WHEFA operates with a staff of four. WHEFA does not utilize any State moneys to fund its operations, rather the small user fee WHEFA charges is sufficient to fund our entire operations. The experienced WHEFA staff is ready to assist Wisconsin’s nonprofit institutions to obtain access to low-cost capital in order to refinance or finance their building and equipment improvement and expansion needs. For more information please do not hesitate to contact any of the WHEFA staff.

Executive Director
Mr. Reilly has been the Executive Director at WHEFA since 2012. He began his career with WHEFA in 1996 and most recently served as the Associate Executive Director. Mr. Reilly has been a member of the staff for 24 years.

Manager of Finance
Ms. Graver has been the Manager of Finance at WHEFA since 2012. Ms. Graver has been a member of the staff for eight years.

Manager of Operations & Finance
Ms. Coppersmith has been the Manager of Operations & Finance at WHEFA since 2010. She began her career with WHEFA in 1987 and most recently served as the Operations & Finance Analyst. Ms. Coppersmith has been a member of the staff for 33 years.

Executive Assistant
Ms. Schirripa has been the Executive Assistant at WHEFA since 2015. She began her career with WHEFA in 2002 as the Administrative Assistant. Ms. Schirripa has been a member of the staff for 18 years.