HIGHLAND PARK IMPROVEMENT CLUB
2024 BOARD MEMBERS
HPIC is a volunteer-driven non-profit and the Board is no exception. All Board members are unpaid neighbors working to ensure the continued viability of HPIC for the good of our neighborhood.
Board Meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7pm.
President: Rhonda Smith | Board Member since 2007
Shannon Harris | Board Member since 2019
Photo and bio to come.
Julie Schickling | Board Member since 2008
Trustee: Kay Kirkpatrick | Board Member since 2008
Trustee: Nickie Jostol | Board Member since 2009
Trustee: Billy Stauffer | Board Member since 2014
Alex Wheeler | Board Member since 2024
Alex has lived in Highland Park since 2020. He joined the HPIC board with more than 13 years of nonprofit experience, both as an employee and volunteer. Originally from the Great Plains of Nebraska, Alex tries to embody the well known midwestern friendliness, and is thrilled at the community around HPIC. These days he likes to hike in the summer and cook in the winter. If you see him walking through the neighborhood with his Doberman Pinscher, Lincoln, be sure to say hello!
Amy joined the Highland Park community in June of 2023. While exploring the trails at West Cress Park she saw a sign for volunteering with the HPIC and immediately reached out. Shortly after, she helped coordinate and set up the Trick Or Trees Halloween pet costume contest and free tree give-away. She also started joining the Thursday night gatherings at the Highland Park Corner Store. Neighbors were welcoming and friendly and she quickly started to see familiar faces between HPIC and the Corner Store gatherings. The community feel was immediate and she knew she wanted to get involved even more. Listening to HPIC members reminisce about the memories and relationships they’ve built through the community has been something truly special. While still a new member of the community, Amy is excited to build relationships and to support the continued growth of the HPIC. Apart from the club, Amy is a leadership coach and change management specialist. She enjoys spending time with her dog, Brock, working on her new home, and swimming or bicycling as much as possible.
Rachel has lived in Highland Park since 2006. She has loved the HP spirit and the strong connections people feel to this neighborhood. Rachel’s background is working in Finance and Operations with a local LGBTQ+ nonprofit, GSBA. She is excited to work this team to help rebuild the HPIC home. She and her family look forward to meeting even more neighbors at future community activities.