Meet Your Council

Barb Daus
District 2

Barbara Daus was born in Illinois, grew up on a farm in the Lake Mills (WI) area and chose to attend UW-Platteville.  Barb earned a bachelor's and master's degree from the University.  While the majority of her career was in administration at UW-Platteville, Barb has experience as a high school science teacher, village administrator, and human resource professional.

Kathy Kopp photo
At-Large

Kathy is a Platteville native, graduating from Platteville High School and then at attending UW-Platteville.  Her background is varied – having worked in the loan department of a bank, owning a retail clothing store and also co-owning an engineering company for over 16 years.  Kathy retired in 2020 from her position as Executive Director of the Platteville Regional Chamber after 27 years.  She was first elected to the City Council in 2020.  She serves on the City’s Tourism Committee, Police & Fire Commission, Commission on Aging and Grant County Economic Development Corporation.

Ken Kilian
District 4

Experience: Ken Kilian has extensive experience in city government. Experience through the years has been with the Water & Sewer Commission, Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Library Board, Museum Board, Park Board, Tree Advisory Board, and numerous other committees.

Tony McFall, District 1 Photo
District 1

Tony McFall was born in Platteville and has spent the majority of his life here. He graduated from UW- Whitewater with a liberal studies degree and has been working in the Insurance industry for over 20 years. Tony looks forward to bringing that experience and a desire to accept and promote change within our community.  Tony and his wife, Rachel have two children in the Platteville School District and hope to continue to improve upon our community with them in mind. He looks forward to working with other council members and the citizens of this district.

Tom Nall - Alderperson At-Large
At-Large

A resident of Platteville for the past 34 years, Tom has previously served on the City of Platteville Common Council from 2015 to 2018.  Prior to his first term as a member of the council, Tom started getting involved as a private citizen, which afforded him the opportunity to understand why it is important to serve as a volunteer in local government.

Lynn Parrott photo
At-Large

I’m Lynne Parrott, a native of Chicago, Illinois where I was a Youth Pastor, a playwright, and a community organizer. My family became residents of Platteville in the spring of 2017.  By the summer of 2017, I was hosting Bible studies from my home which opened a door for me to become Pastor Lynne of Bread of Life Church. That opportunity afforded me the chance to engage in the community. I was invited to be a Board Member with Family Advocates in 2018 and began to understand my purpose for the relocation. I love being an advocate for those who feel they have no voice. I want to help unlock the potential of others by building more bridges and closing gaps.

Bob Gates

District 3

Bob grew up in southeastern Iowa and earned a bachelor’s degree in economics at Grinnell College. He later earned a master’s degree in counseling at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and then spent the majority of his career as a school counselor, working eleven years in Madison and nineteen years in Cuba City. Bob has lived in Platteville since 2001 and, after retiring in 2020, he began volunteering for the Platteville Community Arboretum, and he currently serves as secretary for its Board of Directors.