Holly Nilles has been the Business Office Manager and Administrative Assistant at the City of Verona, WI Police Department since August of 2010. She loves to serve, whether it be for members of her department or for the community. Outside VPD, Holly is a Revelation Wellness Certified Group Fitness Instructor and NGA (National Gym Association) Certified Personal Trainer, and she uses those certifications by offering free fitness classes to anyone in or near her community, as well as online. She has been active as a fitness instructor for the past 17 years, but since 2016 she has taught fitness solely on a volunteer basis through her fitness ministry, Forward Fit. Holly loves pouring into others and teaches her classes with an emphasis on training the heart and allowing the body to follow.

Kyle is a Shareholder in the Labor and Employment Law Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. He advises both public & private sector employers with employment- and labor-related issues including regulatory compliance, antidiscrimination practices, contractual and workplace policy matters, and personnel management. He handles numerous aspects of labor-management relations from advising clients during union organizing campaigns to serving as chief negotiator during collective bargaining negotiations. He also advises clients regarding complex internal investigations and effectively resolving personnel disputes. Kyle also assists clients with crisis communications and effectively handling crisis situations, and he regularly advises clients regarding Wisconsin’s Public Records Law and Open Meetings Law.

Sgt. Lori Duven has been with the Appleton Police Department for over 22 years, and currently serves her community in the role of Victim Services Officer. She is also the handler for Facility K9 Edison. Sgt. Duven and K9 Edison utilize Edison's 20+ trained tasks to assist in schools in the Appleton Area School District, as well as with victim interviews, and court proceedings. An additional benefit of having K9 Edison is the ability for all at the APD to enjoy his calming demeanor, playful spirit, and welcoming personality.

Melinda Padilla Lynch is a dynamic and accomplished professional currently serving on Team ND, as a state employee. With a diverse background in community engagement and leadership roles, Melinda brings a wealth of expertise to her current position. In her extensive career, Melinda has demonstrated proficiency in management, team leadership, and event planning. Notably, as the former Community Engagement Liaison for the Main Street Initiative within the North Dakota Department of Commerce, she played a pivotal role in fostering community development.