Generations' Staff
List of Services
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Jeremiah DentzList Item 1
Chief Executive Officer
(920) 892-4858 ext 108
jdentz@generationsic.org
I feel both blessed and honored to serve as CEO of Generations. I am deeply passionate about the power of community and the vital role that community-focused programs and centers play in bringing people together to support well-being and enrich lives.
I was drawn to Generations because of its mission and the meaningful impact it has on individuals and families in our community and beyond. As a resident of Plymouth, I’ve experienced firsthand the strong, deep-rooted sense of community that makes this area so special. I look forward to building on that foundation and helping ensure Generations remains a place where people can connect, learn, and thrive.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife, our four children, and our dog. We stay active and make the most of our time together outdoors, prioritizing health, connection, and fun as a family.
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Meghann WeedenList Item 2
Chief Operating Officer
(920) 892-4858 ext 103
mweeden@generationsic.org
After high school, I worked for 11 years as a sales manager in the cell phone industry. While I enjoyed connecting with people, sales is not want I wanted to do long-term. I left my job to go to college: better late than never! I graduated with a 4.0 GPA and double majors in History and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee in Spring 2020. Not the best timing, to be sure. Luckily, I found a position at Generations as a part-time Administrative Assistant. I started here in April 2021, and the rest is history!
I live in Sheboygan with my husband, son, two senior cats, and pet snake. While I have really grown to love Plymouth, I have always been far too in love with Lake Michigan to ever move away from it, so in Sheboygan we stay. In my free time, I love travelling with my family or my girlfriends (especially road trips), hiking, and visiting State Parks. We have a family goal of visiting every Wisconsin State Park and enjoy checking some off our list every year. Two of my favorite road trips were the Lake Michigan Circle Tour and the Lake Superior Circle Tour. I told you, I love the water! I’m also a self-proclaimed ‘geek,’ enjoying games like Magic the Gathering, DnD, and a ton of equally geeky video games, movies, and TV shows. My motto (and my Generations friends can attest to this) is if you’re not weird, you’re not doing it right!
Generations is more than a job to me; it’s a purpose. Non-profit work is the career I didn’t know I needed. Being here every day, connecting with the members, watching the community grow, is really magical. It feeds my soul, to be sure. It is a special place where you feel like you GET to go to work instead of HAVE to, and I am fortunate enough to experience that at Generations.
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Joa CainList Item 3
Community Engagement & Program Manager
(920) 892-4858 ext 105
jcain@generationsic.org
Joa Cain serves as the Community Engagement and Program Manager at Generations and has been part of the team for the past 3.5 years. She is passionate about building connections, creating meaningful programs, and strengthening the community through collaboration and engagement. Joa loves spending her time giving back not only through Generations, but also by supporting other local organizations alongside her family.
Joa earned her bachelor’s degrees in Human Resources and Sociology from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. Prior to finding her passion in the nonprofit world, she worked as a real estate agent, where she developed strong communication and relationship-building skills that continue to serve her in her work today.
At home, Joa and her partner, Spencer — who is also part of the Generations team — welcomed their first child, August, at the end of 2025. Much of their free time is now spent soaking in every moment of parenthood and watching him grow and change week by week. As self-proclaimed foodies, Joa and Spencer also enjoy exploring local restaurants and establishments throughout the area.
Joa strongly believes in the importance of community and connection, reflected in one of her favorite quotes: “If you are more fortunate than others, it’s better to build a longer table than a taller fence.”
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Kendall SchultzList Item 4
Maintenance Supervisor
(920) 892-4858 ext 106
kschultz@generationsic.org
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Sathena Thao
Events & Marketing Specialist
(920) 892-4858 ext 107
sthao@generationsic.org
Sathena Thao, whose ethnicity is Hmong, is passionate about creating meaningful experiences and fostering strong community connections. She is driven by a belief in bringing people together through thoughtfully designed events and impactful storytelling, creating memorable moments that reflect and advance Generations' mission and values.
As an Events & Marketing Specialist, Sathena brings experience in event planning, digital marketing, and brand strategy. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Alverno College in 2023.
Outside of work, Sathena is actively involved in church festivities and enjoys shopping, traveling, cooking, singing, hiking, and watching movies. She values spending quality time with family and friends and is always seeking new ways to stay inspired and creative.
Being part of Generations is especially meaningful to her. She looks forward to continuing to create engaging experiences that bring people together and contribute to a thriving, connected community.
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Samantha Klusman
Marketing Intern
Samantha Klusman has been Generations’ Marketing Intern since the end of January 2026. Since then, she has completely revamped the website and some of the old marketing materials like brochures and flyers. Sammy will be a junior this fall at Lakeland University as an English major with a double-minor in both marketing and social justice studies.
Since her freshman year, she has worked as an academic writing coach for the university while also being a staff writer for Lakeland’s student-run newsite, The Mirror. This fall, she will become the editor-in-chief for the newsite and will also be peer mentoring freshmen.
Last semester, Sammy was granted Lakeland’s first-ever Outstanding Student in Social Justice award at the university’s annual Honors Banquet.
Sammy has two older sisters and a twin brother who was diagnosed with autism at 3 months old. He is one of the most influential people in her life, inspiring her to work diligently in social justice to ensure that everyone is treated with the respect and care they deserve.
