About Us
Our team
An idea that began as a casual conversation among friends has now evolved into a tangible project ready for input from the community. A formalized 501(c)3 organization has been founded by a group of eight area residents to build and operate a children’s museum in Lake Geneva.
Adam St. Marie
Adam St.Marie grew up in the suburbs under O'Hare airport but has lived happily in Lake Geneva with his wife and three young sons (ages 3,6 and 8) for the past 11 years. Adam is the Owner and Principal at Studio Saint Marie, a local small business that does luxury residential home design and construction. Adam spends his free time drawing ideas, running around with his kids and playing music. Adam sits on the Board of Park Commissioners for Lake Geneva and served on the Hillmoor AdHoc Committee 2023-2024. Adam's passion is to see his community become a place that inspires people of all ages through whimsy and play to explore and enjoy the gift of life.
Phil Johnson
Phil Johnson has been a resident of Lake Geneva since 2005. He and his wife Emily moved from Northern Minnesota and now call LG home. Their roots run deep in this community. Phil is the owner at Foremost Electric and Emily has been local to the educational system with her most recent role as high school principal at Williams Bay High. They are also the proud parents of two young girls who enjoy everything this wonderful area has to offer. For years Phil has worked with local high schools as a youth apprenticeship sponsor to create the next generation of future tradesmen and women. Together their passion has always been family and community based.
Barb Krause
Barb Krause is a Lake Geneva native. As publisher of At the Lake and other guides and magazines, Barb recognized the need for more local family attractions and joined the GLCM board enthusiastically. Barb and her husband, Todd, live in the Maple Park Historic District. Their three girls (ages 23, 18 and 16) grew up visiting children’s museums all over the country. Barb is a member of the Badger High School Board of Education, Visit Lake Geneva’s Executive Board, and the marketing committee for Inspiration Ministries. She also volunteers in children’s ministries at Lakeland Church.
Bridget Leech
Ask anyone around her, and Bridget will be described as a Type-A person. She is often the paparazzi of the group, and chances are if you compliment her awesome hat/vest/dress/boots, she'll name the thrift shop where she scored it. Always the social organizer, Bridget enjoys hosting get-togethers with family and friends, crafting with her son and daughter, hunting for bargains, running, and playing volleyball when she can find the time!
With a career in digital marketing, Bridget is happy to help with marketing efforts to get this museum funded and built!
Shannon McCarthy
Shannon McCarthy currently serves as the Culture & Systems Manager at Open Arms Free Clinic, where she enhances team dynamics and operational systems. With a career in nonprofits and small businesses, she helps shape workplace culture to attract and retain talent, reduce turnover, and boost satisfaction.
A natural connector, Shannon values relationships and loves hearing people’s stories. She has earned multiple service awards for championing kindness in and out of the workplace. Passionate about reimagining workplace norms, she finds joy in encouraging others and celebrating their successes.
Erin Tracy
Meghan Quist
Meghan is originally from Wheaton, IL and moved to the Lake Geneva area 10 years ago. She graduated as a Hawkeye from the University of Iowa, where she left with a degree in theatre arts. She did a brief stint in LA as a "wannabe" actor, only to move back to Chicago with $10 left in her pocket. In the city she worked at WGN Radio, Playboy Enterprises, Hubbard Broadcasting, and most recently worked at Hendricks Holding in Beloit. Currently taking a work hiatus to stay home with her two-year-old son, she is thrilled to be a part of such a meaningful mission to start a Children's Museum in the area.
Nick Egert
Nicholas Egert has owned and managed Egert Law, S.C. since 2009. His practice is focused in the areas of estate planning, real estate, and corporate law. He was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine for three consecutive years in recognition of his estate planning and probate work. He has practiced in Walworth County since 2005. Nicholas earned his Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School. He also earned a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management. Nicholas and his wife, Selena, live in Lake Geneva with their two children.