Live chat by ChamberLivePRO MyLivePRO Managed Live Chat Services

Board of Directors

Download 2011 Board of Directors Nomination Form

 

Mr. John Puscheck
Prager Moving & Storage
P.O. Box 2197
Naperville, IL 60567

Send Email

John Puscheck is the President and owner of Prager Moving & Storage Co., a Naperville company specializing in household goods, office and electronics transportation and warehousing services. Prager provides local, interstate and international moving and storage services with its fleet of vehicles from its 106,000 sq. ft. facility on Naperville’s west side. John succeeded his father, Chuck, who relocated the company to Naperville in 1964.

Prior to becoming President, John held various positions at Prager including Vice President of Finance & Administration, Vice President of Sales and Vice President of Customer Service. An agent for North American Van Lines and Specialized Transportation, Inc., Prager has received numerous van line awards including Best Facility Award, Best In Class for Safety and Customer Quality Excellence Award.

John has served on the Board of Directors for the YMCA Field House, is the Secretary/Treasurer of the North American Movers Association and a recipient of the Business Ledger’s Today’s Young Executive Award. John graduated from Marquette University with a BS in Business Administration and lives in Naperville with his wife, Julie, and two children, Lauren & Camden. 


See Also Board of Directors

Mr. Kevin Harris
BP America, Inc.
150 W. Warrenville Rd.
Suite 601
Naperville, IL 60563

Send Email

BP’s 2 million sq ft property portfolio in the Chicago Area.   He leads a team of 25 employees and over 100 contractors to deliver safe, reliable and cost efficient operations.  His organization also provides design, construction, safety, medical and other business services to 3800 employees here in Chicago.   

Kevin has nearly 15 years of domestic and international business leadership and operations experience.  His previous positions include Vice President of strategy, planning and performance for a $15 billion BP fuels business, General Manager for a $100 million international BP chemical business in addition to other sales and operational roles.

In addition to the Naperville Chamber of Commerce, Kevin also serves a board member for the Choose Dupage development alliance.  With respect to education, Kevin holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management as well as MS and BS degrees in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech and Howard University respectively.

Kevin is married with four children and remains an active den leader and assistant cub master for the cub scouts and also serves as a Sunday school leader for his church.


See Also Board of Directors

Ms. Annmarie Siwik
DiGiovine Hnilo Jordan + Johnson Ltd.
184 Shuman Blvd.
Suite 200
Naperville, IL 60563

Send Email

Small Business of the Year Award Winner

Annmarie Siwik is currently the Director of Marketing at DiGiovine, Hnilo, Jordan & Johnson, Ltd., a position she has held for the past 25 years. DiGiovine, Hnilo, Jordan & Johnson, Ltd. is a CPA/ business consulting firm with a staff of 50 employees and two offices in Naperville and St. Charles.

For almost 30 years, Annmarie and DHJJ have been active in the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce. Annmarie is also currently on the Board of Directors of the Naperville Exchange Club. She is also a past President of the Exchange Club and a past Ribfest Chair. Through the Chamber, Annmarie has chaired the Small Business of the Year Awards and has recently chaired the Small Business Council. Annmarie is also an active member of the Association of Accounting Marketers and a graduate of the Naperville Area Chamber Leadership Academy and the Citizen’s Police Academy.


Chairman Term Ends: December 31, 2009
Board Term Expires: December 31, 2010


See Also Board of Directors

Mr. Scott Klein
Klein, Hall & Associates, LLC Certified Public Accountants
3973 75th St Ste 102
Aurora, IL 60504

Send Email

Small Business of the Year Award Winner

Mr. Scott Klein is one of the founders and the managing partner of Klein, Hall & Associates, LLC; recipient of the 2006 Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award (Professional Category) and the 2007 Business Ledger Award for Excellence.

