GCPD: Members and Liaisons

Members

  • David Morstad, Chair, Member-at-Large
  • Ramsey Lee, Vice-Chair, Member-at-Large
  • Ben Barrett, Wisconsin Council on Physical Disabilities Representative
  • Cindy Bentley, Member-at-Large, Board for People with Developmental Disabilities Representative
  • William Crowley, Member-at-Large
  • Brenna Durand, Member-at-Large, Wisconsin Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Representative
  • Jaqueline Formanek, Member-at-Large
  • Dan Laatsch, Member-at-Large
  • Nancy Leipzig, Member-at-Large
  • Ashley Mathy, Member-at-Large
  • Chelsea Polaske, Member-at-Large
  • Rebecca Rabtain, Member-at-Large
  • Tim Ross, Lt. Governor's Office Ex-Officio Member
  • Rhonda Staats, Member-at-Large
  • Dan Witt, Member-at-Large
  • Laura Lee Wright, Member-at-Large
  • Patty Zallar, Statutory Council on Blindness Representative
  • Vacant, Wisconsin Council on Mental Health Representative
  • Vacant, Statutory Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Representative

Liaisons

  • Eva Kubinski, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
  • Sarah Kuehn, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
  • Colleen Larsen, Wisconsin Technical College System
  • Elizabeth Watson, Universities of Wisconsin

Interested in becoming a member?

The Governor's Committee for People with Disabilities (GCPD) is seeking applicants for an at-large member with a disability. GCPD member are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Apply to become a member through the Governor's Office.

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Glossary

 
Last revised June 16, 2026