Meet The Team
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Cindy Nicoletti
FOUNDER
👋🏼 Meet Cindy Nicoletti: The Ultimate Community Cheerleader! 📣
If you’ve ever wondered who’s behind all the local buzz and feel-good vibes in town, it’s none other than Cindy Nicoletti – the founder, visionary, and all-around rockstar of Celebrate Our Town! 💃🏻
Back in 2009, Cindy had a lightbulb moment: “What if we could make new homeowners feel like VIPs and uplift local businesses at the same time?” Boom 💥– Celebrate Our Town was born! Since then, Cindy’s been on a mission to build thriving, connected communities, one welcome basket (and a whole lot of smiles) at a time.
In 2017, she teamed up with her partner-in-good-vibes, Karen Johnson, to create The Good News Girls – a powerhouse duo spreading positivity, uncovering hidden gems, and giving SE Wisconsin the spotlight it deserves. 🌟
What sets Cindy apart? Her unmatched passion for building vibrant communities, her knack for bringing people together, and her unstoppable energy. (Seriously, how does she do it all?!) Whether it’s promoting local events, championing small businesses, or making sure every new neighbor feels like family, Cindy brings the fun and a sprinkle of giggles wherever she goes. 😆🎉
Want your business to thrive? Team up with Cindy and prepare to ride the wave of her enthusiasm straight to success. 🚀✨Because when Cindy’s in your corner, anything is possible! 🥳
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Karen Johnson
PROMOTIONAL PRODUCT SPECIALIST
👋🏼 Meet Karen Johnson: Your Branding Superhero! 🦹🏼♀️
Since 2016, Karen Johnson has been rocking the world of Celebrate Our Town as our go-to Promotional Product Specialist – and trust us, she’s the guru you need to make your brand shine! 🌟
Karen has mastered every nook and cranny of our business (seriously, she’s like a walking Celebrate Our Town encyclopedia📚✨). But these days, her laser focus is all about helping you discover those perfect promo products to showcase your brand in style. Think promotional items are just pens and mugs? Think again! Karen has access to over 500,000 unique, wow-worthy options that’ll make your business unforgettable. 🤩
Here’s the kicker: Karen doesn’t just toss you a catalog and call it a day. Oh no, she’s your personal branding wizard, working side by side with you to find those standout, jaw-dropping products that make people go, “Whoa, where’d you get this?!” 😃
Ready to take your brand to the next level🚀? Team up with Karen and let her sprinkle 🎊 her magic on your marketing game. With her expertise and enthusiasm, your business is about to be unforgettable! 🌟🎉
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Christy King
COMMUNITY MARKETING SPECIALIST
👋🏼 Meet Christy: Your Community Engagement Powerhouse! 💪🏼🏋🏼♀️Say hello to Christy, the ultimate Community Engagement Specialist at Celebrate Our Town! She’s the dynamo who keeps everything running like a well-oiled machine so our business partners can focus on what they do best – growing their business and crushing their goals. 🎯
Overwhelmed with social media? 🤯Christy’s got it handled. Follow-up emails piling up? 📧 She’ll swoop in and manage them like a pro. Need a killer newsletter📝? Consider it done. Whatever the task, Christy’s mission is simple: lighten your load, free up your time, and help your business thrive. 💼✨
But wait, there’s more! Christy has now teamed up with Karen on The Good News Girls Promotions side of things – and let’s just say, these two are on fire! 🔥Together, they’re unstoppable, branding the community like total pros and helping businesses shine brighter than ever. 🌟
With Christy in your corner, you’ll have the time and freedom to focus on what really matters – connecting with customers and enjoying the success you’ve worked so hard for. So, why wait? Let Christy handle the details and see how she can take your business to the next level! 💥🥳
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Laura Zaraza
COMMUNITY WELCOME REPRESENTATIVE AND WALWORTH COUNTY SALES REPRESENTATIVE
👋🏼 Meet Laura: The Ultimate Celebrate Our Town Welcome Rep Extraordinaire! 🏡🧺
If there’s anyone who knows how to roll out the red carpet for new homeowners, it’s Laura Zaraza, our lively and lovable Celebrate Our Town Welcome Representative! 🙋🏻♀️
With a smile as bright as the Lake Geneva sun 🌞and a personality that lights up the room, Laura takes “welcome” to a whole new level. She’s the superhero behind those giant, joy-packed welcome baskets that land on the doorsteps of Walworth County’s newest residents.
