Past Advisory Team Members

Leo J. Bogee III

Leo Bogee is an accomplished Marketing and Business professional with over 25 years in business development, retail management and brand strategy. He is a passionate food enthusiast and creative entrepreneur, committed to working with individuals and businesses having their passions fully expressed.

Email: lbogee@earthlink.net

Website: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/leo-j-bogee-iii/25/959/2b2

Phone: 612.875.7495

Tasha Burilini-Olson

Tasha Burilini-Olson joins us as an experienced Marketing and Business Director in the cheese industry. A former member of the Burnett Dairy Cooperative business team in Grantsburg, WI she brings knowledge and experience in several aspects of the dairy retail and wholesale markets, production and quality consumer trends. Raised in Ellsworth, WI she has a special interest in the River Falls area and the opportunity to tap into a growing cheese and foodie market demand that is pressing the kind of expansion that WeatherVane Creamery is rising to meet. It also mirrors the importance she places on the goal of agriculture support and the success of the Wisconsin farmers.

Email: burilini@gmail.com

Website: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/tasha-burilini-olson/19/931/92a

Phone: 715.220.5444

Maxfield E. (Max) Neuhaus

Attorney Max Neuhaus focuses his law practice on individuals, families
and businesses in the St. Croix Valley area. He also serves as the prosecuting attorney for the cities of River Falls and Hudson and teaches business law for the University of Wisconsin – River Falls. Max heavily engages himself in community development and currently serves on the board of directors for six different local corporations.

Email: max@rodlibeskar.com

Website: http://www.linkedin.com/in/maxneuhaus

Phone: 715.425.7281 ext. 119

Kevin Pechacek

Kevin Pechacek is the owner of the West Wind Supper Club and River Valley Catering in River Falls.  As a native of River Falls, he is a strong believer in giving back to the community and is involved in several community organizations as well as being a charter member of Fundacion Cumunidad, an organization close to his heart in Peru. Bringing his 31 years experience at WestWind Supper Club and 41 total years in the industry, Kevin is excited assist in bringing WeatherVane Creamery to fruition.

Email: kevin@thewestwind.com

Website: www.thewestwind.com

Phone: 715.821.6992

D. Paul Rode

Paul is the owner of Agave Kitchen in Hudson, WI as well as several other enterprises. He has over 25 years experience in the food and beverage industry, during which he managed different concepts. He is proud to be able to mentor fellow entrepreneurs and has a strong influence in contributing to his local community.

Email: paul@agavekitchen.com

Website: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/d-paul-rode/22/236/609

Phone: 715.338.5060