Board Members

Jon Zaley
President
Odeum Sports & Exposition Center
http://www.odeumexpo.com

Jon is the Business Development & Marketing Director for "DuPage County's Largest Sports and Exposition Center," which welcomes 1.2 million visitors each year into Villa Park for trade shows, banquets, concerts, sports, and corporate events of all kinds.

Rae Rupp Srch
Vice President
Kiwanis Club of Villa Park
http://www.kiwanisclubofvillapark.com

Rae Rupp Srch has been a lifelong resident and activist  in Villa Park.  Her  countless hours of volunteerism for numerous charities and organizations has made her an ICON in the community.  Her  contributions to  the Easter Seals, School  Districts, Elmhurst Hospital, Kiwanis, Tri-Town Y,  and the Chamber of Commerce have been a valuable asset to each of the organizations she serves.  

Olivia Kelley
Director
Olivia Kelley State Farm
http://www.oliviaismyagent.com

Olivia Lucas is a State Farm Insurance Agency  owner with over 13 years of risk based policies,  financial planning and banking.

Being a business owner in the community, Olivia feels inclined  to get involved, establish close relationships with other members and business owners.  She would like to have a voice in helping to make  decisions for the betterment of the Chamber and Community

Dani Brink
Director
DuPage High School District 88
http://www.dupage88.net

Dani Brink joined the Villa Park Chamber of Commerce in January 2012 to get more involved with the Village of Villa Park. She believes businesses truly are the backbone of the community, and the chamber is a great way to help them reach their goals.

Joe Christopher
Director
Inland Bank and Trust
http://www.inlandbank.com

Area Manager / AVP
Inland Bank and Trust

Joe Christopher has over 25 yrs. experience in Banking and Mortgage Lending.

Jeff Stulgin
Director
Stulgin's Park Boulevard Tavern
https://www.facebook.com/Stulgins-Park-Blvd-Tavern-138454346212351/?fref=ts

Stulgin’s Park Boulevard Tavern was established in 1953 as a friendly gathering place to eat, drink and enjoy an atmosphere where conversation, and camaraderie draw a crowd.   

Stulgin’s serves homemade soups, sandwiches, and daily specials which are particularly popular among the locals.   The full service restaurant is open Monday - Friday for lunch from 11 - 2pm. located at 5 East Park in the heart of the Ardmore/Park  Historic Business District.

 

 

Joseph Montgomery
Director
Montgomery Insurers
http://www.mgainsurance.com/

Joseph Montgomery has been in the insurance business since 1977 and is the owner of Montgomery Insurers since 2003.  His insurance firm is committed to giving their clients the best service possible and will continue to stand behind you in the event you need to file a claim.  

Jean Hockensmith
Director
District 45
http://d45.org

Jean Hockensmith is the Communications Coordinator for School District 45  whose mission is to promote the achievements of the students and staff of the eight schools that encompass Villa Park and our surrounding communities.  These schools include Ardmore, North, Shafer, Stevenson, Westmore and York Elementary as well as Jackson and Jefferson Middle Schools

Megan Angle
Director
Porte Brown Accountants and Advisors
http://www.portebrown.com

Megan is a manager on Porte Brown’s Not-for-Profit and Audit services team in the Elk Grove Village office. She has more than eight years of experience providing tax consulting, accounting, and audit services for Not-for-Profit organizations. Prior to working at Porte Brown Megan had four years of Not-for-Profit industry experience.

Rick Schwerdtner
Director
ViFW Post 2801
http://www.villaparkvfw.org

Rick Schwerdtner is the Post Commander of VFW Post 2801.  The VFW is committed to the community and our veterans.  The post is open to the public and is a full service banquet hall that hosts weddings, and community events.  The friday  night fish fry is a favorite among the locals.  Slot machines, full service bar, bingo and so much more

Alesia Bailey
Executive Director
Villa Park Chamber
http://www.villaparkchamber.org

Alesia Bailey has been a resident of Villa Park since 1992, and the Executive Director of the Villa Park Chamber of Commerce since 2006.  Her passion is  to promote the Chamber of Commerce, our businesses  and our Community.