STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Deb Lepak, a sport administrative assistant at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association announced her retirement after more than 24 years with the organization, effective June 27, 2025. 

Lepak joined the staff in 2001, assisting with the shipping and receiving responsibilities. Since that time, she served as an assistant to two directors, including Tom Shafranski, who retired in February, and interim director Tim Whitford.  

She has assisted in the administration of various sports during her tenure, including football, golf, gymnastics, hockey, lacrosse, swimming & diving and tennis. In addition, she has assisted with the planning and execution of the Scholar-Athlete program and helping Shafranski in the liaison role with the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association and the New AD Workshop.

“Deb’s years of experience and commitment to serving the membership and the relationships she has formed with our staff and athletic directors throughout the state has been remarkable,” Executive Director Stephanie Hauser said. “We will miss her institutional knowledge, organization skills, work ethic – and most of all – her friendship.”

The WIAA, as defined by its Constitution, is a private, voluntary, unincorporated, and nonprofit organization. The membership oversees interscholastic athletic programs for 514 senior high schools and 36 junior high/middle level schools in its membership.

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