Dr. Steven Baule
Steve Baule is superintendent of schools for Community Unit School District 201 in Westmont, IL. He has been in Westmont since 2005. Prior to coming to Westmont, Baule was a teacher, technology director and high school principal. He holds a BA in history from Loras College and a master’s degree from the University of Iowa. He holds doctoral degrees from Northern Illinois University and Loyola University of Chicago. Baule also writes and consults on a variety of topics including the British Army in the American Revolution and educational facilities and technology planning.

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Frank T. Brady

Frank T. Brady is President of Quality Telephone Communications, Inc., which is a Westmont based business that installs and markets small business systems to include network office computers. Frank progressed from Installer Repairman to Technical Support Engineer for large accounts while working for Illinois Bell Telephone Company. He was a Remote Field Engineer for AT&T. Frank retired from the U.S. Army as a Command Sergeant Major.

Frank has been a member of the Westmont Chamber of Commerce since 1996. He has served on the Board of Directors and various committees. Frank began serving as President of the Chamber in January, 2007. Frank currently resides in Westmont.

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Sandy Churchill
Sandy Churchill is the Director of Clinical Excellence at Good Samaritan Hospital.  Sandy began her career at Good Samaritan in 1985.  She earned her bachelor's degree from Purdue University and her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

She and her family reside in Naperville.

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Darrell Dwyer
Darrell Dwyer started Dwyer2 Design in June of 2003. Dwyer2 Design is a full service graphic design firm, specializing in helping small to mid-sized companies develop a uniform look and feel through their printed materials and web presence. Darrell operates his company with the help of his wife Barbara.

Prior to opening his company, Darrell worked in the area of graphic design for over 10 years. During and since his graduation from Kendall College of Art and Design, Darrell’s graphic design experiences have varied over many different corporate settings; from a group of hair salons, to an internship for the college marketing department, to a non-profit organization, to a national publishing company.

Darrell has been a member of the Westmont Chamber of Commerce since July of 2004. In Darrell’s spare time he enjoys biking, playing tennis, entertaining & being entertained by his son Devon, and learning more about graphic design.
 

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Lorraine Devericks
Lorraine is the General Manager of Suburbanite Bowl in Westmont. Lorraine joined Suburbanite Bowl in 1985 and was appointed General Manager in 2000. She has lived in Westmont since 1978 where she has raised her four children. All four of Lorraine’s children graduated from Westmont High School.

In addition to 28 years of Westmont history Lorraine has served as Treasurer of ICan Preschool, coached children’s bowling leagues for over 10 years and was active in numerous school activities while her children were growing up.

Lorraine has been a member of the Westmont Chamber of Commerce for the past 2 years.

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B J. (Mick) Farrell
B J. (Mick) Farrell was one of the founding members of the Westmont law firm of Fortunato, Farrell, Davenport & Arnold, Ltd.  This year he left that firm and started his own private practice, the Law Offices of B.J. Farrell, P.C. His office is in Lisle, IL.

Mick Farrell concentrates his practice in business organization, formation and operation, estate planning, probate and trust work and commercial civil litigation. He received his JD from Northern Illinois University College of Law with Honors.

He and his family live in Lisle.

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Laura Greenwald  
Laura began her career in printing in 1994. Her thorough working knowledge of the print industry, from layout and design to production and post press, make her an expert in the field. Her company, Magic Graphics, serves a variety of businesses, including everything from sole-proprietorships, to Fortune 500's and government offices. She enjoys working with customers and takes pride in delivering top quality printed materials and promotional products, on time. Born in Chicago and raised in suburban Westchester, Laura graduated from Immaculate Heart of Mary High School, then studied business, business law, marketing and accounting at Triton College in River Grove. She is married and has four children.

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Bill Kalafut
Bill Kalafut is broker/owner of Realty Concept, Inc., a full service residential and commercial real estate brokerage located in downtown Westmont. Bill and his wife, Jean, have been servicing the real estate needs of Westmont and many neighboring communities since 2003. Bill also operates a property renovation business, K.H. Renovations, Inc., which has been doing business from various Westmont locations since 1990.

Bill has been an active member of the Westmont Chamber of Commerce for many years and currently serves on the Board of Directors. He has lived in Westmont since 1986 and has 3 children who attend District 201 schools. Bill is a faithful fan of the WHS Track & Field team as well as a soccer coach for the Westmont Wildcats Travel Soccer program. Bill enjoys participating in many local events and organizations including the Westmont Wildcat Soccer Booster Club, Taste of Westmont, and the Westmont Parent Information Network.

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Fred Kimble
Economic Development Director, Village of Westmont.

Fred served as mayor of Galesburg, IL, from 1989 to 1997. He was executive deputy director for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, from 1997 to 1999. He was manager, Division of Long Term Care, Illinois Department on Aging, 1999-2003.

Fred has a degree from Knox College in Galesburg and is a graduate of the Advanced Institute for Economic Development, University of Illinois Springfield.

He lives in Westmont.

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Dave LaBrash
President of Clarendon Hills Bank since April of 1996.  Prior to that he was with First Chicago and Boulevard Banks, and AVCO Financial Services.  He has lived in Clarendon Hills since 1987.  He is also past president and current treasurer of the Clarendon Hills Lions Club, Past President of the Lions Club Community Service Corporation, current Chairman of the Clarendon Hills EDC, and coaches soccer in his spare time.

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Barbara Latzel
Barbara started in custom picture framing in 1980. In 1993, she began as a framer at The Framemakers and in 1995, bought the business. She moved it from Hinsdale to Westmont in 2002. A certified picture framer, Barbara has taken numerous art, framing and small business courses and seminars on topics ranging from accounting, franchising, computerized mat cutting and oil painting, to the centuries-old artistry of gold leafing. Her precious spare time is usually spent reading, exercising or gardening. She is a member of the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce, the Photo Marketing Association and the Professional Picture Framers Association. She was elected to the board of the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau in 2004.

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Denise Walsh
Denise Walsh is a native of Oak Park. She and her husband Jim lived and raised
their children in Mission Viejo, California. In California, she was active in numerous school activities, including PTA, fundraising and event planning. She also taught art and volunteered for numerous community activities.
In 2004, Jim was transferred back to the Westmont area. Wanting to own a business that was fun and reminded her of her wine tasting trips to Napa, Denise opened a wine shop in downtown Westmont, called deVine. Being a productive part of the community is as important to Denise as having a successful, productive business.
 

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George Wolkotte
George is very active in the Village of Westmont. Currently serving as President of the Westmont Jaycees, Treasurer of the Westmont Special Events Commission and serving on the Westmont Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Outside of those areas, George is the Customer Relations Manager at Oakbrook Toyota right here in Westmont. "What a great community we live in. So much to offer and so giving as well. That is why I am active and love every thing I am doing with this community."

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