Mr. Klein has over twenty-five years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) working with medical, commercial, not-for-profit, and governmental clients performing audit, tax, accounting and consulting services.  Mr. Klein has been involved in the audits of more than 125 businesses, in addition to performing the audit of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce for six years.     Mr. Klein currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and the United Way.  He is a past member of the Illinois State Board of Education’s Illinois Financial Accounting Committee and of the Illinois CPA Society’s Local Governmental Units Committee.

Mr. Klein is an annual speaker at the National University of Health Services and Illinois Association of School Business Officials. He currently participates in the Local Governmental Units Committee’s annual Quality Review Program of Illinois Governmental Reports.  Mr. Klein is a member of AICPA, ILCPAS and IASBO.

Board Term Expires:  December 31, 2010


See Also Board of Directors

Ms. Karen Garlough
My Chef Catering
2772 Golfview Dr.
Unit C
Naperville, IL 60563

Send Email

Small Business of the Year Award Winner

Karen and her husband Bill founded My Chef Catering in 1989.  My Chef began as a 4,500 sq. ft. gourmet deli and kitchen, catering simple social events and corporate breakfasts and luncheons.  Today, My Chef is an award-winning, multi-million dollar catering operation located in a 14,000 square foot facility, that offers complete event services for corporate and social clients.  My Chef was recognized for its business excellence, continued generosity and community dedication winning the Small Business of the Year Award from both the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and Aurora Area Chamber of Commerce in 2006. 

In 2007, My Chef won national recognition winning the US Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award.  Prior to starting My Chef, Karen spent fifteen years in the corporate world, notably in product management at Borden, Inc., coordinating the marketing efforts for one of its key brands.  She has a degree in retailing and business from Michigan State University.  Karen is committed to giving back to the community; she lends financial support or in-kind donations to more than 30 organizations every year, including Naperville CARES’  Cuisine for a Cause, the Rotary Clubs’ Oktoberfest and Hesed House.  She is a member of the Board of Directors for Naperville CARES and donates considerable personal time in assisting various non-for-profit organizations.  Karen has been married to Bill for twenty-seven years and resides in Naperville.  

Board Term Expires:  December 31, 2010


See Also Board of Directors

Ms. Susan Schroeder
Engineering Systems Inc.
3851 Exchange Ave.
Aurora, IL 60504

Send Email
Sue Schroeder, CPA, is the Controller at Engineering Systems Inc. (ESI). She is responsible for all of the financial and accounting functions for the corporation, which currently has some 135 personnel working through 8 offices in 6 states. Sue is also a member of the ESI Senior Management Team, and is very involved with other departments including HR and IT, and assists with many policy and procedural development activities within the company.

Prior to ESI, Sue was the Treasurer of Moser Enterprises, Inc., responsible for their accounting and financial functions, plus heavy involvement in their human resources, MIS, and internal control processes. Before Moser, she was the CFO of Chicago Adhesive Products Company (CHAPCO) in Romeoville where she advanced from Controller to Chief Financial Officer. In addition to overseeing the financial, accounting, MIS and human resource areas there, she was involved with acquisitions, the movement of the company’s headquarters from Chicago to Romeoville, and the eventual sale and transition of the company. Prior to this, Sue worked for various companies in the MIS field.

Sue has served on several boards including the School Board of St. Francis High School, the Athletic Board of Ss. Peter and Paul School and the Naperville Park District Soccer Board. She has also served on various committees for Ss. Peter and Paul School, St. Margaret Mary Church, Samaritan Interfaith and St. Francis High School.

She grew up in Minnesota, but moved to Naperville in 1977 where she has remained. She received her B.A in Mathematics from the University of Minnesota, Morris and also is a CPA. She is married and has three grown children.

