Peninsula Players Appoints New Board Member

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Michael O. Flegel to its Board of Directors. Flegel's election to the Board of Directors is for a three-year term starting at the October meeting. As a retired CEO, Flegel brings sound fiscal business management, boardroom proficiency and forthright thinking to the non-profit arts organization.

"We are fortunate to have board members who dedicate their time and energy to maintain and preserve what has become a Door County tradition - Peninsula Players," said Board President Dave Borghesi. "With the addition of Mike, the Peninsula Players Board is poised to continue its tremendous responsibility of overseeing the successful operations of this theatrical treasure. Mike brings unique skills, experience and perspective to the board, which will ensure that we remain as focused and as forward thinking as possible."

Flegel's parents introduced him to the Peninsula Players Theatre in 1959 while they were on a family vacation. He became a frequent patron and supporter of the artistic company in 2005 after building a home in Sister Bay. Flegel brings more than 40 years of experience of working and problem solving with two manufacturing companies while reaching senior level positions in both. Most recently, he was CEO of an electrical equipment manufacturer in Racine, Wisconsin where his designs have resulted in several patents.

"I am excited about becoming actively involved in the organization and look forward to contributing to the fine work being done by the Board of Directors and the staff of Peninsula Players," Flegel said.

Flegel holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE) degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. He participated on the board of directors for two Racine companies and has been a member of several professional organizations including the Racine County CEO Round Table.

Peninsula Players board members consist of a mix of Door County community members with business and financial backgrounds as well as artists, contractors, actuaries and local business owners; all of whom have an enthusiastic passion to ensure the Peninsula Players experience for future generations. Board members include Tom Birmingham, Bill Calkins, Julia B. Chomeau, Jackie Danis, James "Digger" DeGroot, Barbara Simpson Fuhrmann, secretary; Sara Glenn, Mary Greisen, Jill Herlache, vice president; Ted Laitner, Jim Maronek, Jim Nelson, Bill Parsons, Jerry Zaug, treasurer and Bob Ziegler.

Peninsula Players Theatre is America's oldest professional resident summer theater and is unique in the country for its diverse productions, continuing loyalty to a resident company and its beautiful setting on 16 wooded acres along the cedar-lined shores of Green Bay. In the past 82 years, the theater has become a Door County landmark and its cornerstone arts institution, attracting audience members and professional talent from across the country. For more information on Peninsula Players Theatre call the Box Office at (920) 868-3287 or visit www.peninsulaplayers.com.

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