About Us
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.
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
Kaydi Sobottka
First National Bank River Falls
River Falls, WI
715-425-2401
Past President & Foundation Director
Trish Norman
Sons Metal Stamping
Woodville, WI
trish.norman@sonstool.com
715-698-2471
Treasurer and Technology Chair
Kathy Vande Berg
First Bank of Baldwin
Baldwin, WI
k.vandeberg@firstbankbaldwin.com
715-684-3366 ext. 114
Secretary & Marketing Director
Nicki O'Connell
noconnell@russdaviswholesale.com
Russ Davis Wholesale
Hammond, WI
715-796-4602
Meet Our Board of Directors
Program Chair
Nicole Butz
Amplexor
River Falls, WI
Nicole.butz@amplexor.com
715-426-9505 ext.158
Marketing Chair
Mary Johnson
USA Millwork
River Falls, WI
mjohnson@usa-millwork.com
715-425-8981
Marketing Director
Katie Pierce
Russ Davis Wholesale
Hammond, WI
715-796-4602
Membership Chairs
Jennifer Geiger
Interfacial
Prescott, WI
715-629-1229
Bryan Symes
Weld Riley, SC
Eau Claire, WI
bsymes@weldriley.com
715-839-7786
Membership and Diversity Director
Jill Gorres
JA Counter
New Richmond, WI
715-246-8062
Kristen Novak
Hudson Hospital & Clinic
Kristen.R.Novak@HudsonHospital.org
715-531-6054
College Relations Liaison
Liz Pizzi
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
liz.pizzi@witc.edu
715-246-6561 x4376
Government Affairs Liaison
Tom Revnew
Seaton, Peters & Revnew
trevnew@seatonlaw.com
952-896-1700