Board Term Expires: December 31, 2010

See Also Board of Directors

Mr. Sean Sebold
Sebold Capital Management, Inc.
1979 N. Mill St. #107
Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: (630) 548-9700
Send Email
Sean has been president/owner of his company for 10 years. His experience includes President, Financial Planning Association of Illinois; President, Financial Planning Associate Chicago Loop Council; Chair, Financial Planning Association, National Pro-Bono Task Force; Chair, Financial Planning Association of Illinois Legislative Committee. He is a member of the Naperville Rotary Sunrise Rotary. Sean has been a dedicated Chamber member and will be Chair-Elect of the Legislative Committee beginning January 1. He has a passion for growing businesses and believes that bringing businesses together in support this goal. Besides his financial expertise, he is a strategic thinker, has vision and is persistence. Board Term Expires: December 31, 2011

See Also Board of Directors

Ms. Dennise Vaughn
Edward Hospital & Health Services
801 S. Washington St.
Naperville, IL 60540

Send Email

Dennise Vaughn is the Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Business Development at Edward Hospital & Health Services in Naperville, Illinois, where she has worked for 16 years.  Ms. Vaughn holds a BS in Health Planning and Administration from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL and an MBA from DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois. 

Ms Vaughn is a Diplomat in the American College of Healthcare Executives and in 1999; she was the Young Executive of the year.  She has served as President of the Chicago Area Healthcare Planning and Marketing Association and is a member of the Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development.  Ms. Vaughn has served on the DuPage Community Clinic Board,  Access DuPage Advisory Committee and Naperville United Way Board Community Needs Survey Committee.  She is currently the president-elect of KidsMatter in Naperville, a member of the Yorkville Economic Development Corporation, and a member of the Caroline Martin Mitchell Naperville Re-development Steering Committee.

Ms. Vaughn volunteers for Junior Achievement, District 203 School Family Community Partnership, Girls Scouts of America and coaches youth sports. 

Board Term Expires:  December 31, 2010


See Also Board of Directors

Ms. Sue Welsh
Old Second National Bank
37 S. River St.
Aurora, IL 60506

Send Email
Sue is the Assistant Vice President, Residential Lending for the Old Second National Bank. She works out of the Fox Valley Branch…but is able lend in all 30 branches and all states except, California, New York and Texas. Sue has been with the Old Second since 2007 and in the mortgage industry since 2003.

Sue has lived in Naperville since 1983, and has two children. Her son Tommy is a graduate of The Illinois Center for Broadcasting and her daughter Maggie is a freshman at Eastern Illinois University, majoring in accounting.

Sue is a strong Chamber promoter. She believes that it is the small businesses of the community that keep it strong. Advocating for this, Sue has been the Recognition Chair for Small Business Council, Membership Chair for Small Office Home Office, Chair elect for Small Office Home Office and Team IV. She currently co-chairs the newly formed Business Advisory Committee, and has been involved with the Board of Director’s Members Services Team for four consecutive years.

Sue attended Iowa State University and Aurora University…before taking a position with the Federal Government as a Vocational Education Counselor. She worked with School Districts 129 and 131 in Aurora and School District U-46 in Elgin. With a background in social service, Sue has never lost touch with caring for the needs of her community. Whether that means promoting small business through the Naperville Chamber or meeting personal needs through Not for Profit work. Sue has previously served on the Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Advisory Board and is a member of Naperville Rotary.

See Also Board of Directors

Mr. Shane Beard
FASTSIGNS
931 E. Ogden Ave.
Naperville, IL 60563

Send Email

Small Business of the Year Award Winner
I speak to classrooms about the advantages of owning your own business and the importance of signage in our culture. I speak to elementary, secondary and university level students.

I have three children: Josh, Sam and Harrison who are 17, 15, and 13 respectively. I have lived in Naperville since 1993. In addition, I am married to Connie Walsh-Beard and live with her two daughters, Emilie and Caroline, eighteen and sixteen years old.

Before my life at FASTSIGNS, I lived in London, England where I attended the University of Richmond in London, England and completed my Bachelor’s of Arts degree in International Business.

I lived in Dallas prior to moving to London where I attended undergraduate courses at the University of Texas – Arlington and worked as a Regional Manager for a portrait studio company.

