BPAC Staff

Government Contract Specialists

Christine Gruneberg, Government Contract Specialist

Christine has been with BPAC since March 2000. She has over 20 years in professional marketing and market research consulting. She has a bachelors and a masters degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Chris assists Wisconsin businesses in the initial phases of contracting and identifies a firm's potential government market. She focuses on woman-owned, minority-owned and service disabled veteran businesses. You may contact Chris at (608) 243-4482 or cgruneberg@matcmadison.edu

Ann Johns, Government Contract Specialist CCAS

Ann has been with BPAC since 1992 and has a B.A. from San Jose State University in California. She helps Wisconsin businesses in many areas of Federal acquisition and contracting matters including assessing government markets, product research, proposal assistance and contract compliance issues. Ann is BPAC's resident expert in dealing with the General Services Administration (GSA) with over 20 years experience in obtaining and marketing of GSA contracts. You may contact Ann at (608) 243-4483 or ajohns@matcmadison.edu 

Dave Olson, Government Contract Specialist

Dave joined BPAC in October 2008. He has over 30 years of federal contracting experience. He spent 26 years with the US Air Force in Michigan, England, and Washington State and over 4 years with the US Army Reserve at Fort McCoy. He has served as a buyer, contract administrator, contracting officer, division chief, small business specialist, and Director of Business Operations (Deputy Squadron Commander). Dave has a bachelors degree in Secondary Education from the UW River Falls and a masters degree in Public Administration from Troy State University. He is located in our Reedsburg office and focuses on service contracts. You may contact Dave at (608) 212-3546 or deolson2@matcmadison.edu

Saundra Schroud, Government Contract Specialist

Saundra joined BPAC in January 2009. She has over 25 years of management experience – ten of those years as the Assistant Purchasing Agent with the City of Chicago. Saundra has provided technical assistance to businesses, including disadvantaged, minority and women-owned business in her capacity at the City as well as a consultant with two minority-owned firms.  Saundra has a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin Madison. You may contact Saundra at (608) 243-4485 or sschroud@matcmadison.edu 

Ralph Steckman, Government Contract Specialist

Ralph has been with BPAC since 1991. His knowledge and experience in the government contracting field is extensive, having worked as a private contractor, a marketing representative for several companies, and a consultant to both private industry and the public sector. Ralph's focus is working with Wisconsin businesses in the northern part of the state. He has assisted numerous businesses in the machining/fabrication sectors succeed in government contracting. You may contact Ralph at (608) 212-3547 or steckman@matcmadison.edu

Chuck Wallschlaeger, Government Contract Specialist

Chuck joined BPAC in December 2003 and has a masters degree in Contract and Procurement Management from Florida Institute of Technology. He has served over 20 years in various logistics and procurement assignments for the U.S. Army and for the Joints Chiefs of Staff including procurement planner, contracting officer and administrative contracting officer positions. Chuck brings a wealth of DoD and State of Wisconsin contracting experience to BPAC. You may contact Chuck at (608) 243-4495 or cwallschlaeger@matcmadison.edu

Program Manager

Denise Reimer (formerly Kornetzke)

Denise joined BPAC as a Government Contract Specialist in 1997 with 16 years of business experience in manufacturing, aerospace engineering, government contracting and management. In 1999 she assumed the role of Program Manager and currently administers the PTAP grant. Denise graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, receiving an academic scholarship from the Institute of Industrial Engineers. She received her masters degree in Business Administration from Lakeland College. Denise is actively involved in several business, professional and community organizations.You may contact Denise at (608) 243-4484 dmreimer@matcmadison.edu
 

Program Administration

 
Beth Eggemeier, Program Coordinator/Webmaster

Beth has been with BPAC since November 1999. She is a graduate of MATC and has 12 years experience in hospital administration. She is responsible for leading Center marketing activities (online and print), branding and visual design development, and is the eLearning project manager. As webmaster, Beth manages website development, design and maintenance. You may contact Beth at (608) 243-4490 or beggemeier@matcmadison.edu

Peggy Reinecke, College Intern

Peggy joined BPAC in January 2009. She is a graduate of MATC with her Administrative Assistant and Marketing degrees.  She also brings three years experience of office work with her from the MATC Reedsburg campus.  Peggy will be assisting with the Center’s marketing and communications efforts. You may contact Peggy at (608) 243-4490 or psreinecke@matcmadison.edu

Claudette Zweifel, Grant Compliance Specialist

Claudette joined BPAC in October 2008. She is a graduate of MATC and brings experience from her 5 years with Wisconsin DOT and 11 years providing public service in an educational setting. Claudette manages Center performance goals and supports grant compliance requirements. You may contact Claudette at (608) 243-4489 or czweifel@matcmadison.edu