Saint_John's Board of Directors

Polly Beal serves on the Finance Committee. She is a former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and a fundraising consultant. She earned a BA degree in Political Science from Boston University. Her board service includes Columbia Health Systems Board, University School, Milwaukee Art Museum, Skylight Music Theater, among others. Her interest in Saint_John's began in 2010 when she realized the need for quality options for older adults. As a member of Christ Church Episcopal, she finds her work important to the many friends who are current residents and for those who may live at Saint_John's in the future.

Judy Tanner Moon serves on the Foundation Board as Corporate Board Designee. She has a BA in Psychology and a MA in Religious Studies and works as a Chaplain at Zilber Family Hospice. Her interest centers on aging and ones continued ability to grow spiritually as we age and face new challenges. Judy believes the desire to expand our interests and experiences, learn, mature and explore intellectually, spiritually and or emotionally continues throughout life. She accepted a position on the Board because she felt closely aligned with the mission and purpose of Saint_John's On The Lake.

Mike Malatesta serves as Chair on the Finance/Investment Committee. He is a successful entrepreneur and business executive. He founded, built and sold one of the largest environmental service companies in the Upper Midwest. Currently, Mike heads ERC Midwest LLC, a holding company he formed with Rock Island Capital to purchase and grow companies specializing in providing recycling and disposal solutions to commercial and manufacturing clients. In 2018, Mike also founded a podcast called “How’d It Happen?” exploring the stories of successful people from all walks of life. He recently recorded his fiftieth episode. He is a servant leader with a proven talent for developing exciting vision and mission initiatives, building the teamwork, talent and systems necessary to realize those initiatives and executing with a team to deliver the desired results.

Kathy Armbruster is a long time Episcopalian and is a member of All Saint’s Cathedral, Milwaukee, where she serves on several committees. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Business Administration and has worked in Leadership Development and Human Resources for most of her career. She is employed at Lauber Financial Consultants and has prior work experience in collegiate and manufacturing settings. Kathy has a strong interest in supporting Saint_John's to become an employer of choice in Milwaukee.

Diane Beckley Milner holds a Liberal Arts Degree in Criminal Justice and Cultural Studies; she was formerly the Chief Operating Officer for St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care – Bucyrus Campus. As a Graduate of the Marquette ACRE Program, Diane has a driving passion for Real Estate Development, community engagement and working at the leadership level of Non Profit organizations. She looks forward to serving on the Board on the cusp of opening innovative spaces for living and care as well as the landmark Institute on Aging.

Matt Coburn serves on the Finance Committee. He has worked in banking and finance for almost thirty years, starting at the M&I Corporation. He is currently a Managing Director in Fixed Income Capital Markets at Baird, assisting institutional investors with their investment needs. Matt’s undergraduate degree is from University of Maryland and he holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing from The Kellogg School at Northwestern University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and served as President of the CFA Society of Milwaukee.

Matt has been very active in the community as a head coach for youth lacrosse and various other team sports. He has also served on the board of the Mequon Little League for more than 5 years. He and his wife Julietta have three children and attend St. Christopher’s Church in River Hills, Wisconsin.

Lee Coppernoll serves as Chair on the Governance Committee. She recently retired as the Associate Director of the Marquette University Haggerty Museum of Art. Lee chairs the Governance Committee. She is holds a BA from Coe College, an AM from Brown University and a Masters of Divinity form Union Theological Seminary. As a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lee is familiar with and appreciative of the innovative and holistic vision that shapes the many outstanding services Saint_John's provides to residents, and she looks forward to supporting these efforts as a member of the board.

The Rev. Seth Dietrich is the rector of Christ Church Episcopal in Whitefish Bay. Seth serves on the Governance Committee. He attended Wheaton College. After stints in health insurance and social services, Seth followed a call to ministry in the Episcopal Church. He attended Virginia Seminary and while there completed his Clinical Pastoral Education at Goodwin House, a senior living complex similar in many ways to Saint_John's. Seth sometimes feels like the better half of his congregation live at Saint_John's, and he is continually impressed by the level of programming and the philosophy of care. He is especially honored to serve in the early formation of the new Saint_John's Institute on Aging.

Alice Kuramoto, PHD, RN, FAAN, is a retired nursing professor who has worked at six universities, the Federal Government, and the regional nursing coordinator for the New England Board of Higher Education. Alice serves on the Governance Committee. She is nationally known in the field of continuing nursing education and was a pioneer in using technology for distance nursing education. She has her BS and MS degrees in Nursing from the U. of Iowa and U. of Minnesota, with a PhD in Adult and Continuing Education from the U. of Michigan.

Her first contact with Saint John’s was in 2012 when she was hired as an independent contractor to teach Tai Chi to the residents. At that time, she was very impressed with the facility and staff. In 2019, she moved to Saint John’s and has provided leadership in various committees. She is honored to serve on the Board

The Rt. Rev. Jeffrey D. Lee began serving as provisional bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee in June 2021. Bishop Lee recently retired from the Diocese of Chicago where he served as the bishop from 2008-2020. Bishop Lee is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Nashotah House Seminary and served as a curate, canon to the ordinary and church developer in the Diocese of Northern Indiana and as rector of churches in Wisconsin and Washington before being elected bishop. Bishop Lee takes great pride in the legacy of faith and excellence that drives Saint John’s ongoing commitment to providing the very best services to its residents.

Kent’s career was in in the ministry and higher education, particularly in multicultural settings in the U.S. and abroad. Since 1975, he has combined churchly and academic appointments with research and consultant roles in the non-profit sector.

Until retiring in 2002, Kent was the Executive Minister at the First Unitarian Society of Madison. Into retirement, he was chief bioethics officer for Elder Care of Wisconsin, headed The ARC of Wisconsin, was a leader establishing Community Connections, a free-health clinic in Southwest Wisconsin, and consulted with the Wisconsin Medical Association to implement an evidence-based advanced care planning initiative based on the principles of Respecting Choices.

Kent is active at Saint John’s planning LifeStreams programming, the annual Symposia On Aging, and the Institute On Aging. He has recently been named to Milwaukee County’s Board of the Aging and Disabilities Resource Centers.

John Mellowes graduated from Cornell University with a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering. Following graduation, he served in the US Navy as a Lieutenant. John serves on the Finance Committee.

John is the Chairman Emeritus of Charter Manufacturing Co, Inc.; he previously served as Chairman and CEO. Charter is a fourth generation, family-owned and operated producer of steel bar, rod, wire and wire parts. John serves as a Regent on the Board of Directors for Milwaukee School of Engineering.

John’s mother resided at Saint_John's and he was impressed with the campus and the opportunities provided to residents. John finds serving on the Board of Directors very fulfilling.