Why are these people outfitted in hairnets, gowns and booties?

They took part in the Tech Council’s April 5 board of directors meeting at Kwik Trip’s production center in La Crosse, where the day’s menu included a bakery line tour board members, staff and guests.

Kwik Trip co-founder Don Zeitlow, a past winner of the Tech Council’s “Seize the Day” award for entrepreneurial excellence, addressed the board.

Other speakers included Amy Pechacek, secretary-designee for the state Department of Workforce Development; Jonathon Horne, managing director, Idea Fund of La Crosse; former Lt Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, now a candidate for governor; and Brent Ridge, president and CEO of Dairyland Power Cooperative.

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Don Zeitlow

Amy Pechacek

Amy Pechacek

Jonathan Horne

Jonathon Horne

Rebecca Kleefisch

Rebecca Kleefisch

Brent Ridge

Brent Ridge