Stuart Allbaugh

Stuart has lived on Lake Waubesa in McFarland since ’91 and has been a member of YLA since ‘92. Stuart enjoys gardening with his wife Bonnie, hiking, fishing, SCUBA, photography, sailing out of Point Loma with his daughter Gaylin and son-in-law Michael. H received his BS from UW-Platteville in 1968 and a MS from UW-Madison in Behavioral Disabilities, 1969. He served in the United States Marine Corps 1962–1966, as a teacher -1970-2001 and the State of Wisconsin DOA ’04-‘14. He is an active member of American Legion, Marines’ Memorial Association, WIAA Master’s Swim Official, Southwest Swim Officials Association, Wisconsin Master Gardeners’ Olbrich Gardens.

Tamara Knickmeier

Tamara grew up on the south shore of Lake Waubesa.  In 1990 she and her husband Dan purchased their home on the same shoreline. “We love living on the lake and enjoy all the wonderful activities lake living offers.  Along with the fun of being on the lake comes a responsibility for taking care of this beautiful resource.” With that in mind, in 2009 Tamara joined the board of the Lake Waubesa Conservation Association and became Treasurer in 2010 and continue in that role today.

Allan Levin

Allan came to Madison in 1969 after 13 years in Chicago attending Northwestern University, medical school and residency training. He also served in the Navy for two years during the Viet Nam war. Allan was on the faculty of the University of Wisconsin and retired as a Professor of Neurological Surgery. He began sailing on Lake Mendota soon after arriving in Madison, first in an Oday Mariner. In 1978 he purchased a Hunter 27. In 2013 this boat was donated to Wisconsin Hoofers as he downsized to a Hunter 22, which he sails with his son Jeremy. He also sails and races on another son’s boat in Chicago. During the winter, when conditions allow, Allan enjoys sailing his Iceboat.

Eric Olson

Eric has a long history with Stoughton and Lake Kegonsa. When growing up in Stoughton, he and his family spent many hours in their motorboat on the lake. After living in Colorado for a number of years, Eric moved back to Stoughton to work with his father’s business, Olson Builders. In 2007, he became a realtor, and currently manages the Stoughton Office of Bunbury & Associates, Realtors.

Eric is very active in the Stoughton community. He is a Supervisor on the Town of Pleasant Springs Board and is also on the Friends of Lake Kegonsa Society’s (FOLKS) Board where he also runs FOLKS’ Facebook and Twitter sites.

Britton Reynolds

Originally from Joliet, IL and Miami, FL respectively, Britt and his wife Katie moved to Lake Monona in the spring of 2020.  Katie fell in love with Lake Monona after her years of competitive waterskiing at UW-Madison. As a Florida Sothern College Ski Team alumni and show skier, it was not difficult for Katie to badger Britt into moving to the lake. Britt is an Advisor and Portfolio Manager for Sentinus Wealth. Prior to that he was the Lead Portfolio Manager for Exchange Traded Funds at Premise Capital.

Kathy A. Schlimgen

I look forward to helping YLA support and advocate for owners along our Yahara River waterways. I grew up on Lake Mendota and am grateful to be living on it now. For over 50 years I have sailed and done many other watersports on Lake Mendota and recognize the challenges lake levels and water quality present to users. My work experience as an UW-Madison biochemistry instructor and supervisor of medical students should be helpful in this position.

Scott Seymour

Scott Seymour grew up in Madison area having graduated from Edgewood High School and UW Madison. After completing law school, he started work at American Family Insurance. He has been with the company for 33 years in different positions, currently as the Vice President of Government Affairs and Corporate Compliance. Five years ago, Scott and Vicki purchased a home on Lake Monona on Tonyawatha Trail. Boating, paddle boarding, cross-country skiing and fly-fishing, especially in the fall for Muskie, are some of their favorite lake activates. Scott also was surprised how the lake “became a dog park: in the winter. The migratory birds in the spring and fall are exciting to see, especially a pair of loons who stop by for a short stay.” Scott said, “Although important in the short term, weed cutting and dredging are treating they symptoms. Better control of run off is key to improving the quality of our lakes. We need to work with local governments and facilitate public and private partnerships to get things done.”

Dave Silverberg

Dave was born in Madison WI and grew up on the Madison chain of lakes. His Grandparents lived on Lake Mendota. He began sailing with his father Joe as a toddler. Dave waterskied in high school on friends’ powerboats (his dad calls them Stinkpots as only a true sailor will). Dave began windsurfing on Lakes Waubesa and Mendota in the 80s. In 1992 he purchased a Ski Nautique as his first power boat. In 2005, Dave and his family bought a house on Lake Waubesa, which they still own. Dave just sold his MC scow and currently owns a ski boat, fishing boat, Jet Ski, kayak, SUP and several windsurfers, most of which he uses regularly. It is safe to say that Dave loves the Yahara chain of lakes.

Jim St. Vincent

Jim retired from American Family Insurance in 2021, having most recently served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources.  He served for over 37 years in ten positions in five divisions, with responsibility for Human Resources starting in 2013.

Jim earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, with a major in Accounting and minor in Computer Science.