Here’s the scoop on Laura:
👮🏻♀️Retired Police Officer – Yep, she’s served and protected, and now she’s serving up local love!
🏡Lake Geneva Local for Over 20 Years – She knows every hidden gem, every great eatery, and where to catch the best sunsets.
🕹️Stampin’ Up Star – Since 1997, Laura’s been a creative powerhouse, helping the community add a personal touch to life’s moments.
Whether she’s delivering a basket full of goodies or sharing insider tips about the area, Laura’s mission is simple: to make your move to Walworth County unforgettable. Her energy is contagious, her heart is huge, and her love for the community is unmatched. 💖
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Keelin Cannon
COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE
👋🏼 Meet Keelin: The Community Connector Extraordinaire 🫱🏻🫲🏻
Keelin Cannon is a proud lifelong member of Southeast Wisconsin, where she’s now building her own family in the place she’s always called home. She has a deep love for this area—its beautiful lakes, charming small towns, and the strong sense of community that makes it truly special. Whether it’s exploring local parks, supporting hometown businesses, or enjoying seasonal festivals, she cherishes everything that makes this region unique.
As an interior designer, Keelin is passionate about helping others create beautiful spaces that reflect their personalities and make them fall in love with their homes. She also has a natural talent for bringing people together, which makes her the perfect advocate for local businesses. As a Celebrate Our Town representative, Keelin is dedicated to helping small businesses grow by connecting them with new homeowners and the community at large. She understands the power of personal connections and how important local support is to a thriving economy.
When she’s not designing, networking, or supporting businesses, Keelin enjoys life with her husband of five years, their sweet son, and their two beloved dogs. She also has a creative spirit—whether she’s roller skating along scenic trails, capturing moments through photography, or sewing something unique, she’s always finding ways to add beauty to the world around her.
For Keelin, community isn’t just where she lives—it’s where she thrives, grows, and gives back. She’s excited to continue making meaningful connections, supporting small businesses, and helping Southeast Wisconsin flourish for generations to come!🏠🌟
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Nancy Phillips
COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE
👋🏻 Meet Nancy Phillips – The Heart of Our Community! ❤️🔥
When it comes to building strong, thriving communities, Nancy Phillips is a true force of nature! As a dedicated Celebrate Our Town community representative, Nancy brings her unstoppable energy, passion, and generosity to everything she does.
🏠 A Salem, Wisconsin Local & Community Champion
Having called Salem home for over 20 years, Nancy knows the heart and soul of this town like no other. She’s not just a resident—she’s a connector, motivator, and advocate for all things local!💞 Giving Her Heart & Soul
Nancy doesn’t just help people—she lives to uplift, support, and inspire those around her. Whether it’s welcoming new homeowners, guiding small businesses to success, or simply lending a helping hand, she pours her heart into everything she touches.🚀 Champion for Local Small Businesses
Nancy is on a mission to boost local businesses and help them shine! She thrives on finding creative ways to brand, promote, and connect small businesses with new homeowners through our Celebrate Our Town welcome baskets. Her enthusiasm for helping businesses grow is simply unstoppable!🌟 An Unwavering Community Spirit
From local events to business promotions, Nancy is always out and about, sharing, supporting, and making a difference. She doesn’t just believe in community—she builds it, one connection at a time.💡Fun Fact: If you need a creative idea, a networking boost, or just a dose of pure positivity, Nancy is the one to call! She’s got an infectious enthusiasm and a knack for making everyone feel like part of the family.
