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Donna Bergl

BiG Great Lakes

Nonprofit

Donna leads fundraising and expansion for BiG Great Lakes, an adult day program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Lake, McHenry, and Kenosha counties, where Citizens are creators, contributors, and beloved members of the community.

Peyton Brott

S&S Repair and Restoration

Restoration

Peyton helps homeowners and businesses recover from water, fire, storm, mold, and structural damage. S&S guides clients from the emergency call all the way through completion.

Andy Denton

Perfect Brewing Supply

Beverage Service

Andy owns Perfect Brewing Supply in Libertyville, the go-to shop for homebrewing beer, wine, cider, cheese, and coffee, with classes, equipment rentals, and private events for every skill level.

Yvette Garcia-Metoyer

The Federal Savings Bank

Mortgage Lender

With more than 20 years helping homebuyers in Chicagoland and across the country, Yvette walks buyers and their agents through every loan option and every step, whether purchasing or refinancing.

Liza Johnson

Letters from Liza, NFP

Nonprofit

Liza founded Letters From Liza, a nonprofit that sends cheerful, personalized letters to reduce social isolation and support well-being. Connecting with people, one letter at a time.

Derick Kambobe

Inspired Home Care

Non-Medical Home Care

Derick is Executive Director of Inspired Home Care, providing non-medical in-home care for seniors across Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, and McHenry counties, backed by years of healthcare experience.

Brian King

Comparion Insurance Agency

Insurance

Brian brings 25 years of relationship-building to insurance, helping families and business owners in Illinois and Wisconsin choose from more than 30 top-rated carriers for home, auto, life, and business coverage.

Leslie Kischer

Assured Healthcare Staffing

Medical Staffing

Leslie owns Assured Healthcare Staffing and Assured Care at Home, providing in-home care and healthcare staffing since 2007, with caregivers who stay far longer than the industry norm.

Matthew McClure

Edward Jones

Financial Advisor

Matthew builds personalized strategies for long-term goals and retirement, and works alongside your CPA and attorney so everyone stays aligned. He brings a background in startups and small business.

Desiree VanDyke

VanDyke Business Solutions

Consulting

Desiree helps business owners protect what they have built with customized supplemental health benefits and payment processing, using a face-to-face, education-first approach.

Jillian Vanselow

Baird & Warner

Realtor

A Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES®), Jillian helps older adults and their families sell with patience and compassion, protecting equity and honoring legacy through life's transitions.

Jesse Weiler

Suite 25 Consulting

Marketing Consultant

Jesse helps small businesses grow through digital marketing, social media strategy, and AI training. He holds Anthropic certifications and brings nearly 20 years of digital content experience.