Audrey Lyke

Audrey Lyke is the Owner and serves as Vice President of Finance at Ripon Printers, Inc. Ms. Lyke purchased the Ripon Commonwealth Press in 1962. Ms. Lyke immediately became active in the financial side of the business. A community leader, she served on the Winne/Fond/Lake Private Industry Council and the boards of two area banks. She serves on the Ripon College Board of Trustees and has Chaired a number of key committees during her 18-year tenure. Ms. Lyke is a Founding Member of the Board of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation and instrumental in starting the annual Ripon event called “Dickens of a Christmas.” Ms. Lyke received the Distinguished Service Award from the Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce in 1992 and the Founders’ Day Award from Ripon College in 1994. In September 2001, Ms. Lyke awarded honorary degrees from the College for “their unwavering and generous commitment to Ripon College.” A native of the Chicago area, Ms. Lyke attended Oak Park High School and then graduated from Carleton College, Northfield, MN.