BOARD OF TRUSTEES

DIRECTOR (2015), PRESIDENT

Laura is passionate about the stability and improvement at both ice rinks in Madison as a community service for both the West and East side in need of maintaining access to youth hockey, high school hockey, figure skating, sled hockey, Learn-to-skate, synchronized skating, adaptive programs, etc. Laura has been actively involved with the rinks for the past 19 years with multiple children involved in figure skating, youth hockey and high school hockey. Professionally, Laura is a Director of Global IT Systems for a Fortune 500 company providing financial technology services worldwide. 

2025 Committees: Executive, User Group Representatives, Finance, Committee on Directors & Head Support, Transition Task Force

DIRECTOR (2021), TREASURER

 Andy has 3 boys currently active in the West Madison Polar Caps Youth Hockey Organization and West High School Hockey team. Andy served as the Board President for the West Madison Polar Caps Youth Hockey Association from 2021-2024. 

2025 Committees: Executive, Finance, Facilities, Transition Task Force

DIRECTOR (2024), SECRETARY

 Jessica has a consulting practice focused on organization development, change management, and executive communications. When Jessica isn’t working or driving her kids to the ice rink, she’s volunteering with several organizations including the East Madison Ice Collective (EMIC), Figure Skating Club of Madison, and Madison Community Montessori School providing communications, marketing & fundraising support. The Hermsens also host exchange students who happen to skate!

2025 Committees: Executive, Committee on Directors & Head Support, Development, Transition Task Force

DIRECTOR (2024)

Rachel Neill is co-founder of Carex Consulting Group and Figgy Play. Rachel has extensive experience in building teams, raising capital and driving start-ups. Rachel grew up figure skating and credits the sport with providing her with drive and determination. Her daughter Pippa also shares a love for the sport and you can find her boys, Steven, Gavin and Ben playing ice hockey, as Rachel and her husband cheer them on!

2025 Committees: Development, Committee on Directors & Head Support, Transition Task Force

DIRECTOR (2024)

Jesse grew up in Madison playing hockey at MIA in the 1980’s and 1990’s. Jesse has kids in the Polar Caps and the Madison Metro Lynx High School Programs. 

2025 Committees: Facilities, Transition Task Force

DIRECTOR (2004)

Jim was a Senior Vice President in Commercial Lending with First Business Bank and retired in 2016. Jim’s first Hockey game was in 1973 and then became very active including President of the Blue Line Club during the 1970s. Jim’s two sons played youth hockey at the Madison Ice Arena and Memorial High School. Jim became active with Madison Ice Inc in 2004 and is one of the original board members. 

2025 Committees: Finance

DIRECTOR (2004)

Dan has been on the MII board since inception in 2004 and has served as the MII Board President for 20 years. All three of Dan’s children participated in skating and hockey programs at MIA and Hartmeyer Ice Arena, and now has grandchildren involved in skating at the ice arenas. Dan has spent most of his professional career financing, developing, and managing commercial real estate, with a significant emphasis on affordable housing. 

2025 Committees: Past President, Development

DIRECTOR - User Group Representative (MMSD)

 Jeremy is the MMSD Director of Athletics. 

2025 Committees: Development, Facilities, User Group Representative

DIRECTOR (2022) - User Group Representative (Patriots Youth Hockey)

Lindsay is an active mom of 3, with 2 hockey players. She is passionate about giving back to the great sport of hockey and is committed to providing access and opportunities for aspiring players. 

2025 Committees: Development, User Group Representative

DIRECTOR (2024)

Kevin is a multimodal transportation planner who lives on Madison’s near east side. As a lifelong recreational skater, Kevin is strongly interested in ensuring that opportunities to Learn-to-skate, play hockey and figure skating continue to be available year-round within the City of Madison.

2025 Committees: Facilities

DIRECTOR (2025)

Chad Brown is the CFO of Trek Bicycle, where he has worked since 2011. He currently serves on the West Madison Polar Caps Coaching Committee and has been active in coaching his son’s teams. Chad, his wife, and son live in Fitchburg and are usually on local mountain bike trails when they aren’t at the ice rink.

2025 Committees: Finance

DIRECTOR (2025) - User Group Representative (Polar Caps Youth Hockey)

Joey Frayne grew up playing hockey and lives on the west side of Madison with his wife and two daughters who are active hockey players with the West Madison Polar Caps. Joey has served on the Polar Caps board and coached the West Madison Polar Caps since 2017 and now serves as President.  Joey is a Technology Investment Manager at Wisconsin Economic Development where he works with early stage technology companies on their capital needs along with managing WEDC's Technology Development Loan venture debt fund.

2025 Committees: Development, User Group Representatives

DIRECTOR (2025) - User Group Representative (Figure Skating Club of Madison)

Sara Withrow has been involved at MII/MIA in some fashion for the last 18 years.  Her children have skated with Polar Caps youth hockey, Figure Skating Club of Madison, West High School Hockey, Madison Ice Diamonds and Wisconsin Inspire. Sara has served on the Polar Caps board and is currently a member of the FSCM board.  Sara also worked at MII as the events coordinator and office manager for seven years.  Currently, she is a civil engineer working for Findorff.

2025 Committees: Development, User Group Representatives