Meet The Team

Staff

Eric Peters

Director of Operations

Eric Peters

Email: eric.peters@gbaso.org

“My skateboarding journey started in 2016 when my son Isaiah and I started learning how to skate together at GBASO. GBASO was such a welcoming and encouraging place that we caught on quickly and felt right at home. After riding for a  year or so I started to teach others that were just getting started. This led to my role as a skate coach and eventually to the head skate coach position.

I enjoy teaching kids who are stepping on their boards for the first time. Witnessing how skateboarding helps kids build confidence and self esteem, one fall at a time, is the most rewarding! I love GBASO because of its inclusivity and how it acts as a safe haven for a lot of kids and adults in our community.”

Nikki Fierek

Customer Service Manager
& Volunteer Coordinator

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Email: nikki.fierek@gbaso.org

Bio coming soon

Dominick Pierce

Skate Coach

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Bio coming soon

Mike Haasch

Front Counter & Skate Coach

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Bio coming soon

Andrew Ross

Skate Coach (Volunteer)

Andrew Ross

“I have been skateboarding for the majority of my life and in that time, I have learned how beneficial it can be, especially for someone’s mental health. Skateboarding promotes focus and creativity and provides a sense of pure freedom and enjoyment. Because of that, I enjoy coaching and building confidence in individuals of all ages.

Outside of skateboarding, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Nicole, and my two boys, Joey and Oliver. Additionally, I enjoy playing pool and attending racing events at the track.”

Colin

Front Counter & Skate Coach

Colin

“I’m 15 years old and have been skateboarding for around 3 years. GBASO has helped show me dedication through skateboarding, along with how kind people can be. GBASO’s mission for developing the youth has truly impacted me as a person and has changed me for the better.”

Casey Rentmeester

Web & Social Media Coordinator

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Email: marketing@gbaso.org

For more than 10 years, Casey (he/him) has been an active part of the GBASO community, supporting the park through volunteer work, creative storytelling, and a deep passion for its mission. You may have seen some of his work on the KickTalesGB YouTube channel or on Instagram.

Now serving as Web & Social Media Coordinator, Casey manages GBASO’s online presence—developing content, keeping the website up-to-date, and engaging the community across digital platforms. He continues to contribute behind the camera as well, creating photo and video content that captures the spirit and energy of the park.

Board of Directors

Jason Bartanen

GBASO Board President

Director of Industry Relations at Collision Hub

Christine Gunderson

GBASO Board Vice President

Christine has served on the GBASO Board of Directors since October 2021

When asked why she became a board member, Christine said, “GBASO is important to me because I love the magic of Skate Parks and even more, I am deeply committed to strong youth development for our local young people.”

Shea Nimocks

GBASO Board Secretary

Shea is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Appleton Marine. He has served on the GBASO Board of Directors since October 2019.

When asked why he became a board member, Shea said, “GBASO is important to me because it provides kids (and adults) with a welcoming environment for action sports all year round.  It offers a great sense of community and support to everyone.”

Paul Fruzyna

GBASO Board Treasurer

Paul is the Director of IS Americas at Schreiber Foods and Co-Chair of Sturgeon Bay Skatepark. He has served on the GBASO Board of Directors since August 2017.

When asked why GBASO is important to him, Paul said, “I grew up skateboarding and only dreamed of having an organization like this accessible to my friends and me.  It has been amazing seeing the positive impact GBASO has on our youth.  GBASO makes our community a better place and sets up our youth for success by building confidence, learning perseverance, and teaching how to overcome fears.”

Mike Pierce

GBASO Board Member

Owner of Pierce Roofing

Nicole Von Holzen

GBASO Board Member

Co-owner of GNG Technologies Wis.