Kevin Swan - Chairman of the Board

Kevin Swan is President and CEO of Classic Computer Systems, a division of K-C Distributing Inc. established in 1981 and active member in the Village of Hanover Park Chamber of Commerce. In February 2008, Kevin was appointed Chairman of the Board. His other community involvement currently includes, active member of Hanover Park CONECT, which is an economic development committee for the Village of Hanover Park; and a member if the 50th anniversary committee for the Village of Hanover Park. Kevin is also involved with Youth Ministry at St. Julian Eymard Catholic Church in Elk Grove Village, working with high school teens and teaching 7th grade religious education courses. In addition, he heads the committee for the annual church picnic. Kevin is married (Catherine) and has three wonderful daughters Megan, Emily and Samantha. Much of his time and volunteer work have always supported and included activities for his daughters, their interests and hobbies. Kevin's hobbies include woodworking, sailing, competitive target shooting and home remodeling, Well, actually, home remodeling is Catherine's hobby for him!

Thomas Fitzpatrick - Vice Chairman

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Gail Tobin - Secretary

Gail Tobin is the Branch Manager & Librarian at the Hanover Park Branch of the Schaumburg Township District Library, located at 1266 Irving Park Road. She has been involved in the community since 2000 when she began working in Hanover Park and became a member of the Village of Hanover Park's Business CONECT committee, (the Village's economic development committee), which she currently Chairs. She is also a charter member of the Hanover Park Chamber of Commerce and was appointed to the Board in February 2008. She has served on a variety of committees for the American Library Association and is a member of the Illinois Library Association. Gail is happily married (Mark) and enjoys family activities (Gail comes from a large family so there are a lot of those!), good food and friends.

Kriss Knowles - Treasurer

Kriss D. Knowles is the Director for Elgin College’s Small Business Development Center, having assumed that role in May of 2005. As Director, he oversees a staff of counselors at the various sites, including the full service center headquartered at the Elgin College main campus and satellite offices located at various community locations. The SBDC, which is grant funded through the Small Business Administration, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and Elgin College, provides free one on one confidential counseling to area businesses (including startups and established businesses) on any business related matters. In addition to counseling, low cost seminars are presented on a variety of subjects that are of interest to business owners. Prior to joining the SBDC Kriss served in a number of financial leadership positions with companies from 100 million to over a billion dollars in revenue. He directed merger and acquisition activities, leveraged buyouts, served as a controller, and did implementations of major computer systems. Early in his career he had the desire to be self-employed and started two different franchise businesses and two non-franchise businesses, giving him the perspective of both owner and employee. Kriss graduated from Elmhurst College with a BS in Business Administration and attended DePaul Graduate School of Finance. He is licensed in the State of Ohio as a Certified Public Accountant and licensed by the IRS as an Enrolled Agent (licensed to represent taxpayers before the IRS). He is an Accredited Business Advisor, an Accredited Tax Advisor, and a Certified QuickBooks Advisor.

Paula Wegner - Director

Paula Wegner is Senior Vice President of First Eagle Bank in Hanover Park. The bank is an independent full service personal and commercial bank since 1985. First Eagle relocated to Hanover Park in 1994 and has been an active part in the Hanover Park community since then.In addition to being a charter chamber board member, Paula serves on the Hanover Park CONECT committee for economic development since 1999. Paula is also very active in mentoring local students through the AIMS program. Paula is married, has two children and four grandchildren. Family activities and traveling are two favorite past-times.

Nicole DeFalco - Director

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Dawna Watson - Director

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