Board of Directors

  • Kari Phelan, Chairperson

    Kari is the founder of the Bona Dea Project, built with the intention of connecting community members through shared goals and supporting one another. She is a life long Ridgeway resident, with proud roots in the area that drive her desire to see our community thrive.

  • Tara Meckley, Treasurer

    Tara is a lifetime resident of Ridgeway, offering her time and efforts to volunteer for a variety of community needs. She has years of experience in management, and brings that experience to our organization to help maintain and grow our mission and operations.

  • Dyan Halverson, Secretary

    Dyan is a Ridgeway resident, member of the Ridgeway Fire Department as a First Responder, and assists in fundraising for the Ridgeway Cardinals Home Talent team. She brings a positive attitude and willingness to help where it’s needed, and we’re honored to have her.

  • Michelle Kokoski, Coordinator

    Michelle Kokoski moved to Ridgeway in 2023.  Before moving to the area, she was a Pastor of Children's Ministry and Counseling for 25 plus years. Michelle now has a YouTube cooking show called The Wooden Spoon Wisconsin with her husband Matt. You can find their cooking classes offered around the area throughout the year.

  • Matt Kokoski, Coordinator

    Matt Kokoski moved to Ridgeway in 2023.  For the past 30 years, Matt has enjoyed his job as an engineer.  He, along with his wife, are Ridgeway Farmers Market vendors. Their business, The Wooden Spoon, sells a variety of baked goods and hosts cooking classes in the area.