Kaphingst is a recently retired superintendent for Chilton Public Schools. Her experience spans more than 30 years, serving as a regular and special education teacher, principal, director of pupil services, and finally as superintendent. During her tenure in Chilton, Kaphingst collaborated with Hoffman on a recently completed facility project that saw district-wide facility enhancements, highlighted by the comprehensive renovation of Chilton Elementary School and the addition of a brand-new athletic complex on the District campus.
"I'm excited for this opportunity to join Hoffman and share my experience with other school districts and their leaders,” said Kaphingst. “I'm looking forward to connecting and building relationships with school districts, as those relationships enable us to plan with focus on what's
best for the students, staff, and community, and build a shared vision for where the school districts and communities want to end up."
Kaphingst will be tasked with building and strengthening relationships with school districts and administrators in the eastern portion of Wisconsin. She will help districts understand their options, ask the right questions, and make responsible facility decisions that support students, staff, communities, and taxpayers.
"Hoffman is excited to bolster our team with the addition of education veterans like Sue,” said Hoffman K-12 Market Leader Jody Andres. “Sue has a rare combination of leadership experience, relationship-building skills, and a deep understanding of the challenges and
opportunities facing Wisconsin school districts today. Her passion for public education, combined with her commitment to helping districts make informed decisions, makes her an outstanding addition to Hoffman and an invaluable resource for the schools and communities we serve."
Like Kaphingst, Fimreite is also an experienced education and community leader. He has served as a district administrator, associate superintendent, elementary principal, school counselor, curriculum leader, and county board supervisor. A significant portion of his work has involved helping school districts and communities plan for the future.
“I was familiar with Hoffman but became even more impressed with the company as I learned more about their approach to school facility planning,” said Fimreite. “As someone who is passionate about helping districts and communities set themselves up for long-term success, this opportunity is the perfect fit. I'm eager to partner with Wisconsin school districts and assist them in connecting their facility decisions to their educational missions."
Fimreite will also serve as a director in the education market at Hoffman. He will focus on districts in the western portion of Wisconsin.
"Hoffman is thrilled to be able to welcome Jeff as a key member of our education team. Jeff will be a great asset to Hoffman and our education partners because his experience on the district side gives him a first-hand understanding of the responsibility school leaders carry when making facility decisions,” said Andres. “Jeff's strong record of civic involvement demonstrates his commitment to community engagement, public accountability, and responsible decision-making. We are fortunate to be able to add someone with Jeff's background and perspective to the Hoffman team."
In addition to the hiring of Kaphingst and Fimreite, who join former Shiocton School District superintendent Nichole Schweitzer on the Hoffman Education Team serving Wisconsin, the firm continues its expansion into Minnesota, led by Mindy Crowley, another former superintendent. Hoffman’s expanded efforts in serving districts in Wisconsin and Minnesota is led by K-12 Market Leader Jody Andres, who has been at Hoffman for 23 years and has led their Education Team for the past 13 years.