Jim Smith
President
Jim Smith “Smitty” graduated from North High School 1963, went to Kentucky State and Carroll University WI. Smitty was Food Service Director at Child And Adult Care Food Program, Feeding program for children at Social Development Commission for 25 years, and Opportunity Industrialization Center of Milwaukee. He also worked at Athletes For Youth INC. as Sports Coordinator, and as a MPS Substitute Teacher. Retired 1987.
Irma Hall Daniels
Board Member
Irma Hall Daniels, North Division Class of 1966, received her BS Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in Physical and Health Education, After over 25 years of teaching in the Fond du Lac, Boston and Milwaukee Public School systems, Irma retired from Milwaukee Public Schools in 2004. Irma is married to Attorney John Daniels and has two children and three wonderful grandchildren. She is a volunteer at the Ralph Metcalfe School and cares deeply about the education of all children.
Greg Calvin SR:
Co-Treasurer
Greg Calvin Sr. graduated from North Division with the class of 1971. Greg is currently enjoying retirement with his wife after 30 years of service with Milwaukee County Parks System, retiring as Electrical Supervisor, He has been an electrician for over 51 years. He has served as Co-Treasurer of GGFOND since 2023
Matt Gerharz
CO-Treasurer
Matt Gerharz is the son of George Gerharz. He has served as Co-Treasurer of GGFOND since 2023
MArtinez Milton
Vice President
Martinez Milton, Jr. is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Class of 2016 Valedictorian Alum of North Division High School and Attended UW-Whitewater University In 2014, Martinez founded his small business: Marti Milton Creations, LLC. He expanded his business to a media, graphic design and printing business in 2021.Martinez serves on many Boards and a active member of many nonprofits in the City of Milwaukee, which include: The Milwaukee’s Frontiers, The NORI Foundation , Inc as Vice President; Common Gound, NAACP- Milwaukee Branch, The Spann Foundation, Inc. and one that he recently stepped down from in early 2014, after 4 years was The Call to Action Committee (CTA).
Bernadette Thompson
Secretary
Bernadette Thompson, class of 1971 Rufus King High School, retired from the Milwaukee County Transportation Service as manager of operations in 2010 after 27 years of service. She represents her late husband, Bill Thompson, class of 1970 North Division High School. Bill Thompson graduated from Morgan State University and worked for the City of Milwaukee as Director of Deferred Compensation until his passing in 2008. Bernadette has served as the secretary for GGFOND since 2024
Danna Rhinehart
Board Member
Alimni of the class of 1964, Danna Rhinehart is a native of Wisconsin and has over 20 years of experience as a leader. entrepreneur, and professional trainer. She attended Mt. Mary College and UWM Milwaukee studying Business and Communication. She is a license Instructor for the state of Wisconsin and has taught courses at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC). She has worked extensively with employers, coordinated job fairs for the Milwaukee Job Center Network (MJCN), marketed the On-the-Job Training program, and administered the Job Ride Transportation Program. For the last 10 years she has been a Disability Program Navigator assisting and advocating for people with disabilities. Danna has spent time assisting the’victims of two major disasters, Hurricane Katrina, and the Iowa floods in which she was given commendations by Governor Haley Barbour of Mississippi and Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle for her service. Danna will tell you her mission is to serve.
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