Meet the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC)

The PNC

Dan Benischek

Dan is married with a two-year-old daughter. He is the director of Customer Experience for Briggs and Stratton focusing on customer relationships and support. Dan also teaches economics and management in the evenings at Carroll University. Dan and his wife Rebecca have been members of Southminster since they moved to Wisconsin 6 years ago.

Stacy Blank

Stacy is married with a 10 year-old daughter and 8 year-old son. She spent 15 years in Corporate Communications until she "retired" to be a stay-at-home Mom. Stacy now enjoys working very "part-time" at Hillcrest School as a Reading Aide and lots of volunteer work. Stacy has been a member of Southminster for almost 3 years. She has been a member of the Communications Committee and currently teaches 4/5 year-old Sunday School.

Don Elliott

Don is married, with two adult children. He retired in 2008. His most recent job was at Apple, where his job title was the best in the world. Ask him about it! Don's spouse, Gerry, is the Handbell and Childrens' Choir Director at Southminster. Don has served on Session multiple times, and is a member of the Chancel Choir, Finance and Property Committees. He also served on the Music Task Force.

Kevin Koehne

Kevin is married with two children. He has a son (21) and a daughter(14). Kevin is a partner in a company that develops software for hotels. Kevin has been a member of Southminster for about 20 years. He is currently involved with the Youth Ministry team as the director of the youth musical and sings in the choir. In the past, Kevin has been a member of various task forces, been a member of the stewardship committee, and been a Deacon.

Claire Kohlmann

Claire is married with two children ages 3 and 6. Prior to staying home with her children, she worked as a structural engineer in North Carolina. Claire has been a member of Southminster since 2008. She has spent two years as the 2nd and 3rd grade Sunday School teacher and she is on the Personnel Committee.

Linda Melton

Linda is married with two adult children. She recently retired from the Kettle Moraine School District where she was Coordinator of Gifted Education and Writing. Linda has been a member of Southminster for 12 years. Her recent committee involvements include serving on the Session, participating on the Interim Search Committee, chairing the Congregational Life Survey process and the Task Force on Worship Attendance.

Leslie Williams

Leslie is married with three adult children. She is celebrating her recent retirement from her job in environmental health with Waukesha County. Her spouse, Charlie, has been retired for 6 years. Leslie and Charlie have been members of Southminster since 1978. Leslie is an elder and member of the choir with an interest in "Care for Creation" and Sustainability initiatives. She has also served on the Stewardship and Property Committees and taught adult education.