe Sir:
Scott Hatella: