Kennedy Reed

Kennedy has been a frequent visitor of Potawatomi State Park since moving to Door County in 2015. From road-biking in the summer, to hiking with the spring and fall, and skiing in the winter, she loves having a such a beautiful network of trails to use year-round. Kennedy joined the Board in 2023, and she is excited to be a part of the Friends group.

Traci Bournoville
Traci was born and raised in Sturgeon Bay. She spent many years at Potawatomi State Park camping, hiking, biking, and having picnics with her family growing up and continues that tradition now as an adult. Traci enjoys the outdoors and the tranquility of being in nature. She has been a volunteer of Run Wild for many years along with many of her family members. Traci joined the Board in October of 2013 and serves as its president.

Jenny Friedle
Growing up just outside Potawatomi State Park, Jenny is inspired by her parents who taught her a deep respect for the outdoors and service; she learned early on the importance of protecting and preserving our environment. For over 25 years, Jenny thrived in the urban corporate world living outside WI and internationally, gaining diverse experiences that broadened her perspective on environmental stewardship. This background allows her to bring valuable insights and expertise to the board, helping advance its mission of volunteerism and preserving and enhancing the park’s natural beauty and programming. Since returning home to Nasewaupee last year and joining the board in 2025, Jenny has played a vital role serving as co-director of the 37th annual Run Wild, Marketing Committee member, and actively volunteers outdoors to support the Friends and Park initiatives.

Bill Scholten, Founder
Bill's family has been enjoying Potawatomi State Park since the mid 1960s. In the early 1990s they participated in Run Wild each fall. When the DNR cancelled Run Wild, Bill & others incorporated the new Friends Group in late 1995. They have supported the Park & staff in many projects and Run Wild has been a huge success every fall since then!

Alec and Shelley Cook-Bath

With an Ephraim cottage in the family for 70+ years, Alec was a 4th-generation Door County summer vacationer.  Since 2023, with wife Shelley (and the kids all off to college), they've now made Door County their full-time residence, and couldn't be happier!  As avid competitive runners for 30+ years, they've taken the reins, alongside Jenny & Jolene, as co-race-directors of Run Wild!, and continue to explore the many hidden gems within Potawatomi, and the many other parks on the peninsula.  The couple looks forward to retirement, as they're also been quite busy as Track & Field coaches at Sevastopol, beekeepers, hobby farmers, maple-sugarers, aurora-chasers, and supporting the many local conservation initiatives.

Kay Jensen

Kay Jensen is a recent retiree of the Door County Library. She is excited to be a part of the Friends of Potawatomi State Park Board of Directors. Potawatomi State Park is one of her favorite places and she’s there at least once a week year-round. Her favorite hobbies are running, reading, hiking and traveling. Just being outside is a favorite of Kay’s and living in Door County makes being outside even more special.

Board of Director Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at 5:00PM except in July and August. Location is currently in the conference room at the Sturgeon Bay Public Library 107 S. 4th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI.​ ​

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Chuck Stone

Chuck first visited the Park 30 years ago when visiting Door County by boat. He has visited the park on an annual basis until 15 years ago when he retired and moved the boat to Sturgeon Bay. He purchased property near the Park 12 years ago and has since visited the Park almost every day from Spring through Fall with his four legged kids. Chuck has been construction manager for Door County Habitat for Humanity for the past 9 years and in 2024 accepted the position of Volunteer Coordinator for the Friends of Potawatomi Park.

Carol Mulinix
Carol discovered the Park about twenty-five years ago and has been enjoying this hidden gem ever since, whether running trails, x-country skiing or biking. Carol joined the Friends Group to give back to the Park since she uses it almost every day. Carol has been a Board Member since October 2009 and is a co-director on the Run Wild committee.

Tina Stawicki
Tina has been a Board Member and treasurer of the Friends group since October 2009. As a Sturgeon Bay native, she spent a lot of time in Potawatomi State Park growing up – camping, hiking, running, biking and enjoying all the park has to offer. She became involved with the Friends group by being a participant in Run Wild for many years with her Dad and her family. Tina enjoys spending time outdoors and giving back to a community that has been a wonderful place to not only grow up, but raise a family. Tina serves the Board as its treasurer and helps out with Run Wild.

Holly Selle

Holly has been visiting the park since moving to Door County 14 years ago. Her favorite park activities have included skipping stones and playing on the playground with her two children, hiking the trails, geocaching, cross-country skiing, kayaking, running in the Run Wild race, climbing the tower, and training for three marathons on its roads and trails. Holly joined the board in 2024.

Julia Meyers
Julia moved to Sturgeon Bay when she was 13 years old with her family. Her love for Potawatomi State Park began early on with camping, hiking, and frequent family picnics. After moving away for several years after college, Julia and her husband returned to enjoy everything that Door County has to offer. Julia has been a Friends volunteer for several years and joined the Friends of Potawatomi State Park Board of Directors in 2025 to continue the tradition of her father, Bob Reed, who was a founding Friends board member.

Board of Directors

Karl Schroeder
Karl is a Door County native, having lived in Sturgeon Bay all his life. He is an active road biker and skier. Being a Friend of Potawatomi Park has furthered his interest in developing and improving cross country ski trails in Potawatomi Park. Karl is the Vice President of the Friends.