See Also Board of Directors

Mr. John Buckley
Naper Settlement
523 S. Webster St.
Naperville, IL 60540

Send Email

Not for Profit Organization
John has been with Naper Settlement since 2004 and his role in this position includes development/implementation of fundraising programs, leadership/strategic development, community relations, managing volunteer events and special projects, and oversight of a marketing team. He is a past board member of the Rotary Club of Naperville; past Community Review Board Member of Cook County Department of Public Health, Association of Nutrition Service Agencies; Co-founder and Chair of Suburban HIV Prevention and Care Coalition, and many other past leadership roles. John is the 2007-2008 Chair of the Not-for-Profit Committee of NACC, a member of the New Ventures Committee, NACC. His special recognition includes being named one of “10 People to Know in Non-Profits” by the Business Ledger, September 2007; Who’s Who in Business, Glancer Magazine, August 2007; Unsung Hero Award, Uptown Community Youth Programs, December 2001. Board Term Expires: December 31, 2011

See Also Board of Directors

Mr. David Buddingh
Buddingh & Associates, Inc.
707 Canyon Run Rd.
Naperville, IL 60565

Send Email

David Buddingh is vice president and partner of Buddingh & Associates, Inc. (B&A) – Strategic Marketing Consulting Firm that helps firms Search Out Business Potential.  B&A was founded in 1994 and utilizes David’s varied 30 plus years of experience to bring a research based marketing approach to business opportunities.

An active member of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce (NACC), he helped develop the NACC Strategic Marketing Plan in 2000. He is also a graduate of the Chamber’s Leadership Academy.  B&A has worked with many local area award winning businesses, including, My Chef Catering, the 2007 U.S Chamber Small Business of the Year. In addition B&A has been retained by the City of Naperville, Naperville School District 203, Lisle School District 202, NACC and Downtown Naperville Alliance to assist in finding answers to important local issues. David currently serves on the DuPage PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) Board of Directors and has served on the St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Council and Community Building Commission.

His industry affiliations include membership of Underwriters Laboratory Standard Committees focused on – Residential Smoke Alarms, Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Gas Detectors. He received both his bachelor’s degree in management and MBA from Texas Tech University. He is married to Jeanne, who is also his business partner. They have resided in Naperville since 1985 and have two grown children. 

Board Term Expires:  December 31, 2010


See Also Board of Directors

Ms. Deborah Chambers Chima
Chambers Consulting Group, Ltd.
3108 S. Rt. 59
Suite 124, #305
Naperville, IL 60564
Phone: (630) 922-7127
Fax: (630) 922-7371
Send Email
We help leaders create business results. As organizational consultants and executive coaches, we help leaders enhance their abilities to positively influence others in the areas of diversity, leadership development and team building. Client benefits include increased employee commitment which results in improved organizational profitability.

See Also Board of Directors, South TEAM

Mr. Dennis Culloton

547 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60661

Send Email
Dennis’ diverse background makes him one of the most experienced media strategists and crisis management communicators in practice today. He has represented top executives and entrepreneurs in academia, aviation, environmental affairs, healthcare, professional sports ownership and transportation. He has also provided media, issue and crisis management counsel to top elected officials, including serving as press secretary to Governor George Ryan and as chief administrative deputy to Mayor Daley's Chicago Airport System. Dennis also served as the communications manager for Chicago ’96, the bipartisan host committee for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago; was a public affairs executive for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois; and began his career as an award-winning all-news radio reporter and writer. A graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Dennis is a licensed attorney who graduated from the DePaul College of Law.

See Also Board of Directors

Mr. Ron Davidson
Harris N.A.
P. O. Box 3027
Naperville, IL 60566

Send Email

Ron has been a Community Banker for last 19 years. He began his career with Harris in 1998 as a Relationship Manager with Harris Bank Naperville. In May 1999, Ron was promoted to Vice President Business Banking.

