Jake's Cafe

Kristin is LTC’s Entreprenuership Director and Business Solution’s Manager. Kristin loves to to strategize - about your business ideas and future plans. She's always positively there for great food, long walks and campfires no matter what the weather.

Ann Marie is Tryg’s wife, and co-founder of Jake’s Café.  Her passions include jewelry-making and physical fitness.

Casey is the receptionist and events coordinator at Jake’s Café. She is interested in cooking, reality TV and spending time with her family in Door County. Casey earned an Anthropology degree at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Jim Simon works on the Jake’s Café grounds crew. His passion is bicycling.

Steve Mech is the president of CSA Commercial. He manages several properties in the Sheboygan area. He is an avid reader, enjoys golf, cooking and international cuisine.

Blaine Huber is president of Huber Creative. When not creating smart, arresting, relevant advertising, Blaine enjoys spending time with his family.  He is fond of food that hurts him and people who don’t.

Phil is co-owner and founder of Leclerc Brothers Motion Pictures. As a filmmaker, Phil has traveled the world, producing several National Award Winning films.  He enjoys rock climbing, hiking, camping, snowboarding and more recently, marriage.

Chris is co-owner of Leclerc Brothers Motion Pictures where he  shoots commercials, documentaries and short films. Chris's favorite hobbies are photography, time lapse photography, rock climbing and snowboarding."

Jeff Leismer is founder and chief technology officer at VibeTech. In addition to engineering solutions to health problems, Jeff enjoys hiking, drawing, skateboarding (with his sons), martial arts, and inventing.

Valerie Zimbal is founder of Zimbal Fashions. She grew up in Oostburg and after spending nearly three years in downtown Manhattan, NY (right in the heart of fashion design), she’s returned to go out on her own. She loves, cooking, traveling and the outdoors.

Phyllis Thesier is founder of the Accent Management Group. She has over 30 years providing communication training with clients in medical, international business and university settings.  Her interests are storytelling, travel and Toastmasters International. She recently lived in Shanghai, China for two years and resides in Kohler, WI with her husband and partner in adventure.

Jon Rost is a principal and partner in Innovation Applied. They are experienced business leaders available to companies to provide strategic and tactical support. Jon’s  interests include biking, sailing and travel.

Randy Winker is a principal and partner in Innovation Applied. They are experienced business leaders available to companies to provide strategic and tactical support . Randy enjoys golf, fishing and hiking.

Scott Hackbarth is a principal and partner in Innovation Applied. They are experienced business leaders available to companies to provide strategic and tactical support .  Scott is a foodie and enjoys travel.

Dick Arent is a principal and partner in Innovation Applied. They are experienced business leaders available to companies to provide strategic and tactical support . Dick enjoys cottage living and outdoor recreation.

Shayna’s art manifests itself in beautiful works of silver and beadwork. Her artwork is in a class all by itself, not only in her design, sense of color, and texture, but in her impeccable workmanship. She is also president of the Sheboygan Visual Artists group, loves travel and enjoys the outdoors.

Margaret, president of Aldwych Consulting, is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) –Business Valuation of the American Society of Appraisers.  She specializes in accounting situations which require a broad range of knowledge, effective communication skills, and the  experience to implement solutions.  Her focus is business valuation, forensic accounting, and quantification of economic damages.

One of the most exciting and rewarding parts of my 20-year career is partnering with entrepreneurs.  I have a special appreciation for business builders and a passion for helping new companies achieve their goals!  Innovative Risk Management advice is critical for emerging companies, and I love being a part of creative, visionary teams!

Paula is an off-site CFO who, for a modest fee can help you with your business/personal financial needs. She has over 25 years experience in accounting....but her real love?  Art. Jewelry and collage! While Paula is not in the office on a daily basis, she still oversees the financials for Jake's Café.

Paul Henning is an HVAC expert and handles the HVAC for Jake’s Cafe. Prior to Jake’s he was Aurora Healthcare’s go-to guy for nearly 20 years. If you have concerns for comfort (either hot or cold), he’s the person to call. Paul has a variety of other interests/skills as well. He loves carpentry, camping and the outdoors.

Marcos is a Business Strategist with over 10 years of international experience in Venture Capital, Corporate and Financial environments and is skilled in designing and planning strategic change initiatives, following a practical, client-centric, results-oriented approach.

