2026 Updates
We will be looking for 1 new commissioner to join us in 2026 for a 3-year term.
Lake Helen P&R District Commissioners
If you have any questions or concerns about the lake, the management plan, or any events planned by the Lake District, feel free to contact any of the Commissioners below, or email us at [email protected].
Position |
Name |
Lake Address Email Address |
Committees (Lead) |
Term Expires |
Chairman |
Jeff Rasmussen |
3185 E Lake Helen Dr |
N/A |
June 2027 |
Treasurer |
Glen Bersie |
3060 E Lake Helen Dr |
Lake Management, JKW Invasive Species |
June 2026 |
Secretary |
Angela Markwald |
3105 W Lake Helen Dr |
Communications |
June 2028 |
Commissioner |
Justin Ehlenbeck |
3043 W Lake Helen Dr |
Fishing, EWM, Lake Management |
June 2027 |
Commissioner |
Rick Wittmann |
3045 W Lake Helen Dr |
Fundraising |
June 2028 |
Portage County Land & Water Conservation |
Ray Reser |
N/A |
N/A |
Other Committees & Volunteer Efforts
The following Lake Helen property owners have volunteered their time to lead or make significant contributions to our community. Feel free to contact any of them or the Commissioners with your questions or concerns and of course, don't forget to thank them for their efforts!
- Bill Pingel & Glen Bersie: Citizens Lake Monitoring Network (water quality testing)
- Fred Stoeger & Mark Lynaugh: Fishing Committee (fundraising and fish stocking)
- Glen Bersie: Land-based Plant Patrol (monitoring and treating invasive species)
- Dylan Abler & Adam Forstner: Fish Stick Brigade (winter fish stick placement)
- Ray Oksuita: Road sand and brush/storm cleanup