About

Aquatic Field Biologist, Fisheries Specialist

Joey has worked for Wisconsin Lake & Pond Resource since 2013. He started as an intern while attending UW Stevens Point where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Resource Management in 2014. His studies focused on water resources, wildlife, and fisheries. Joey’s primary duties include the application of water management products, fisheries services, customer service and sales, and installation of aerators, fountains, and pond liners.

In Joey’s spare time, he enjoys deer hunting in fall and holds a special place for Musky & Pike fishing. However, the occasional Walleye, Bass, or Trout may also be at the end of his line. More than anything, Joey loves his time with his wife Taylor, daughter Celia, and rescue dog Moxy. They can often be found on the boat, camping, or enjoying the outdoors. However, it is a good bet that if a sports team of theirs is on, they will be watching!

Aquatic Field Biologist

Nick Lorge began working for Wisconsin Lake & Pond Resource as an intern during the 2018 season and is the newest member of the Pond Management Division. Nick graduated in December 2018 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with an emphasis in ecology and organismal biology. His duties are assisting in pond management, management planning, routine sampling, aquatic plantings, and fish surveys.

When the weather is pleasant, you can find Nick outside enjoying various activities such as fishing, camping, jogging, and hiking. Nick also loves to travel and explore national parks throughout the country, as well as many state parks in Wisconsin.

Aquatic Field Biologist

Peter graduated in 2020 from UW- Stevens Point with a degree in Fisheries and Aquatic Science with a minor in Biology. His knowledge of aquatic ecosystems and the organisms within assists clients in making the best decisions for their ponds’ health with an emphasis on fisheries management . He started at Wisconsin Lake and Pond Resource in the fall of 2021 as a field biologist on the pond management team. 

In his free time Peter is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys fishing and hunting. Spending time with family and friends is very important in his life. He loves to eat good food and listen to great music with his girlfriend, Lauren.

Senior Biologist – Lakes Services Manager

James is a 2007 graduate of UW-Stevens Point with a Bachelor of Science in fisheries and limnology and biology minor. As an Aquatic Management Specialist, James has diverse experience with a focus on lake and aquatic plant management specializing on invasive species control.

With 16 years of experience, he has completed hundreds of aquatic plant surveys and aquatic invasive species control projects throughout all of Wisconsin, including securing grant funding for clients and writing aquatic plant and comprehensive lake management plans. James also brings experience in wetland delineation and reporting from large scale right of way projects to individual properties.

When not at work, James enjoys spending his free time on the water fishing, especially for musky, and with his wife, Jeannise, camping, boating, and traveling.

Cory Zickert is the Senior Aquatic Manager and President of Wisconsin Lake & Pond Resource. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, with a Bachelors of Science degree in watershed management and minor in soil science. Cory has over 20 years experience in commercial pesticide application.

Cory’s work experiences have given him considerable expertise in the management of nuisance aquatic plant and algae growth. He is widely sought as a consultant for his knowledge of lake and pond management. He has assisted more than 100 corporations, lake organizations, golf courses and campgrounds in the management of their aquatic resources. More than 300 individuals and organizations have retained him for his consulting services alone.

Cory’s second passion is aviation. He received his private pilots license in the spring of 2008 and has since went on to receive his instrument, commercial, multi-engine, and certified flight instructor certificates. When he’s not flying he is spending time with his  wife, Brittney and his five children: Nathan, Cole, Jack, Pierson, and Quinnley.

Brittney Zickert handles all of Wisconsin Lake & Pond Resource’s bookkeeping and business financial support. She received her Bachelor’s of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 2006. Her focus in college was on marketing, but with short stints in internships, she discovered she much more enjoyed black and white numbers.  Her past employment fields include aviation services, a nursing home, and a prison!

Outside of work, Brittney enjoys spending time with her husband Cory.  She homeschools their two children, Pierson and Quinnley.  She is slowly building their own petting zoo, with chickens, a bunny, a cat, and two dogs.  Her greatest enjoyment is feeling sand beneath her feet.  When that cannot be at the actual ocean, then the backyard pond will suffice.  Cory and Brittney love traveling with the East Coast being one of their favorite destinations.  Many of her greatest memories are family trips.  

Administrative Assistant

Wendy began working for Wisconsin Lake & Pond Resource (WLPR) in May of 2020. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a double major in Business Administration and Information Technology along with an emphasis in Human Resources. Wendy brings 26 years of experience from Kimberly-Clark Corporation where she worked over half of her career in Information Technology as a trainer and training material developer and most recently, as a Change Management Consultant (certified as a Prosci Change Manager in 2017). She supports daily workflow for all three divisions of the Wisconsin Lake & Pond Resource business. Her focus is excellent customer service, daily work flow, daily process efficiency development, and system upgrades.

When not working, Wendy enjoys spending time with her husband, Rich; two grown children; two grand-puppies; family and friends. Wendy and Rich live on a farm where Rich and their son raise steers and cash crop so outside of work at WLPR, there is always additional work on the farm! In addition, Wendy enjoys baking and cooking, camping, gardening, painting, quilting, thrifting, yard work, and repurposing “finds”.

2023 is going to be a big year for Wendy and Rich as they are being promoted to “Grandparents” with their first grandchild due in April! In addition, they will be gaining another daughter in July as the family will be gathering for the celebration of their son’s wedding.     

Administrative Assistant

Kathy has worked at WLPR since the fall of 2014. She came to WLPR with over 25 years’ experience in advertising design and office administration.  She attended classes at Moraine Park Technical College in both Graphic Communication and Health Information Technology. Kathy’s duties include most of the daily invoicing to WLPR clients, agreement management, and data entry.  Kathy also assists in many areas to support daily operations. She likes to shop, so she does many of the purchase orders.

When Kathy is alone in the office, she likes to crank up the heavy metal hair band’s music from the 80s and 90s.

When not in the office, Kathy enjoys spending time with her four boys and grandchildren. She also loves to read mystery/romance novels.