The Foundation Board
The Board of Directors develops strategies and policies to guide the activities of the Educational Foundation in support of Oakton College. Each member brings a unique combination of experiences, skills and perspectives, as well as a sincere desire to help Oakton students succeed.
Officers
Julie Fenton, J.D., President
Jeff Coney, Vice President/President Elect
Murray Sprung, Immediate Past President
Scott Hurwitz, Treasurer
Joan C. Richards, Ed.D., Secretary
Joianne Smith, Ph.D., College President (Ex Officio)
Katherine Sawyer, CFRE, Executive Director (Ex Officio)
Board of Directors
Alex Boryszewski
Rivers Casino
Hansy Charlier
Acuity Brands Lighting
Carl Costanza
Oakton College (retired)
Hank Galatz, J.D.
W.W. Grainger
Kate Gallagher
Wintrust Bank
Regina Holloway, J.D.
Axon
Katie Hunt
Oakton College (retired)
Linda Korbel
Oakton College (retired)
Catherine Leonard
Baird Warner
Kathy Lichtenstein
Rex’s Place
Natasha Bannatyle Richards
John Crane, Inc.
Jeffrey Rodriguez
United Parcel Service
Steve Salaman
Brookdale Senior Living
Howard S. Singer
Nancy Sullivan
Illinois Ventures
Cindy Veremis
LGS Sky Chef (retired)
Ella Woodford-Parker
Amita Health Holy Family Medical Center
Director Emeritus
August Schaefer
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (retired)
Ex Officio Liaisons
Bill Stafford, trustee
Ruben Howard II, industry partner
Carol Bustamante, faculty
Dayani Pieri, alumni