April D. Reszka

Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I’m blessed with a wonderful family, including an amazing husband Danny, daughter Alexa and son Dalton and dog Walter. Along with my father and mother in-law, and my brother’s sisters and their families, and my two brothers and their families.

Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I have always been in a sales role, formerly for dental and telecom companies. As Chamber Director for the Mukwonago Area Chamber, I pride myself to know what is going on in the community and promote accordingly. I am able to assist the business community/service organizations, residents and visitors to the area. The chamber is the hub to all of the above.

Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Badger Burger because they are right across the street from my office and have an awesome party room for events and the Lulabell’s Dockside because it’s on the water and we can watch beautiful sunsets. Both places have a huge variety of great food.

Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
My family and I have lived in the community for 17 years, and I have worked at the Mukwonago Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Center for close to 12 years.

Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Sherry Greenwald – Greenwald Gardens and Manor. Sherry owned a beautiful property off of Hwy LO, where she gave me several private tours. She was a lovely lady and had many wonderful ideas to help promote tourism in the Mukwonago area.

Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
“Right now”, it is too much of a hassle to travel, however when things settle down, Australia, New Zealand and Bora Bora would be my choices. My family and I prefer warm vacation destinations.

Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
On Golden Pond is an old favorite for a movie and The Wrong Missy is a recent go to for a good laugh. Sex in the City is an old favorite TV Show and The Ozarks is a recent favorite.

Q: What advice would you give to people?
Everyone has been blessed with different abilities, talents and capabilities. My advice to people is that they don’t have to always follow in the footsteps of others.

Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I would like to take a fishing trip in the Caribbean and catch a huge marlin. Honestly, catching any big fish anywhere would be awesome.

Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
ABBA, looking forward to their new album coming out soon. I also enjoy The Love Monkeys, my favorite local band.

Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Yerke Frog Alley Greenhouses, a Wisconsin Centennial Farm, 6 Generations have grown at their local farm. Gilbert and Gail have shared many gardening tips with my family over the years.

Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
I would invite Matthew McConaughay to have lunch on the East Troy Electric Railroad Dinner Train and ask them to make a special addition of a lunch train.

Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Our community does a great job supporting one another. I also feel Midnight Magic brings our community together.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Partnering with chamber members, I have been able to try my talents at other vocations including, driving a school bus, assisting in hot air balloon rides, and am looking forward to driving the electric trolley…the possibilities are endless.

Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I was born in April and my real name is August (LOL). Really, I was born in August and named April.

Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Maui Hawaii! One of my favorite day trios was The Road To Hana.

Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Month – December. Holiday – Christmas. Best Single Day – New Year’s Eve. December is a big month for my family, my daughter was born on December 27th and my husband and I were married on New Year’s Eve. We put up two trees each year, a birthday tree and a Christmas Tree, this way Alexa’s birthday doesn’t blend in with the holiday. Midnight Magic also takes place in December. 😉

Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My husband’s Bison Dillz. We can a lot of things each year, including pickles and salsa, and have won awards in the WI State Fair.

Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My children inspire me to learn and grown with them. They are both patient and kind, and have worked so hard to get where they are today.

Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Flowers, especially lilacs and Simma’s Bakery; their Chocolate Cheesecake with buttercream frosting is my favorite!

Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
The Reszka B & B (Bed and Breakfast), because we always and frequently open our home to family and friends.