WHEFA consists of seven members, all of whom must be Wisconsin residents, appointed by the Governor of the State of Wisconsin by and with the consent of the Wisconsin State Senate. Members of WHEFA serve staggered seven-year terms and continue to serve until their successors are appointed.
The present Members of WHEFA are:
James Dietsche, Chairperson
Mr. Dietsche, a resident of DePere, Wisconsin, is Executive Vice President / Chief Financial Officer at Bellin Health Systems, Green Bay. Mr. Dietsche was appointed as a Member in 2012. His current term expires June 30, 2026.
Tim Size, Vice-Chairperson
Mr. Size, a resident of Madison, Wisconsin, is the Executive Director at the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative, Sauk City. Mr. Size was appointed as a Member in 1988. His current term expires June 30, 2025.
Renee Anderson, Member
Ms. Anderson, a resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is President/CEO of Saint John’s Communities, Inc., Milwaukee. Ms. Anderson was appointed as a Member in 2017. Her current term expires June 30, 2024.
Billie Jo Higgins, Member
Ms. Higgins, a resident of Appleton, Wisconsin, is Vice President Finance & Information Services of Evergreen Retirement Community, Oshkosh. Ms. Higgins was appointed as a Member in 2020. Her current term expires June 30, 2028 and she is serving pending Wisconsin State Senate confirmation.
Jim Oppermann, Member
Mr. Oppermann, a resident of Fitchburg, Wisconsin, was formerly the Senior Vice President for Finance and Management Services at Alverno College, Milwaukee. Mr. Oppermann was appointed as a Member in 2015. His current term expires June 30, 2023.
Pamela Stanick, Member
Ms. Stanick, a resident of Brookfield, Wisconsin, is Vice President, Finance & Treasury at The Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Ms. Stanick was appointed as a Member in 2016. Her current term expires June 30, 2029 and she is serving pending Wisconsin Senate confirmation.
Robert Van Meeteren, Member
Mr. Van Meeteren, a resident of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, is President/CEO at Reedsburg Area Medical Center, Reedsburg. Mr. VanMeeteren was appointed as a Member in 2011. His current term expires June 30, 2027 and he is serving pending Wisconsin State Senate confirmation.