Accomplishments in this capacity included being a “Harris Club” award recipient for Highest Business Banking Individual Gross Production. Ron graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1989 with a degree in Finance. He and his wife, Lynn and two daughters, Clara and Grace, reside in Naperville. Ron is a Member of the Board of Directors of DuPage PADS, Inc. and a Member of the Board of Directors of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce. Ron is also an active member of the Naperville Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council.


See Also Board of Directors

Mr. Don Emery
Profitlink Inc.
2425 Tillium Lane
Naperville, IL 60565

Send Email
Don Emery’s career spans 30 years and includes extensive experience in business re-engineering, organization and human resource development and executive leadership. He is President of ProfitLink, Inc. based in Naperville. Profitlink providw consulting services primarily in North American & Europe focused on cost improvement and driving the implementation of financial results. Don’s background in organization design led his company to develop a set of implementation tactics that ensure long term profitability and broaden employee involvement. These tools and tactics are focused on improving profitability of organizations in all areas including leadership, sales, manufacturing and supply chain. Profitlink has developed it on Strive and Focus products designed to evaluate and implement large scale profit improvement strategies that work in all types of public and privately held corporations.

Don’s extensive professional background includes the lead role in major change projects, business turnarounds, new business development and all facets of organization redesign and improvement. He has led new business start ups and expansions in banking, manufacturing and distribution; and has held full time and adjunct university positions throughout the Midwest teaching organization dynamics and design, marketing/sales, lean manufacturing, supply chain strategy and the principles of leadership.

Don holds B.A. degrees from Concordia College in History/Political Science and Speech Communication and an M.S. degree in Organization Development and Statistics from Purdue University. He is extensively involved in a number of philanthropic organizations and is currently vice president on the board of the Naperville Area Humane Society and has just completed the most successful Ribfest in its 21 year history as Ribfest Chair in 2008. He lives in Naperville with his wife Rae where they have successfully raised three children and travel extensively.

See Also Board of Directors

Mr. Thomas Kallay
Nicor Gas
1844 Ferry Road
Naperville, IL 60563

Send Email
Tom Kallay has been a Senior Community Relations Director for Nicor Gas since September, 1997, and is responsible for the communities located in DuPage and Kane Counties.

Prior to joining Nicor Gas, Kallay was with Northern Indiana Public Service Company, based in Merrillville, Indiana, from 1991 to 1997. There he served three years as Media Manager and three years as Community Relations Representative.

From 1984 to 1991, Kallay lived and worked in Washington, DC handling media relations for two Washington DC-based trade associations.

Kallay grew up in Valparaiso, Indiana, and graduated from Indiana University, Bloomington in 1984 with a degree in communications. In 2000, he earned his Real Estate License.

Kallay serves on the Board of Directors for the Naperville Development Partnership; Loaves and Fishes Community Pantry, where he served two years as its President; and the Downers Grove Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Tom is a member of the Rotary Club of Naperville. Tom lives in Naperville with Elaine, his wife of 18 years, and son Michael, a junior at Naperville Central High School.

See Also Board of Directors

Mr. John Knobloch
Knobloch Law Firm
608 S. Washington Street
Suite 207
Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: (630) 674-8440
Send Email
John is an attorney with 24 years of experience. He currently serves on the Naperville Public Library Board of Trustees, is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association, Illinois Library Association, Illinois State Bar Association, NACPAC, Rotary Club of Naperville. He is a past president and past member of Benedictine University Alumni Association Board of Directors. John will be the Chair of the Legislative Committee beginning January 1. He has been an active chamber member and feels his strengths are arguing on behalf of the platform of an organization, responding and dealing with elected officials so they hear the concerns of the business community. Board Term Expires: December 31, 2011

