Staff Directory

  • gward@dekovencener.org | (262) 633-6401 Ext. 100

    • DeKoven Center management

    • Community connections

  • lsmith@dekovencenter.org | (262) 633-6401 Ext. 106

    • Accounts payable/recievable

    • Apartment and commercial rentals

    • Charitable donations

  • mhilbert@dekovencenter.org

    • Buildings and grounds

    • Property development

  • nrico@dekovencenter.org | (262) 633-6401 Ext. 108

    • Weddings

    • Special events

    • Hall and chapel rentals

  • joberlander@dekovencenter.org | (262) 633-6401 Ext. 105

    • Taylor Hall retreats, conferences, and meetings

    • Gymnasium rentals

  • lkancian@dekovencenter.org | (262) 633-6401 Ext. 107

    • Building Foundations program

    • Retreat & conference center kitchen

  • rgraves@dekovencenter.org | (262) 633-6401 Ext. 103

    • Archival requests

    • DeKoven Center history

Board of Directors

2025 Annual Report

A Board of Directors manages the affairs of DeKoven Center, a Wisconsin non-stock corporation and 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Committees manage areas of DeKoven Center and may include non-board members. Current committees are Executive, Finance, Governance, Personnel, Property, and Program. Campus activity includes Retreat/Conference Center, St. John’s Chapel, DeKoven Grounds, Affordable Housing, Archives Center, and Athletic Complex.

DeKoven Center’s financial position is solid as reflected in a 2022 CPA audit. Revenue is diversified from a number of sources including event fees (retreats, conferences, weddings), property rental (housing, gym), grants, gifts, and bequests. Segregated funds are established for specific purposes fulfilling donor restrictions. IRS Form 990 is available to the public on request from the Executive Director.

Elected Members (Term Ending)

  • Marshall Cushman, M.D. (2027)

  • The Rt. Rev. Matthew Gunter (2028)

  • Jed Haas (2028)

  • James Hill, Esq. (2027)

Officers (Annual Terms)

  • Andrew Dodge, President

  • Jill Heller, Vice President

  • Nancy Kost, Treasurer

  • Matthew Payne, Secretary

  • John Leazer (2027)

  • Nick Ross (2026, Filling Vacancy)

  • Chester Todd (2026)

Episcopal & Anglican Affiliation

Rooted in a historic connection to the Episcopal Church with its Anglican heritage, DeKoven Center is affiliated with The Episcopal Church through an historic connection with the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee and Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. It’s broader connections include those who participate in events on campus and provide financial support, including lay persons, bishops, priests and deacons.