About Us
SCVEA Mission
Inspiring and engaging the St. Croix Valley employer community through human capital development and strategic partnerships.
SCVEA Vision
Building a better employer community in the St. Croix Valley.
The St. Croix Valley Employers Association (SCVEA) was formed in 1979 by a small group of business leaders. The first meeting was held in February, 1980, and was attended by 42 representatives from 28 firms. SCVEA is an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
The origin of the SCVEA grew out of a perceived need to develop a collection vehicle for salary information, data that would help inform local employers with regard to prevailing wage rates for a variety of job classifications. That remains a key focus for many Members. For others, the networking opportunities and/or the training on human resource-related issues are of greater appeal. Regardless, our Members share the common philosophy that the existence of the Association provides a tangible benefit regarding the HR side of businesses in the St. Croix valley.
SCVEA hosts programs which address HR-related issues identified by members as deserving attention. Topics include such areas of interest as:
- Labor law
- Employment interviewing
- New supervisor training
- Customer service
- Labor force projections and related solutions
- Employee retention
Meet Our Officers
Jill Gorres, REBC, RHU, SHRM-SCP
jgorres@jacounter.com
JA Counter
New Richmond, WI
715-246-8062
Nicki O'Connell
Russ Davis Wholesale
Hammond, WI
nicki.oconnelll@russdaviswholesale.com
715-796-4602
Secretary and SHRM Foundation Director
Trish Norman
VIRTEX
Menomonee Falls, WI
hr@mtielectronics.com
262-783-6080 x105
Kathy Vande Berg
Pillar Bank
Baldwin, WI
k.vandeberg@Pillar.Bank
715-688-7212
Meet Our Board of Directors
Program Chair
Nicole Butz
Acolad
River Falls, WI
Nicole.butz@amplexor.com
715-426-9505 ext.158
Marketing Director
Katelyn Ziegler
Specialty Coating Systems
Clear Lake, WI
715-263-2333
Marketing Director
Kaydi Sobottka
First National Bank of River Falls
River Falls, WI
715-425-2401
Marketing Director
Seri Liggett
Anchor Paper Co.
River Falls, WI
715-629-7277
Membership Director
Bryan Symes
vonBriesen & Roper, S.C.
Eau Claire, WI
bsymes@vonbriesen.com
715-214-1809
Membership Director
Nathan Schoone
Westfields Hospital & Clinic
New Richmond, WI
Nathan.T.Schoone@WestfieldsHospital.com
715-243-2600
Membership Director
Nathan Schoone
Westfields Hospital & Clinic
New Richmond, WI 54017
Nathan.T.Schoone@WestfieldsHospital.com
Membership Director
Abby Klatt
OEM Fabricators
Woodville, WI
715-716-3227
Kristen Novak
Hudson Hospital & Clinic
Kristen.R.Novak@HudsonHospital.org
715-531-6054
College Relations Director
Liz Pizzi
Northwood Technical College
New Richmond, WI
liz.pizzi@northwoodtech.edu
715-246-6561 x4376
Diversity Director
Mary Johnson
Total Tool Supply, Inc
St. Paul, MN
mary.johnson@totaltool.com
800-444-4899