See Also Board of Directors

Mr. Neal Miller
Exelon Nuclear
35100 S. Rt. 53
Braceville, IL 60407
Phone: (815) 417-3184
Send Email
Neal has 23 years in management positions at Exelon, Public Relations position with the United States Navy, Vice President 2 years and President 2 years of Braidwood Illinois Chamber of Commerce (member 10 years). Neal was instrumental in bringing Exelon Nuclear into the Chamber as a Gold Star Member. He is passionate about communications and improving the environment. He is eager to learn and be part of a team at the NACC. Board Term Expires: December 31, 2011

See Also Board of Directors

Mr. John Norman

1548 Bond Street
Suite 114
Naperville, IL 60563

Send Email
John R. Norman is the Principal and Creative Director of Design Resource Center. He is a graduate of University of Northern Iowa and did his graduate studies at the Illinois Institute of Technology.

After working for the international company, Aesthedes, based out of Holland for several years, John founded Design Resource Center in 1990, a strategic branding and consumer package design firm. The firm’s designs have been featured in such notable magazines as Package Design Magazine and Brand Packaging magazine and have earned numerous awards including the 2007 Small Business of the Year Award in its category from the Naperville Chamber of Commerce.

John and his wife, Beth, have four children and enjoy living in Naperville, Illinois. John has a passion for golf as well as being active in the community and his church. He serves on the board for the Kroehler Family YMCA, the board of directors for the Marc Rumaner Foundation as well as supporting many local non-profits.

See Also Board of Directors

Ms. Sandra Price
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
55 S. Main St.
Suite 362
Naperville, IL 60540

Send Email
As a licensed personal and business financial advisor, Sandra started in 2000 as an employee of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and just two years later founded her own practice. Her efforts have been fruitful; the company acknowledged her in 2002 with the President Recognition Award, in 2004 with the Family and Financial Security Award, and in 2008 with a seat at the Million Dollar Round Table, which honors the top 10% of financial and insurance advisors around the world.

Community involvement is a priority for Sandra. She is active with the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, where she chairs the Ambassador Committee and also serves on the Member Services Team and Women in Business. Through Junior Achievement, she teaches local high school students how to create and manage a business and how to design, produce, and sell a product. She is also President of An Answered Prayer Foundation, a philanthropic organization that raises money for children’s charities.

See Also Board of Directors

Mr. Mike Squire
North Central College
30 N. Brainard St.
Naperville, IL 60540

Send Email
Michael is Director of Community Development at North Central College where he oversees their Conference Services, Community Education, and Summer Camp programs. In addition he is a member of the school's Crisis Task force and Web Strategy Committees as well as a Committee Leader for North Central's 150th Anniversary Celebration in 2011. Michael is very active in the Naperville community, regularly participating in many advisory and ad hoc community based committees including the Downtown Advisory Committee, and the Naperville Communication Roundtable.

Prior to arriving at North Central College, Michael was Manager of Event Operations for the US Soccer Federation where he managed operational and logistical aspects or both the men's an women's national teams. One may recognize Michael from his days as Director of Operations for the Chicago Fire where he was an integral part of the team's successful stay in Naperville while Soldier Field was undergoing renovations.

Before joining the Fire, Michael was involved in various aspects of commercial and film production in Chicago as location manager, location scout and even spent some time acting.

In 2007, Michael married Anne Malone who is Marketing Coordinator for Altair Advisers. They have a one year old daughter, Catherine Grace.

See Also Board of Directors

Mr. Richard Stompanato
ARDS Services, Inc.
207 Millcreek Ln.
Suite 100
Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: (630) 527-6132
Fax: (630) 527-9497
Send Email
A Computer, Network and Software - Sales, Installation and Service firm delivering quality services and "right sized" effective solutions. A Microsoft certified Small Business Specialist. On-site, and remote services are customized to meet individual Business requirements. Equipment recommendation & provisioning; assembly, installation & configuration; problem solving; training; wired/wireless networking; protection & security; data backup & recovery; plus more….

