Category: New Employees

Welcome Ben Counard

On Monday, March 22, 2021, Ben Counard started as a Facilities Repair Worker in the Facilities Management department.

Ben comes to us from the Oneida Nation where he was involved in Youth Mentoring/Advocacy for 12 years and the State of Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs where he was in Facilities Repair.

In his free time, Ben enjoys fishing on Lake Michigan, gardening and spending time with family. Ben is married with 2 daughters, 15 and 16 years old.

Ben is a graduate of UW-Green Bay with a Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from NWTC.

Welcome, Ben!

Welcome Anne Brink

On Monday, March 8, 2021, Anne Brink started as a Police Officer in the Police Department.

Anne comes to UW Green Bay with a Bachelor in Arts – Criminology & Law Studies from Marquette University. She is a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association (WHFA) in Appleton.

In her free time, Anne enjoys fencing (longsword, rapier, dagger, smallsword, foil) Dungeons and Dragons, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She is from Hortonville, WI and her family consists of 4 younger siblings, mom, dad, and boyfriend.

Anne says she is a “huge nerd who loves swords!”

Welcome, Anne!

Welcome Brett Hendzel

On Sunday, March 7, 2021, Brett Hendzel started as a Police Officer in the Police Department.

Brett is from Pulaski and enjoys hunting, fishing, working out, spending time with family and friends, and is a Wrestling Coach. His family consists of his Dad Fred, Mom Patti, Brother Zach, and Sister Lauren.

Brett went to Pulaski High School, UW-Milwaukee, and NWTC.

Welcome, Brett!

Congratulations Samantha Post!

On February 5, 2021, Samantha Post started as the Rising Phoenix Program Manager in Continuing Education & Community Engagement. Samantha previously worked in Continuing Education & Community Engagement.

Congratulations Samantha!