
Board of Directors
Meet Our Board of Directors 2022-2023
The Easterseals Joliet Region Board of Directors is comprised of talented professionals from organizations and businesses in the region we serve. The mission of the Board of Directors is to set policy, provide advice and leadership, and to seek community input and financial support. We are pleased to introduce our Board of Directors:
Board of Directors
- Ralph Shultz – Chairman
- James Durant – Vice Chairman
- Dr. Michael Cohen – Secretary
- Wayne Chesson – Treasurer
- Edna Brass – Past Chairman
Board Members
- Lisa Arroyo
- Judith Bartels
- Kimberly Donham
- Karen Ferrero
- Susie Graff
- Tom Grotovsky
- Lyle Hughart
- Carter Larry
- Lauren Las
- Stephanie Lewickas
- Shawn West Marconi
- Don Maxfield
- Cheryl McCarthy
- Pamela Mott
- Connie Russell
- Lea Shultz
- Dave Silverman
- Lea Slahor
- Kathy Wellman
Associate Board
Easterseals Joliet Region’s Young Professionals is a diverse group of young leaders who are dedicated to supporting Easterseals Joliet Region’s mission to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. Composed of Joliet area’s young professionals (21-35 years old) the board promotes the mission through social and civic engagement. Members help elevate Easterseals Joliet by hosting events geared towards young professionals in order to increase awareness, encourage volunteerism and raise funds for Easterseals Joliet Region and its programs.
To qualify for membership, you must have an interest in the mission of the Easterseals Joliet Region and a willingness to be an active participant in the board's work.
Membership requires that you:
- -Attend quarterly meetings
- -Serve on a committee
- -Host at least one fundraising/social event with the group in support of Easterseals Joliet Region mission
- -Participate in at least one Easterseals Joliet Region service project or volunteer activity