👏🏻 Join us in celebrating Nancy Phillips, a true hometown hero, a business champion, and a heart-driven leader making Salem, WI an even better place to live, work, and grow!
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Cyn Designs
GRAPHICS DESIGNER
👋 Meet Cyn: The Creative Powerhouse Behind Celebrate Our Town! 🎨
If you’ve ever admired the stunning graphics that make Celebrate Our Town stand out, then you’ve already seen Cyn’s magic in action. Cyn isn’t just a graphic designer – she’s a creative genius who’s been transforming ideas into show-stopping designs since 1991. From magazines and advertisements to sales materials and beyond, Cyn has done it all with a flair that’s uniquely her own. 💡✨
Her love affair with graphic design began the moment a computer landed in front of her – and let’s just say, it was destiny. Cyn has an uncanny ability to bring a business to life on paper, crafting designs that are not only eye-catching but deeply personal and impactful. Every piece she creates tells a story, and that’s what makes her work unforgettable. 🖌️📖
Cyn has been part of the Celebrate Our Town family since 2011, but her collaboration with Cindy started long before that. Cindy immediately fell in love with Cyn’s boundless creativity and knew she was an irreplaceable part of the team. From designing custom gift certificates for new homeowners to crafting flyers, rack cards, and brochures for our business partners, Cyn’s work is the perfect blend of artistry and professionalism. 🪄
We’re beyond lucky to have Cyn’s incredible talent on our team. She’s not just a designer; she’s the creative soul that makes Celebrate Our Town shine! 🙌🏼💖
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LeeAnn Philbert
COMMUNITY WELCOME REPRESENTATIVE
👋🏼 Meet LeeAnn: Waterford's Heartfelt Welcome Expert! 🤍
If there’s anyone who knows the power of a warm welcome, it’s LeeAnn – our incredible Welcome Representative in Racine County! After a fulfilling career as a court reporter in Milwaukee County, LeeAnn experienced the joy of receiving a local welcome basket when she moved to her new home. That thoughtful gesture left such an impression on her that she knew she wanted to pay it forward! 😍➡️
Now, LeeAnn is the one spreading those same good vibes throughout the Waterford and Wind Lake areas, joyfully greeting newcomers with her signature warmth, local knowledge, and a smile that can light up any room. 🕯️🏠
Together with her husband, Jim, LeeAnn truly understands the power of feeling welcomed and at home in a new place. She’s dedicated to making every new resident’s move to Racine County an unforgettable experience, ensuring they feel right at home from day one. 🏡🌸
Want to make your move to Racine County as smooth and exciting as possible? Let LeeAnn’s friendly spirit be the first to greet you! She’s the perfect person to show you around her own hometown – and she’s ready to make your transition into the community feel like a warm hug. 🤗💗
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Trish Cain
NEW HOMEOWNER BASKET DESIGNER
👋🏼 Meet Trish: The Warehouse Wonderwoman of Celebrate Our Town! 🌟
When it comes to making sure every detail is spot on, Trish is the ultimate behind-the-scenes superstar! As the mastermind behind our stunning welcome baskets, Trish runs our warehouse like a well-oiled machine, ensuring every basket is perfectly crafted and packed with care. 📦
Trish takes immense pride in her work, making sure each basket isn’t just assembled – it’s a work of art. From business category to personal touches, she ensures every basket is picture-perfect and ready to make a great first impression for every new homeowner. 🎨🧺
But it doesn’t stop there! Trish also handles our community information packets, carefully curating everything new residents need to feel right at home. Her dedication to detail ensures that every homeowner gets a warm, welcoming, and comprehensive introduction to their new community. 🗺️📋
We’re beyond lucky to have Trish’s expertise, passion, and dedication on our team. She truly is the heart and soul of our warehouse, and her attention to detail makes everything she touches shine! 🌟
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Avery Pollard
OFFICE ASSOCIATE
👋🏼 Meet Avery: Our Administrative Dynamo – Swinging into Action for Celebrate Our Town! 🪴
