President

Daniel Sims, CNE, CDE, is an award-winning researcher, author, strategist, and development professional. Deeply stirring, compassionate, and intelligent, he is a subject leader in the continually evolving relationship between philanthropic impact, organizational design, and racial justice.

He has a keen understanding of the needs of organizations and communities to create equitable societies. Since 2009, he has designed campaigns and strategic plans that promote justice-led cultures for over 125 organizations around the globe. He has helped many of these organizations transform their program and funding models to serve more equitably, especially communities of color, with a yield of over $400 million raised to date. He currently serves as a Sr. Director of Development at the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association and an organizational development strategist in private practice.

Sims holds a BA from the University of Arkansas at Monticello and a Master of Public Service from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. Sims has served on numerous local, national, and international nonprofit and social-impact boards and is a member of For(bes) the Culture, AFP Greater Madison, the African American Development Officers Network, and numerous other professional and social organizations.

He resides in Madison, WI, with his wife, Althea, two children, Andrea and Seth, and an energetic Beagle, Kobe Biscuit.

Treasurer & Secretary

Wendy has over 20 years of banking experience where she concentrates on business and personal banking, cash management services, consumer and real estate loans, ICS and CDARS.

Wendy’s community involvement includes various board positions. Currently Wendy serves as the President of the Verona Area Chamber of Commerce. Prior to her election to President Wendy served as Secretary and Vice President respectively. Wendy is in her 2nd year as the Leadership Team Chair for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Visionaries of the Year (formerly Man and Woman of the Year) campaign. Apart from her board positions, Wendy is active in many community organizations including Verona Area Soccer Club, Verona Young Professionals and The American Heart Association.

Board Member

A licensed Wisconsin architect, Steve Holzhauer graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1985 with a Master of Architecture degree. He has over 35- years’ experience in the design and construction of complex projects and brings experience related to design and construction, master planning, corporate workplace, multi-family high-rise housing, biotech, healthcare and education. Steve has designed hundreds of projects, including office buildings, mixed-use residential buildings, schools, clinics, custom homes, and adaptive re-use renovations.

In 2021, Steve retired from Eppstein Uhen Architects where he was a principal and shareholder for 25 years. His consulting practice at Holzhauer Partners LLC focuses on design, team building, and project management. He serves on the board of directors of American Institute of Architects-Wisconsin, and is a member of Madison Downtown Rotary Club.

As a board member of BOSS, he is committed to the Mission, and looks to help young students build confidence in their abilities related to creative thinking, design, and communication.