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Andrew Gerbitz, Self Advocate
adgerb@charter.net
Andrew Gerbitz is from the town of Mukwonago. He is the first self advocate to hold a position on the DSAW board. Andrew graduated from high school twice, once from home-school in 2002 and again from Mukwonago High School in 2004. While at MHS he was a member of the swim team.
He is a certified child - care teacher and active in Special Olympics basketball and swimming. Andrew is a voting member of my church and serves as an usher. Andrew has worked as a self advocate in the past for other groups and the DSAW board is thrilled to count him as our own! His insight is priceless.
Thomas O'Day, Interim President
today@gklaw.com 
Tom O'Day is a native of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and now lives in Milwaukee's North Shore. Tom is an attorney with Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. specializing in labor and employment law as well as education law. Tom currently holds the position of DSAW's Interim Vice President.
In addition to his J.D., Tom holds a Masters Degree in Education Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Wisconsin. His studies and current practice include analysis of state and federal education law, including the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA), the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and state and federal education finance policies. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2001, with distinction and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Tom also has experience in state government in legal, policy and campaign roles. Tom has worked in every branch of state government in various capacities for the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, the Wisconsin legislature, and the Governor's Office.
Nicole Cook, Treasurer
Nicole Cook lives in Mequon, Wisconsin with her husband Jack and their daughter, Lily. Nicole is a tax senior manager at Deloitte in the Private Client Advisor Group. Nicole graduated from Central Michigan University in May of 2000 with a Bachelor Degree in accounting and moved to Milwaukee shortly after graduation.
Nicole has participated in events for various organizations through Deloitte, such as Junior Achievement and Big Brothers Big Sisters. She served as the DSAW camp coordinator for the 2008 Lose the Training Wheels Milwaukee Camp. She is looking forward to helping DSAW as a member of the finance committee and will continue to assist with the planning of several events.
Nicole enjoys traveling and running in her free time.
Pete Loeffel, Member at Large
Pete Loeffel is a lifelong resident of Wauwatosa, where he lives with his wife, Jennifer, and daughters Abby and Alexandria. He is the Library Director of the St. Francis Public Library. Pete graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a B.A. in History and a Masters in Library and Information Science.
Pete became involved with DSAW after the birth of his daughter, Alexandria. He is also a member of the Society for American Baseball Research and enjoys running and hiking.
Brian Perhach, Member at Large 
Brian Perhach is a native of Wauwatosa, WI and now lives in Whitefish Bay with his wife and three sons. Brian is an attorney with Gray & Associates, LLP specializing in bankruptcy law and creditor rights. Brian earned his undergraduate degree from UW-Stevens Point and his J.D. from Marquette University.
Brian became involved with DSAW after the birth of their second son. Brian also serves on the DSAW Golf Committee.