When she's not swinging from the trees (literally – she’s an arboriculture and urban forestry pro 🌳), Avery is the powerhouse behind the scenes at Celebrate Our Town, making everything run like clockwork! With a degree from Gateway Technical College in arboriculture, Avery's expertise in the environment brings a fresh, green perspective to everything she does.💚🌎
Avery and Cindy go way back – they’ve been working together since their early days in business, growing a bond that’s as strong as family. Through it all, Avery’s passion and dedication have always shone through, and now she brings that same energy to Celebrate Our Town, handling administrative duties with precision and a big smile. 😁
Whether it’s organizing, coordinating, or keeping everything running smoothly, Avery’s got it covered, and her deep family-like connection with Cindy makes her an irreplaceable member of the team. We’re incredibly lucky to have her in the Celebrate Our Town family – and we know she’ll always bring that same commitment and care to everything she touches! 🌟
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Lou Lettenmair
WAREHOUSE WARRIOR
👋🏻 Meet Lou Lettenmair – The Warehouse Warrior! 🚛💪🏼
When it comes to keeping our Celebrate Our Town warehouse running like a well-oiled machine, Lou Lettenmair is the unsung hero behind the scenes! He’s not just warehouse help—he’s our logistics mastermind, heavy-lifting champion, and all-around get-it-done guy!
📦 The Backbone of Our Operations
Every month, hundreds of pounds of chamber magazines, community guides, maps, and marketing materials flood into our warehouse—and Lou is the one making sure it all gets sorted, stored, and ready to roll.🦹🏼♂️ Superman of the Warehouse
Lou doesn’t just handle the load—he owns it! With strength, strategy, and a no-nonsense work ethic, he transforms stacks of materials into perfectly packed bundles, ensuring every piece finds its way into the hands of new homeowners and local businesses.📌 Illinois Roots, Wisconsin Heart
Though he calls Northern Illinois home, Lou is a true Wisconsin enthusiast! He spends as much time as he can enjoying the breathtaking lakefront views, stunning sunsets, and everything this amazing state has to offer.👊🏼 The Lone Wolf in a Pack of Powerhouse Women!
With a team of go-getter girls by his side, He’s proof that behind every great team is someone who makes the magic happen!👋🏻 Cheers to Lou – the ultimate Warehouse Warrior, community builder, and the muscle behind the mission!
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Joe Reeves
IRON VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
👋🏼 Meet Joe Reeves: The Visionary Behind Iron Video Productions 🎥
With a passion for storytelling and a love for building community, Joe Reeves is here to take your business branding to the next level! As the official videographer for Celebrate Our Town, Joe brings his creative expertise to businesses looking to stand out with stunning infomercials, short videos, and high-quality commercials.
Why Choose Joe❓
Joe isn’t just a videographer; he’s a cinematographer, filmmaker, and storyteller with over five years of hands-on experience. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Digital Cinematography, Joe founded Iron Video Productions to help businesses and individuals share their stories in a way that leaves a lasting impact.From eye-catching social media videos to polished corporate commercials, Joe’s work is all about crafting compelling visuals that connect with audiences. His attention to detail and artistic vision ensure that every project reflects the highest standards of quality—because for Joe, it’s not just about filming; it’s about creating a story that resonates.
🎬 What Joe Can Do for You:
➡️Infomercials to promote your services
➡️Short videos to captivate your audience
➡️High-quality commercials to elevate your brand presence
Whether you’re looking to connect with customers, grow your brand, or simply make a big impression, Joe works closely with his clients to bring their visions to life.
📢 Ready to Make Your Business Shine?
With Iron Video Productions, you’re not just getting a video—you’re getting a powerful storytelling experience that puts your brand in the spotlight. Let Joe Reeves help you create impactful content that sets you apart! 🚀