Board of Directors
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Al Carson
Carson Business
Communications |
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Fred Kimble
Economic Development Director Village of Westmont |
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Tammi Karam
Humidor of Westmont
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Umesh Patel
Best Western Oakbrook Inn |
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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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Alison Clemens
Owner of Clemens Mailing Service since April of 1996. She is a certified Mail Piece Designer and Mail Center Professional from the US Postal Service. Prior to that she worked in the Hospitality Industry. She received a BA in Sociology from Northern Illinois University. She has lived in Downers Grove since 1997 with her husband Bill and daughter Alyssa. She is a delegate for Girl Scouts of Chicago and Northwest Indiana. She is a past board member of Downers Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Girl Scouts of Dupage County Council,Highland School PTA, in addition to chairing various committees.
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Lorraine Devericks
Lorraine Devericks is representing Mary Kay Beauty Consultant. Lorraine has lived in Westmont since 1978 where she raised her four children. All four of Lorraine’s children graduated from Westmont High School. She also has 5 beautiful Grandchildren. In addition to 28 years of Westmont history Lorraine has served as Vice President of Chicago land BPA,Treasurer of ICan Preschool, coached children’s bowling leagues for over 15 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 five years.
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Dennis E. Jordan
Dennis Jordan has been president and registered pharmacist Westmont Pharmacy and Home Medical Equipment in downtown Westmont since August 1980. Westmont Pharmacy has historically evolved from a “Corner Drug Store” with soda fountain in 1930, to a modern computerized compounding pharmacy complete with everything needed for health care at home. Previously Dennis owned Downers Grove Pharmacy from 1973 to 1980. He graduated from the Drake University College of Pharmacy in Des Moines, Iowa with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy in 1965. Dennis and wife Sharelle reside in Glen Ellyn and they have 4 grown children and 8 grandchildren.
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Violette Hawkins
Violette Hawkins is a licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, a full service investment company that helps both individuals and business owners reach their financial goals. She specializes in the area of retirement, estate and education planning along with tax reduction. A variety of investments are offered inclding stocks, bonds, mutual funds, IRAs, municipal bonds and CDs.
Violette holds a dual degree in Computer Science and Business from Loyola University Chicago and has numerous years of experience in finance. She has global industry experience from working in several countries including the United Kingdom, France and Australia as well as non profit expertise for churches and community organizations.
Despite all this, her true joy comes from helping the community of Westmont. She is new to both the area and Chamber and is looking forward to getting to know the people and being of service.
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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 coach’s soccer in his spare time.
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Gregg M. Pill
Partner in the Oak Brook Racquet & Fitness Club since acquisition in 2000, a Westmont business since 1973. Prior to OBRFC, he served as Junior Partner in American Flyers for 18 years and is a licensed pilot. Currently, Gregg serves as Commissioner on the Westmont Planning and Zoning Commission, a business representative on the Westmont Economic Development Commission and has been an assistant Boy Scout Leader, Youth Soccer Coach for 9 years, tennis, basketball and baseball coach at various times and served on the committees of various charitable organizations. Gregg and his wife have resided in Westmont since 1994 where they have raised two sons.
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Kim Lojewski
Kim earned a degree in Child Development from Purdue University and began her career in the field of Parks and Recreation in 2002 as a Recreation Supervisor for the Oak Brook Park District. In 2007, she joined the staff at the Westmont Park District as a Recreation Coordinator, overseeing dance, youth/adult special interest and teen programs. She then assumed the role of Assistant Superintendent of Recreation and began work with other departments in the district. In June 2010, Kim became the Superintendent of Recreation.
She joined the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau Board of Directors in June 2010 and assists with the Tourism & Events Committee.
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Pam Wagner
Pam Wagner began selling Avon in 1981 as a part-time business and something to do while her sons were in school. Years later, she is still selling Avon and her business has grown into a full-time job. Pam is also involved in recruiting and training new reps who sign up under her. Pam enjoys the flexibility that Avon gives her and is thankful for the friends she's made through her contacts. She joined the Westmont Chamber of Commerce in October 2006 as a way to promote her Avon business.
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Patrick Womack
Center Operator, Laurel BMW of Westmont for the last nine years. Over twenty years experience in the Luxury segment. Member of BMW National Advertising Council, member of BMW future products board for North America. Vice President Central region advertising council, member of Autobahn Country Club Member Advisory Board. Currently lives in Burr Ridge, Il. In the little spare time I have, I race a BMW Z4 M coupe and Porsche 911 and try and fit in some golf once in a while.
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