1. What did you study in college?  Was your plan to enter the higher education world?

Lindsay: I went to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and it took me almost 4 semesters to figure out a major. I ended up being a Communications Major.  When I was a sophomore, I got a job in the Admissions Office at Madison and in my senior year decided I wanted to go into college admissions as a career.  I had some insights throughout my college career that I might be good in higher education—thanks Dad!      

Bill: I went to the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and majored in Human Services (which is similar to social work).  School counseling wasn’t necessarily what I wanted to do once I graduated, but I knew that I wanted to work with kids.    

2. What inspires you most?

Lindsay:  I love helping students figure out the best options for their future.  I have a passion for working with students who identify as first-generation or are the oldest sibling in their family.  I am the oldest sibling in my family and love taking the wisdom that I have learned and passing it down to the next generation of college students.  

Bill:  I love getting to know students as freshmen and watching them grow and develop throughout their 4 years in high school.  Seeing students figure out their passions and the direction they want to take their life is exciting and rewarding.  

3. What is the best part of what you do?

Lindsay: I love working with students and their families—appointments, presentations, events.  I have a very energetic personality and combining that with a conversation with a student, it takes my energy to a whole new level.    

Bill: I love coming to work every day and knowing it won’t be the same as the day before.  Students are always coming into my office with different questions, issues, concerns and I like helping them in their own way.  

4. How has being a member of WACAC helped you?

Lindsay:  WACAC has been a big part of my career from the start—attending the New Counselor Institute (NCI) was my first networking experience.  The leaders of my NCI are still some of my closest friends in the profession today.  Joining the NCI committee allowed me to get involved with WACAC in other areas—Membership Committee, Executive Assistant, and winning both the state and national Rising Star Award.  WACAC has been such a rewarding experience for me and I love being involved.    

Bill: I wouldn’t enjoy my job as much if it wasn’t for the professional connections that I made over the past 30 years on both sides of the desk.  I love it!  I love knowing people around the country and around Wisconsin and knowing that we are all working toward a common goal.