John is an independent financial advisor through Harbour Investments, Inc., providing creative thinking as it relates to retirement planning and asset allocation in the marketplace. John enjoys swimming, hiking, sailing and anything with a combustion engine attached to it. 

Jerry likes things to be simple.

Mandy Garrels, principal attorney, is a registered patent agent through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Registration No. 67734) and a licensed attorney through the State of Wisconsin. She finds inspiration from the inspired. As an intellectual property attorney, she enjoys wedding traditional law with cutting edge innovation to help create new opportunities.  Mandy received a Biology degree from the University of California-Irvine, a Forestry degree from Auburn University and recieved her Law degree from Pace Law School.

Sebastian has done it with 50. He has finally ventured out on his own and is president and partner of MODIX corporation. With the international MODIX team Sebastian collaborates with other talented members to cater to the specialized plastics industry. They broker equipment, give technical advise, design and manufacture equipment and always find ways to help their customers.  Sebastian has 4 pillars in his life: Jesus, Family, Work, Community.

Peter is on the technical side of MODIX. From sweeping the floor to the design of new plants is all in a day’s work as long as it has to do with nuts and bolts. To work with people in an honest and respectful way is his goal. Outside of work...family is first as long as there is no NASCAR on TV.

Foua Hang is the Student Success Manager at Lakeshore Technical College. She works with LTC staff to engage students in clubs, volunteerism, service-learning, and internships to enhance student learning experiences and to help them reach their academic goals. She also assists students with the job search. Foua lives in Sheboygan and enjoys spending time with her family.

Karl is founder of GreyStroke Creative and has over 25 years in the ad business, where he tries to turn the ordinary into extraordinary. He has a passion for guitars, art and sports and loves wrestling with his children as much as possible.

Schel is a seasoned wine consultant and has developed a reputation in the Sheboygan County area as a dependable authority and educator on wines indigenous to Southeastern Wisconsin. Schel enjoys walking, skating, music, peaceful moments and the beauty of local surroundings and its history. Take a moment to see our county through his eyes.

Denise is a communications practitioner with 20 years experience in the field; five spent as a freelance journalist for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and over a decade with marketing communications firms in Wisconsin and Ohio. She enjoys kayaking, remote camping and Delta Blues music!

Jennifer has a Master of Architecture with an emphasis in Preservation Studies from the University of Wisconsin.  Her interests include art history and community volunteer work. More information on Legacy Architecture

Bob is an architectural intern at Legacy Architecture and working towards becoming a licensed architect. He enjoys cooking and baking, exploring new places, and watching funny YouTube videos with friends.

Tom is an architectural intern at Legacy Architecture and working towards becoming a licensed architect.  He received his Architecture degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Lisa is a student supervisor for Lakeland College.  She brings interns into the cafe and helps foster relationships between Lakeland Interns and Cafe members

My name is Jess Lambrecht and I have been at Lakeland College since August of 2007. I am originally from St. Paul, MN.  Prior to Lakeland, I have worked in Student Services at UW – Stevens Point and the University of Kansas.  My masters degree is from the University of Kansas in Higher Education Administration. I enjoy helping college students develop their passion and connecting them with potential employers.

My name is Jess Lambrecht and I have been at Lakeland College since August of 2007. I am originally from St. Paul, MN.  Prior to Lakeland, I have worked in Student Services at UW – Stevens Point and the University of Kansas.  My masters degree is from the University of Kansas in Higher Education Administration. I enjoy helping college students develop their passion and connecting them with potential employers.

Patrick Casey is the President and Founder of Bullpen Associates, LLC.  Patrick has been passionate about helping companies reduce costs and increase revenue for the past 22 years.  He provides sales and marketing support to over 20 cost reduction firms nationwide.   Patrick is retooling his firm to leverage the power of social media.  Patrick uses his “orange hat” profile picture for all of his social medial pictures.  Patrick’s picture and social media handle are designed to help drive more clicks.  Feel free to ask him why the next time you see him in the hall.

Born and raised in Sheboygan, James feels obligated to do everything he can to ensure that future generations will enjoy the same prosperity and sense of community.  Lake Michigan and Sheboygan restaurants are his favorite sources of local inspiration.

Nicole is currently in the Administrative Professional program at Lakeshore Technical College and is an intern at the LTC desk at Jake’s and part-time employee for Elightenment. She loves helping others and takes pride in her attention to detail. When she is not working on projects to assist Jake’s Café members, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, going to concerts, and exploring the community.