See Also Board of Directors, Home TEAM, TEAM I

Ms. Denise West
Benedictine University
5700 College Rd.
Lisle, IL 60532
Phone: (630) 829-6027
Send Email
Denise has been with Benedictine University for fourteen years with various responsibilities including university relations, event planning and conference services. Her leadership has included: Board member of Rush St. Luke Medical Center; Board member of Senior Home Sharing, Wheaton; Board member of DuPage A.M.E. Golf for Christ; Volunteer of DuPage A.M.E. Food Bank and Volunteer of DuPage A.M.E. Social Issues. Denise’s strengths include integrity, professionalism and she is caring. She is experienced in working with diverse constituencies, building positive relationships and generating new ideas. She is also comfortable with soliciting others for membership and funding. Board Term Expires: December 31, 2011

See Also Board of Directors

Mr. Russ Whitaker
Rosanova & Whitaker LTD.
23 W. Jefferson Ave.
Suite 200
Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: 630-880-7273
Fax: 630-352-3610
Send Email
Russ is an attorney at the Naperville law firm of Rosanova & Whitaker, Ltd., a firm he founded in January of 2010. He started practicing law in the Naperville area in 2004 and his work has focused primarily on real estate with an emphasis on land use and zoning matters. Recent projects include Springbook Prairie Pavilion, Freedom Commons, Heritage YMCA-Oswego and the International Headquarters for Navistar, Inc.. Russ also handles myriad of other matters including commercial and residential real estate transactions, condominium law, homeowners associations, government relations, general litigation and corporations.

Russ is an active member of the community. He served nearly two years as the Chairman of the Young Professionals of the Naperville Area Chamber (YPN) and remains on the Advisory Team as the Past-Chair. Russ serves on the board of directors of the Downtown Naperville Alliance (DNA), the Naperville Area Chamber Political Action Committee (NACPAC) and the Heritage YMCA-Oswego. Russ is also a member of the North Central College Board of Trustee Associates and Alumni Board. This past summer Russ served as Chairman of the Naperville Mayor's Golf Outing which raises funds for the benefit of local charities.

Russ and his wife Kristen reside in Oswego. They are the proud parents of a beautiful baby girl.

See Also Board of Directors

Ms. Linda Yang
Xilin Association
1163 E. Ogden Avenue
Suite 300A
Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: (630) 355-4322
Send Email

Not for Profit Organization
Linda’s role as Executive Director Xilin is to conduct community culture events and social services and act as a bridge between public services and the Asian Community. She is a board member of Metropolitan Family Services and a member of China Sister City Committee of Chicago. She initiated the Chinese heritage schools in 1989 which now has extended to 8 locations in metro Chicago area. She initiated Xilin Senior Nutrition Congregate Meal Program and Adult Daycare Services in Naperville. In 1996, Linda met with Barbara Bush for her contribution. Linda’s strengths are her personality, being visionary and building partnerships. She will use her connection to the Asian Community to support the mission of the NACC and bring her experience to build partnerships with the Asian Business Community. Board Term Expires: December 31, 2011

See Also Board of Directors

Mr. Norm Zienty, Jr.
Fair Oaks Ford
1351 E. Ogden Ave.
Naperville, IL 60563

Send Email
Norm Zienty is the President of Fair Oaks Ford, which has been part of the Naperville business community for almost 30 years. The dealership provides sales, leasing and service for Ford Motor Company vehicles. Fair Oaks Ford has been a chamber member for more than 26 years and is previous Small Business Award Nominee.

Norm resides in Naperville with his wife, Liz and has a son and daughter who are both attending college. He has previously served on several community boards, including the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce. He is a past president of the Rotary Club of Naperville. Norm holds degrees in Finance and Accounting from Loyola University of Chicago and is a retired CPA.

Norm participates in automobile industry 20 Groups and is a member of the Naperville SAGE Group. He is also President of Gurnee Ford Lincoln Mercury, in Gurnee, Ill., which he owns with his brother.

See Also Board of Directors

Members Only