Meet Jenny Baertsch, new Executive Director

The Foundation for WAPS board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jenny Baertsch as Executive Director. Baertsch began her role July 1.

Jenny brings over 20 years of leadership and experience to the Foundation, most recently as Marketing Manager at WNB Financial. Her commitment to education runs deep in the Winona community. Jenny spent the past two years as a board member for the Foundation for WAPS, 15 years as a Junior Achievement classroom volunteer, and six years as an executive board member for Ready Set School. She and her husband, Jim, live in Winona with their two children, who attend Winona Middle School.

“Jenny is passionate, experienced, and will no doubt lead and grow the Foundation and our mission,” said Kris Lynch, Foundation for WAPS Board President. “We were lucky to experience Jenny’s dedication as a board member, and now as Executive Director. She’s the definition of Winhawk Proud!”