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Servant Leadership: A Fresh Perspective

23.02.23 Impact Stories

Meet Bill Bunzel.

VP of Property, Auto & Liability Claims at Society Insurance.

A longtime member of the Fond du Lac and Sophia community, Bill Bunzel highlights the importance of servant leadership in the workplace.

Learn more through this exclusive interview:

Q: As a nonprofit, why is Sophia’s work important?

A: When Sophia is involved with training managers, it gives them the type of management training that is hard to find anywhere else – the employee first leadership. It fills a need in the community.

Q: Why should someone invest in Sophia?  

A: Sophia allows an opportunity for young and experienced managers to get together with others in the community, no matter their position, and learn from each other. These are networking opportunities that will pay dividends long-term if we invest in Sophia.

Q: Why is the work that Sophia does important to you?

A: The Community of Practice sessions keeps my knowledge fresh. Christa Williams introduces fresh ideas for management style and leadership. This is pertinent and helpful information for servant leadership philosophy.

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Written by Samantha King in Impact Stories
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Board Bios: Meet Karen Wilhelms

Meet Karen Wilhelms, a dedicated leader whose personal and professional life reflects the values of servant leadership.

This year, Karen is celebrating 26 years at Silica For Your Home, where she serves as the Director of Operations and Human Resources. Her leadership extends beyond her workplace, as she actively serves on several boards, including:

  • Silica For Your Home – Treasurer/Secretary
  • Frontage Investments Inc. – Treasurer/Secretary
  • Fond du Lac Area Businesses on Health (FABOH) – President

In addition, she participates in the Fondy 100 Gives program, a local initiative through the Fond du Lac Area Foundation that fuels community impact through collective giving.

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Board Bios: Meet Jeff Stueber

For Jeff Stueber, service isn’t just a responsibility—it’s a way of life. A longtime resident of Fond du Lac, he and his wife Brenda share a lively home with their five wonderful kids and two furry friends: Luna (dog) and Pistachio (cat). 

Professionally, Jeff has been shaping future leaders since 2011 as a professor of Small Business and Entrepreneurship at Moraine Park Technical College. With a Master’s degree in Education and Technology from Marian University, he brings both expertise and heart to the classroom, helping students turn their ideas into real-world impact.

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Board Bios: Meet Paula Thalacker

A lifetime resident of Fond du Lac County, Paula Thalacker has spent her life growing deep roots in the community she calls home. Now, she continues to invest her time and talents into the place that has given her so much.

After a successful career as a mortgage lender, Paula retired from Bank First at the end of 2023, but retirement hasn’t slowed her down—instead, it’s opened new doors for community engagement. She serves on the City of Fond du Lac Board of Review and is an active member of Fondy 100 Gives.

Paula began her role on the Sophia Board of Directors in September 2022, and was elected president as of January 2025.

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