Christian started work with the NCWRPC in 2023. He has a bachelor’s degree in public administration from UW-La Crosse and dual master’s degrees in public administration and urban planning from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Christian works mainly in the areas of economic development and land use.
Dawn Johnson
Dawn started working with the NCWRPC in 2021. She has an associate degree
in accounting from Northcentral Technical College. Dawn provides program support,
staff support, and general office assistance.
715-849-5510 ext. 301
Sam Wessel, AICP
Sam started working at NCWRPC in 2022. He has a bachelor’s degree from Wisconsin Lutheran College, a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). Sam works in the areas of community development and land use.
715-849-5510 ext. 303
Eric Sonnleitner
Eric has worked with the NCWRPC since 2017. He has a bachelor’s degree in natural resources and land use from UW-Stevens Point. Eric works in the areas of economic development, GIS, land use, and transportation.
715-849-5510 ext. 306
Fred Heider, AICP
Fred has worked with the NCWRPC since 2004. He has a bachelor’s degree in natural resources and land use from UW-Stevens Point and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). Fred works mainly in the areas of land use and transportation.
715-849-5510 ext. 310
Andrew Faust, GISP
Andy has worked with the NCWRPC since 1995. He has a bachelor’s degree in urban and regional studies from UW-Oshkosh. He is also certified as a Geographic Information System Professional (GISP). Andy works in the areas of GIS, land use and intergovernmental cooperation.
715-849-5510 ext. 305
Darryl L. Landeau, AICP
Darryl has worked with the NCWRPC since 1993. He has a bachelor’s degree in natural resources from UW-Stevens Point and a master’s degree in urban studies from Mankato State University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). Darryl works mainly in the areas of land use and transportation.
715-849-5510 ext. 308
Dennis Lawrence, AICP
Dennis has worked with the NCWRPC since 1992 and became the Executive Director in 1997. He has a bachelor’s degree in public administration from UW-La Crosse and a master’s degree in urban planning from UW-Milwaukee. He is certified as an Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). Dennis provides overall management to the organization and works in all areas of planning.
715-849-5510 ext. 304
Minocqua J1 Safe Routes to School Plan
The purpose of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program is to provide safe pedestrian
and bicycle facilities that encourage healthier lifestyles. Programs can be established to
educate students, parents, and the community on the benefits of walking and bicycling to school and provide tips to do so safely.
Stettin Elementary Safe Routes to School Plan 2018
The City of Wausau and Town of Stettin both are aware of the safety issues of walkers, bicyclists, and school children using Stettin Drive from Brockmeyer Park northwest toward Stettin Elementary. After some communications with WisDOT, the City and the Town of Stettin brought on the Wausau School District to proceed with creating a SRTS plan for Stettin Elementary. Creating a SRTS plan provides a comprehensive review of the whole area to make walking and bicycling to school safer for children, while also improving community members’ overall quality of life since any new bike or pedestrian accommodations are open to all people at all times of the day.
