Community Conversation on Servant Leadership
Thursday, November 12th, 2026 | 7:30-9:00am
Viterbo Fine Arts Center FSPA Lobby
Begin your day with inspiration, insight, and meaningful connection. Join us for a community conversation featuring presenters who will explore the principles of servant leadership and what it looks like to lead with purpose in our workplaces, communities, and everyday lives.
This free event is open to everyone and offers an opportunity to listen, reflect, and engage in conversation with others who are committed to making a difference. Enjoy a continental breakfast and come ready for a conversation that may inspire new ideas, perspectives, and possibilities.
Registration is required as seating is limited.
Led by renowned facilitator Tom Thibodeau
Presenters
Jake Erickson, Chief Executive Officer, Boys & Girls Club of Greater La Crosse
Jake Erickson’s connection to the Boys & Girls Club began long before he became its CEO. A former Club member himself, Jake joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse as a full-time staff member in 1997 and served in numerous roles before being named CEO in 2017.
Under his leadership, the organization has experienced significant growth in its staff, facilities, programming and community reach, including successful capital campaigns totaling more than $30 million to expand opportunities in new communities and workforce readiness. Through every stage of that growth, Jake has remained committed to a servant leadership philosophy centered on relationships, listening, supporting others and keeping young people at the heart of every decision.
Rev. Phillip Waselik, Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church
Reverend Phillip Waselik came to La Crosse from Connecticut where he was raised and attended the University of Connecticut (UConn). Phil also spent much time performing in choir, concert bands, and drum corps. As Director of Bands, he directed a large marching band, winter percussion, winter guard, two jazz bands, and a concert band while teaching AP Music Theory, Music History, lessons, and sometimes choir. In addition, Phil also conducted two musicals a year. Drum corps was a passion, and he had the honor of teaching a brass line and was assistant drum major. Pastor Phil moved to La Crosse to be a chaplain within a CPE Residency program at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. Currently, Phil serves full-time at Trinity Lutheran Church on the Northside of La Crosse and is completing his PhD. in Organizational Leadership at Concordia-Chicago.
Joan Wilson, Founder, MOKA
Bio coming soon