Posted October 2, 2023
We are taking this opportunity during Wisconsin School Board Week (Oct. 1-7) to introduce and recognize members of the Plymouth Board of Education. We thank them for their leadership and guidance!
President
In 2009, Bob became a member of the Plymouth School District’s Board of Education and in 2021, Bob became Board President.
Bob has been a member of the Plymouth community for 24 years. At his wife Luann’s urging, they came to the Plymouth community with their 3 children, Maria, Jack, and Anna, specifically for the school system and the community support behind it. It was a great decision and all three of their children graduated from Plymouth High School. Bob and Luann are high school sweet-hearts and have been married for 36 years.
Education: Bob was born in Nebraska, graduated High School from South in Sheboygan and earned a Bachelor of Business and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
Career path: In addition to his role on the school board, Bob is an entrepreneur and business owner, starting his company, InkWorks Printing in Plymouth in 2009.
Interests: Bob also enjoys Cross-Fit, Acting with the Youth Theater Company and the occasional long-distance run. But if the breeze is up and the waves are fair, it is likely you will find Bob sailing his little yellow Cat Boat – Buttercup.
Bob Travis
Vice President
Education: I'm a PHS grad and went to Moraine Park for a Technical Diploma in Electricity.
Career path: I'm a solar developer currently, but I hold licensing as a Solar Installation Professional, Energy Management, and a Master Electrician.
Interests: Sports with the kids and fishing
Dan Steinhardt
Clerk
Career paths: Was a homemaker for years. Now I work at Kwik Trip part-time, serve on School Board, volunteer at Great Marriages, own SIMA Listener - doing Audio Memories, volunteer at church, work as the Welcome Representative for the Plymouth area.
Interests: Reading to learn/grow. Being with friends and family. Travel.
Sally Isely
Treasurer
Education: PHS Class of 1996
Career path: I've spent my life working in the coatings industry and am currently running the finishing department at Richardson Furniture.
Interests: Married with four children, ages 13, 15, 23 & 25. I enjoy the outdoors and all things summer.
Tony Backhaus
Board Member
Education: Attended Ballard Community School District in Slater and Huxley, Iowa. Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal (Law) Studies with a Business Minor from Concordia College Wisconsin.
Career path: Senior Paralegal at Johnsonville, LLC since February 2020. I previously worked as the lead Corporate Paralegal at the law firm of Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. in Milwaukee for 31 years.
Interests: My family intentionally moved into the Plymouth School District in 2012 so my two daughters could attend the Plymouth schools. Meghan graduated from PHS in 2016 and Hannah graduated from PHS in 2018. I enjoy the outdoors (tending to my perennials gardens at home and at church, bicycling, camping and hiking), serving others through volunteer opportunities, and I am part of the leadership team of Sheboygan County Night to Shine.
Janell Bohn
Board Member
Education: Graduated from Peshtigo High School and my undergrad degree is from Bethel College (currently University) in St. Paul, Minn.
Career path: Pastor for 17 years at New Life Community Church
Interests: Family vacations, Crossfit, being active with hiking, golf, and now pickleball
Aaron Martell
Board Member
Education: UW-Madison & Lakeland College
Career path: Elementary teacher at Cedar Grove-Belgium School District
Interests: Traveling, cross country skiing, gardening, spending time with my family
Kathy Tournour
• Visit our Board of Education webpage for contact information, board policies, and meeting agendas and minutes.
• Explore the our interactive, award-winning District Report Card to see how an exciting mix of academics, extracurriculars, and other enriching experiences allow our students to truly thrive in school while preparing themselves to become their best in any path they choose after graduation.