When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and pets, gardening, crocheting, and playing narrative games.
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Emily Nelson
Healthy Living Manager
(920) 892-4858 ext 302
enelson@generationsic.org
Emily Nelson is an advocate of health and wellness. "I strongly believe in bettering quality of life through exercise, movement, mindfulness, and living a healthy lifestyle. I am a 200-hour certified yoga instructor. I received my certificate in 2014 from the Yoga Garden in San Francisco, California.
Chronic back pain and an emergency back surgery in 2010 played a huge part in bringing me to yoga. Yoga has helped me manage my back pain, it has increased my flexibility and range of motion, and given me a healthy perspective on life. I have a background in wellness through completing my degree in dietetics (study of food and nutrition) from UW Stevens Point in 2011."
Outside of work she enjoys spending time with my family. She loves playing golf, tennis, and taking walks with my husband, Nick, along with being a fun boy mom to Knox and Jax.
"I am so grateful to be in this position of Fitness Instructor and Coordinator at Generations. I am excited to be part of this incredible community and can’t wait to see what the future has in store for me here!"
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Katie Hammer
Healthy Living Lead & Group Fitness Instructor
(920) 892-4858
khammer@generationsic.org
Katie is a lifelong mover and dedicated teacher. She began at age 12 as a ballet student and never stopped: adding in all forms of dance, yoga and upbeat fitness.
Katie believes there is much to gain from group exercise and community classes. Connections built with our peers in a fun, learning environment while taking care of our minds and bodies is a fundamental component to any class with Katie.
Outside of her time teaching, Katie has 2 sons who play soccer and hockey, nearly all year round. And all over the state! Katie also has a puppy Ozzy, who keeps her on her toes and sometimes, wakes her at extra special fun hours of the night. She travels often and happily looks forward to the warm seasons in Wisconsin.
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Erika Pichette
Healthy Living Coordinator
(920) 892-4858 ext 110
epichette@generationsic.org
Erika has a passion for healthy living and movement. She has a strong connection to her community and loves to inspire those around her to create healthy habits and lifestyles. In 2014 she began taking her fitness journey more seriously with a regular yoga practice. This led to a profound impact on her physical and mental wellbeing. She decided it was important to share such a meaningful life practice with her friends, family, and community. Erika obtained her 200hr yoga teaching certification at Yoga on The Lake in Kohler, WI shortly thereafter.
Erika is trained and experienced in many different forms of fitness and yoga classes. She enjoys sharing the benefits of movement and mindfulness with her students, incorporating breathing exercises, modifications, proper body alignment and mechanics to create well rounded and accessible exercises for everybody!
Other than sharing her love of wellness, Erika enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending time outdoors with her husband and four sons.
“I am so excited to be a part of the Generations team and to share my passion and knowledge of healthy living. I Strongly believe that creating healthy habits in our everyday lives leads to strong individuals, strong families and a strong community.”
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Elaine Jumes
Healthy Living Coordinator
(920) 892-4858
info@generationsic.org
In her role as a Healthy Living Assistant with Generations, Elaine brings the same energy and enthusiasm she once applied to her earlier teaching careers in gymnastics, rock climbing, and flight instruction. Currently pursuing her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, she’s excited to support SilverSneakers’ programing by further integrating movement into her wellness work.
As the founder of Farsighted Foodie LLC, Elaine shares more than 25 years of personal plant-based experience, grounded in her firm belief that “food is medicine.” In addition to her work with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, she is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and holds certifications from eCornell in Plant-Based Nutrition, Wellness Counseling, and Food & Sustainability.
Elaine earned her Cum Laude degree and was named a Dean’s Scholar in Radio, Television, and Film at San Jose State University in 1996. She is also an FAA-rated Airline Transport Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor.
When she’s not promoting healthy habits in the kitchen or community, Elaine can be found hiking with her beloved dog, Greta Garbo, practicing yoga, enjoying live comedy, or getting lost in a good novel by John Sandford, Lee Child, or Nick Petrie.
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Spencer Hurlburt
GenT Program Lead
shurlburt@generationsic.org
I live in Plymouth with my fiancée Joa, our son August, and our dog Dewey.
I started volunteering at Generations three years ago offering tech talks and became a part of the team shortly after.
I spend my time outside Generations coaching football, organizing Sheb Deck, and cycling when weather permits.
Drop by to say hi on a Tuesday at lunch in the library!
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Diane Reineking
Administrative & Member Relations Specialist
(920) 892-4858 ext 101
dreineking@generationsic.org
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Laura Coburn
Senior Manager of Food & Hospitality Services
(920) 892-4858 ext 104
lcoburn@generationsic.org
Laura Coburn serves as the Director of Food and Hospitality at Generations, where she brings a passion for creating welcoming dining experiences, high-quality meals, and meaningful connections through food. With a hands-on leadership style and a heart for service, Laura is dedicated to making every guest feel valued, respected, and cared for.
In her role, Laura oversees food service, hospitality, catering, and special events, while helping create an environment that reflects warmth, dignity, and community. She believes food has a special way of bringing people together and is proud to be part of a team that serves others with purpose and compassion.
Outside of work, Laura enjoys spending time with her husband and their four children. She is a proud Detroit Red Wings fan and loves watching hockey, sewing, reading, 3D printing, collecting rocks and antique fans, and riding her motorcycle.