President
Jerry Raber
Jerry was born in Marshfield, Missouri, then moved to Milroy, Indiana. He has been working as a welder since age 13. Jerry married his wife Rosetta in 2000, and they moved to the Wolcottville area in 2006. They have two adult children. In 2008, Jerry and Rosetta started a scratch-and-dent grocery store, which they sold in 2022. Today they flip houses and build new homes in the Wolcottville area. They enjoy good company, helping those in need, and they LOVE fresh seafood.
Treasurer
Anna Kragt
Anna was born and raised in Cadillac, Michigan. She graduated from Hope College and the University of Michigan Medical School, completing a Family Medicine Residency in Toledo, Ohio. Anna worked as a family physician for 30 years before retiring in 2021. Her husband Dan is a family physician serving those without medical insurance. They have four adult children living in four different states. Dan and Anna restored the George Wolcott house and now live there. They're deeply committed to seeing Wolcottville become a better place, and see WCI as one way to do that.
Secretary
Denise Matyas
Denise was born and raised in the Chicago area. As a nurse, she practiced in many different areas, with her last degree being a Master's in Nursing in 2011. She lived in the Chicago area until 2017, when she retired from nursing and moved to Wolcottville. Denise lives with the love of her life, Mark Garr, on Witmer Lake. Her hobbies include spending time with family and friends, boating, traveling, and painting.
Member at Large
Gary Stout
Gary was born and raised in Wayne County, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Army for three years and was stationed in Europe and Asia. After graduating from Indiana University in 1976, he lived in Missouri, Tennessee, and Alabama. Upon retiring in 2019, he returned to Wayne County, where he volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, Circle U Help Center, and as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children removed from their parents' custody. Gary moved to Wolcottville in 2022 to be with his love, Jane Colby, a long-time Wolcottville resident.
Member at Large
Mindy Miller
Mindy was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She comes from a split family with 5 half siblings and 4 step siblings. She started working at age 14 at the Allen County Public Library, took business classes in high school, and graduated from Ravenscroft Beauty College in 1995. She has been self-employed as a hairdresser for 29 years, only recently retiring. Mindy is married to John, an engineer at Medix Specialty Ambulances in Elkhart. She has lived in Wolcottville since 1990. Her heart is in this town, and she aspires to leave a legacy for generations to come.
Member at Large
Eileen Papas
Eileen was born and raised in Chicago. She married young and raised her two children in the Chicago suburbs. After her husband passed away following a long illness, Eileen moved to Wolcottville in 2012. She shares a business, Rentals, Etc., located on Westler Lake, with her sister Carol. Eileen has been active in the American Legion in Rome City and served as president of the auxiliary for two years, fundraising to help local veterans. She met Tom Duty, the Chaplain for the SONS at the Legion and a long-time Wolcottville resident. Eileen and Tom love helping people in need and supporting others to reach their full potential.
Member at Large
Brett Hahn
Brett Hahn is a Wolcottville resident and co-owner of Indian Lakes Marketing, a marketing firm based in LaGrange dedicated to helping local businesses and community organizations grow. He and his wife Katelynne built Wolcottville.com as a free resource for the community they call home.
