John Dery
Executive Director
(920) 725-8992, Ext. 23
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John Dery is the Executive Director of the Boys’ & Girls’ Brigade. Prior to this position John was executive director of Rawhide Boys Ranch in New London Wisconsin.

Originally from the Fox Valley area, John was raised in Neenah. He and his wife Cindy reside on a small hobby farm just west of Neenah where Cindy practices her equine therapy business, Freedom Reins, working with families and at risk youth. They have two children; Jessica is a graduate of University of Minnesota and currently resides in Minneapolis. Emily is completing her studies at University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh.

Both John and Cindy have a long history of working with at risk children through Rawhide, Freedom Reigns, and also as foster parents for Winnebago County.

John is dedicated to the Mission and Object of the Boys’ & Girls’ Brigade. Through his strong Christian beliefs and his passion for helping children he finds his assignment at the Brigade a privilege few people have the opportunity to experience. John recognizes the value of prevention and the positive action toward early detection of at risk behaviors through the Brigade program. To him, the Brigade is a wonderful opportunity to build a strong future for communities through our youth by growing in them the desire of positive influence.

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose."
Romans 8:28

Marnie Spielbauer
Program Leader
(920) 725-8992, Ext. 26
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My name is Marnie and I have been with Brigade since 2001. My degree is in Occupational Therapy, but I have decided that working for Brigade is a lot more fun. The best thing about my job is the huge number of people I have had the opportunity to get to know over the last 6 years.  There are so many amazing people who walk through the door here everyday.  I currently work closely with the 6th and 7th grade girls programs as well as Girls’ Camp 1 and 2 during the summer at Onaway. I was a Brigader and Onaway camper as a kid – I feel very blessed to be back!

When I’m not at work, my #1 passion is my dogs. Champ and Spencer (aka Dude) keep me company and run the house while I am away. I like to spend my free time working with local animal rescue groups and scrapbooking. 
I have a boyfriend Jason, who you might know if you ever spend any time on the Brigade rifle range!

The highlight of my Brigade career so far has been working with the international program and spending 3 weeks traveling to the UK with a group of Brigaders!
Come join us, we can’t wait to meet you. 

Kevin Willis
Program Leader
(920) 725-8992, Ext. 33
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Hey Everybody! I’m Kevin Willis, Program Leader for the 9th grade co-ed and 6th grade boys.  Let me introduce you to my family: My wife Denise, we’ve been married for just over a year. Our son Cooper James, born just a few weeks ago, he’s been keeping me up a little bit at night. Our dog Waylon, just over 2 years old. We reside in Menasha, but love to getaway to the great Northwoods for some R&R, waterskiing, wakeboarding and rummage saling.  An interesting fact about me is that every winter I head out to Aspen Colorado for two weeks to work for ESPN during the Winter X Games.  This opportunity allows me to not only work for ESPN…cool…but to be an integral part in the operation and success of Winter X.  I am also a crazed Jimmy Buffett fan aka Parrothead, I love his music, lifestyle, novels, and anything about the guy.