NOW HIRING
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Due to the retirement of our Executive Director, the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership (DFP) is seeking a visionary and community-minded professional to serve as its next Executive Director and lead the organization into its next phase of growth and success. This leadership role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on downtown Fond du Lac by supporting businesses, fostering partnerships, and driving community-centered initiatives. The next Executive Director will play a key role in shaping the future of downtown Fond du Lac. This is a unique opportunity to build on a strong foundation and guide one of Fond du Lac’s most impactful organizations into its next chapter.

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Executive Director

Amy Krupp, MSARP, EDP

amy@downtownfdl.com
920.322.2007

Amy is retiring! She will be leaving us as of April 30, 2026 after 18 years with the DFP. She joined the DFP as Executive Director in 2007.

Amy’s primary responsibilities include coordination of all aspects of downtown development including business attraction and retention, business assistance, grant programs, special events, streetscape enhancements, public art, marketing and organizational management.

Amy is a certified Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) through the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and a certified Main Street America Downtown Revitalization Professional (MSARP) through Main Street America. She served on the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Downtown Action Council from 2010-2019; serving as president from 2013-2015. She is a founding member and business coach of IGNITE! Small Business & Start Up Support of Fond du Lac County.

In her retirement she looks forward to spending lots of quality time traveling Wisconsin with her family, volunteering with Fond du Lac Festivals, cheering on Fond du Lac High School Football and making all kinds of creative art.

Special Events Director

Brittany Machleit

hello@downtownfdl.com
920.322.2006 ext. 2

Brittany joined the DFP at the end 2025. She brings a diverse background to the role—beginning her career in retail and restaurant customer service, earning her degree from UW–Oshkosh, and spending several years as an elementary school teacher. Most recently, Brittany has worked as a direct sales consultant and marketing & event advisor, giving her a strong mix of creativity, organization, and community-focused experience.

In her free time, Brittany enjoys traveling, always learning, and getting outside as much as possible with her family.

Bookkeeper &
Research Assistant

Cindy Laubenstein

bookkeeper@downtownfdl.com
920.322.2006 ext. 3

Cindy joined the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership in November of 2019. Prior to joining the DFP, Cindy has been the Office Manager & Bookkeeper at our very own downtown business, Edith’s Bridal. Previously she was Assistant Vice President of Bristol Morgan Bank (formerly known as Bank of Oakfield) for twenty-five years as well as serving as Town Treasurer for the Town of Leroy for 6 years. Cindy belongs to St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Village of Kekoskee. Cindy belongs to the Knowles Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary as a Trustee. Cindy is also active with the Altrusa International of Fond du Lac, Inc. Cindy served for 3 years on the Moraine Park Technical College District Board.

Special Events Coordinator

Kristin Santini

Kristin joined the DFP in the summer of 2024 and is also currently a Spectrum Specialist, a position she has had for the past 18 years. Kristin’s strong skills in organization and attention to detail, combined with her clear communication style and proactive problem-solving abilities made her a clear fit for the DFP event team.

Kristin is a Fond du Lac native and avid Farmers Market attendee who enjoys all the festivities the area has to offer. In her free time Kristin loves to spend as much time as she can with her grandson and traveling with friends.

Special Events & Social Media Intern

Julia Pearson