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Don't Lose Your Spark

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Dear Friends,
My uncle Norm definitely had a greater influence on my life than any other person growing up. He was an incredible human being – a gentle giant. He had played football for Notre Dame under the legendary coach Ara Parsegian. Winning a national title and centering to a Heisman trophy winner John Huarte in 1964. Then in the NFL centering to Jack Kemp at Buffalo.

His actions were even more impressive off the field. He was always doing good deeds in either action or donation. The majority of the time though, he was doing it secretly, so not to get credit. When he died four years ago my Aunt Judy was heart broken. She was a great care taker of my uncle especially after his body had shown the wear and tear of a long life in football.  He would often say that he should have taken up chess instead of football 🙂 

They had a beautiful relationship which was one that I modeled and learned from when I married Dr. Jean. Aunt Judy was also my first employee at my practice in Canton, OH. Judy, over the last four years, unfortunately did not take care of herself well in her heartbroken state. She stopped golfing, exercising, and her diet decreased in quality. This once bright, vibrant soul’s physical flame just started to fade.

That flame burned out this weekend and she was reunited with my uncle. Ultimately, that is our goal; a reunion with the Lord and all the souls in our life.  

I, of course, also like to look at this side of the fence and find it amazing how quickly someone’s spark can fade given the loss of purpose. It is another example of how important it is to have greater purpose in life, not only to impact others and leave the world a better place but literally for your health.  

It is of vital importance to your physical well being to stay active, stay social, have physical touch and to eat healthy as you age if you expect to have vitality your whole life. Once in a while I will forget to hug a patient and they will say “ what no hug?!”  That physical sharing of energy is important. It is like lighting a candle for each other. I am sure that is one of the reasons that chiropractic is such a wonderful healing discipline.

So in honor of my Aunt and Uncle, please go hug somebody you love and pass on your flame.

God Bless,
Dr. Dan

Testimonial

Kurt Bassuener, President of MWS Associates, Inc.

MWS Associates has leased office space in the Business Center since the inception of our company in 2018 and from 2015-2018 with the previous company that I worked for.  The Business Center was the clear choice for us to locate our main office for several reasons: location, cost effectiveness, reliable high-speed internet, services offered and full access to the conference room.  It truly offers everything our company needs to headquarter our business from without the hassle of owning our own office building with the maintenance, yard care and snowplowing that goes along with ownership.  

A major benefit for us is the ability to host in-person and online meetings in the newly renovated, state-of-the-art conference room.  COVID changed many aspects of our business with a major increase in online meetings being one of them.  Many companies struggled with technology issues to host or participate in online meetings with poor audio, video quality, background noise and unprofessional business settings negatively affecting meetings.  The size, layout and quality of the A/V equipment of the conference room now allows us to host annual company-wide in-person meetings as well. Every October we bring our entire staff in from around the country for weeklong meetings and the conference room comfortably allows us to host 20+ people.  The setting also allows us to host on-site meetings with key accounts.  Clients appreciate being able to combine a business trip with bringing their family to enjoy a few extra days to experience all Door County has to offer.

Jeff Bruemmer

Physical Plant

Jeff Bruemmer joined DCEDC in July of 2001. Jeff is responsible for maintaining the DCEDC Business Center, located at 185 East Walnut Street in Sturgeon Bay. Jeff was born and raised in Kewaunee and moved to Sturgeon Bay in 1985.

KATHY LASEE

Accounting and Operations Coordinator

Kathy Lasee is responsible for the organization’s financial operations, as well as the operations of the Business Development Center in Sturgeon Bay. A Door County native, Lasee graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in music with a minor in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Lasee is a charter member of the Peninsula Symphonic Band and previously worked as a music teaching assistant for the Sturgeon Bay School District. Prior to joining DCEDC in October of 2023, Lasee was the Office Manager of Kevin’s Automotive in Sturgeon Bay. During her professional career, she also worked in the loan office at Baylake Bank (now Nicolet National Bank) in Sturgeon Bay.

DEVIN VANDERTIE

Director of Business Development

Devin Vandertie enjoys working with entrepreneurs and businesses to help foster economic growth in Door County. She is also passionate about helping nurture the next generation of the community’s workforce. Devin has recently earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and is involved with Leadership Door County, which brings together professionals from diverse business sectors who are inspired to make a positive impact on the quality of life in Door County. A Door County native, Vandertie cares deeply about cultivating a community that is not only a desirable destination, but also an exceptional place to live and to work. In addition to her recent achievement of a master’s degree, Devin is a graduate of Southern Door High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Prior to joining the DCEDC staff in October of 2023, Vandertie was the Laboratory Assistant Supervisor at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay.

Michelle Lawrie

Executive Director

Michelle Lawrie has more than twenty years of experience in economic development at regional and local levels. Michelle’s career in Washington, D.C., Arizona and Wisconsin has focused on serving the public interest through economic development, issue advocacy and coalition-building. Michelle began her economic development career at the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), in Phoenix, Arizona. After serving in several roles at GPEC, Michelle became the President and CEO of the Western Maricopa Coalition (WESTMARC) in western Maricopa County, Arizona. Michelle later also served as Economic Development / Community Development Director for the communities of Goodyear, Arizona and DeForest, Wisconsin. Michelle has extensive experience working in development of strategies and performance measures for communities and organizations, as well as leading teams toward achieving goals desired by communities, businesses and residents. Michelle is a native of Phoenix, Arizona, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.