A Heartfelt Thank You…..
The following advisory council and volunteers have generously contributed significant time, professional skills, and heart to assist in our mission to provide better educational opportunities and resources for our Illinois military families. A sincere THANK YOU on behalf of all Illinois military families. We could not do it with out you!
- Jack Amberg – Director of Veterans Affairs, McCormick Foundation
- David Baroni - Winston & Strawn LLP
- Jonathan Berry – Senior Vice President, Morgan Stanley Private Wealth
- Amanda Cecil – PhD, CMP, Indiana University
- Susie Chang Jaffe – LG-PR
- Fred Cicco -Indplus Marketing/John Cicco’s Menswear
- Steve Cochran – Veteran WGN Radio Host, Steve Cochran Show – AM 560 WIND
- Jim Cornelison - NHL Blackhawks National Anthem Singer
- Dave Dahler – Aon Corporation
- Bill Von Dahm – Principal, CJVD International
- Oscar David – Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP
- Tom Dreesen – Entertainer
- Scott Ely – Think Media
- Bob Fennell – President, Chicago Golf Trips
- Chad Garland – University of Illinios
- Bob Grand – Managing Partner, Barnes and Thornburg
- Shari Glickman – VP Strategy & Creative, Legacy Marketing Partners
- Scott Grady – Morgan Stanley
- James Herbison – Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP
- Paul Jenkins – President/CEO at Geo. Bancroft Engineering, LLC
- Sharon Kadas – Winston & Strawn LLP
- Chris Kapsalis – General Manager, Legacy Marketing Partners
- Tom and Sue Kasler
- Pam Kinsey - PKL Consulting
- Kit Lancaster - GCG Financial, Inc
- Ping Lau – Senior Software Architect, IBM
- Blake Leitch – Eastern Illinois
- Tim Lindgren – Hines Peer Counselor
- Bruce Jones - VP Americas, HP Software
- Andrew Magnatowski – ATT
- Tim Malham – Allstate Insurance
- Devin Martin – Websites 2 Print
- Mike Masterson – Global Executive, Dell
- Joanne Miller – New Chapter Development Coordinator, Executive Woman’s Golf Association
- Emily Mraz – Winston & Strawn LLP
- Marty Napoli – President, Napco Steel
- MJ Napoli – Executive, Napco Steel
- Dana Nettling – Global Account VP, IMI Cornelius
- Marv Nyren – VP Communications, Emmis Communications/WLUP-FM
- Vince Parrinello – CEO, Legacy Marketing Partners
- Jarrett and Trish Payton – Jarrett Payton Foundation
- Wendy Pellegrino - Former PGA
- Brad Pieper – McKinsey & Company
- Charles Reece – General Manager, Eaglewood Resort & Spa
- Ryan See – Guaranteed Rate
- Doug Scott - McKinsey & Company
- Melissa J. Schwartz, CPA – Partner, Trimarco, Radencich, Schwartz & Mrazek, LLC
- Dave Stewart - Business Development, Perficient
- Sharon Silberg – VP Community Affairs, Emmis Communications/WLUP-FM
- Eric Tetens - PBS
- Jeff Tournillon – Tournament Operations
- Brian Tomkins - Tomkins Media
- Jim Waddell – First Year Law Student Loyola University
- Winston & Strawn LLP
- Ellen Wesley – CFO, Blue Northern Energy
- Joe Bill Wiley – Capital Cities
- Robert D Wynkoop – Commissioner, Indiana Department of Administration
- D Zorea- DDZ Accounting Group
Mark Slaby – Founder & Executive Director
Mark Slaby is a Midwesterner at his core. Past generations of family members were farmers and steelworkers, who planted their roots in the farming community of Nebraska and in the neighborhoods and suburbs of Chicago. Mark spent his childhood and high school years in Naperville, Illinois, before attending and graduating college in Indiana. He returned to Chicago to start his career while fostering his passion for helping others within his own community.
Mark’s career began in the 1990s with a start-up technology company that was later acquired by IBM. Since then, his business interests have diversified into the fields of technology, investing and philanthropy. As an entrepreneur, he continues to finance and operate businesses in technology, aggregate mining, and commercial/industrial real estate markets.
Mark brings a unique perspective and empathy to community challenges along with the leadership skills and relationship development capabilities necessary to deliver results that can make an impact on those most in need. Mark sits on the board of directors and is an advisor to a number of local, state and national business and charitable organizations. Mark received his B.S. in Marketing from Indiana University. Mark is not paid for his efforts relative to Illinois Patriot Education Fund, and considers the time he dedicates to the cause as his service to his country.
Email: Mark@illinoispatriot.com
Lisa Gunggoll — Director of Operations and Communications
Lisa Gunggoll is a seasoned public relations, events and marketing communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience in the industry. Her background has run the gamut from boutique to global agencies to corporate in-house positions to nonprofit and sports. A former competitive figure skater from Colorado Springs, she serves her clients with the drive and passion of an athlete. Lisa founded LG-PR Public Relations LLC in January 2010 after a decade in Chicago.
LG-PR’s client roster is rapidly growing, with clients ranging from corporate to a venture-funded startup to nonprofits to sports entities and events. To capitalize on Lisa’s passion for sports as well as helping athletes and nonprofits support worthwhile causes, Lisa created Sports for Good to operate in that capacity as an arm of LG-PR. Through Sports for Good, the team provides not only PR and social media services to clients within this niche, but also fund raising and marketing support as well as event management services.
Along those lines, and in addition to her role with Illinois Patriot Education Fund, Lisa currently serves as Media Relations Director for the Chicago United Hoops Classic, a South Side vs. West Side all-star high school basketball game that will benefit the Norm Van Lier Scholarship Fund.
Lisa and her team remain active on all forms of social media and help her clients navigate and leverage this emerging platform. She “tweets” to more than 2,500 followers each day as @LGPR_Chicago and @Chicago_PR_PRO and maintains a presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, Digg, Tumblr and StumbleUpon.
Email: Lisa@illinoispatriot.com
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