Stephen Territo is Head of Patron Services at the Vernon Area Public Library District where he has worked for seven years. Stephen has a Master of Science Degree in Public Service Management from DePaul University and has been on the Greater Lincolnshire Chamber Board member since 2008. Stephen has been active in the community through his efforts to coordinate the library’s involvement in community events, serving on the LCA Fourth of July Committee, co-chairing the Taste of Lincolnshire Committee, and serving on the College of Lake County Southlake Advisory Committee. Stephen and his wife Dawn have a three year-old daughter named Sam.

John Lamb is president of Lamb’s Automotive Inc. After an early career in engineering, he moved into automotive repair, holding positions of technician, service writer, service manager, and service director for a number of dealers. In 1978, he started his own business, and has developed a reputation for honesty, quality workmanship, and diagnostic skills. He also performs Forensic Mechanical Investigation (automotive CSI) and presents Expert Witness testimony in court. His hobbies include golf, Harleys, photography, golf, computers, and golf.

Gaylord Fill operates a CPA practice in Lincolnshire, is a Certified Financial Planner and Investment Adviser Representative with Financial Network Investment Corporation. Gaylord has earned the PFS (Personal Financial Specialist) credential from the American Institute of CPAs. Only CPAs may earn the PFS credential. Gaylord’s goal is to provide families and business owners with assistance in achieving their financial freedom and to become a lifetime resource for each of his clients.Gaylord lives in Lincolnshire with his wife Susan, has three grown daughters, and is a former Trustee and Treasurer of the Village of Lincolnshire.

Linda Kim graduated from North Park University with a degree in business management. She worked in finance for three years before joining the banking industry, seventeen years ago. During that time she has held various positions and joined Foster Bank in 2007. Linda has been the Branch Manager at Foster Bank since it’s opening three years ago. Foster Bank has been in business for 20 years and currently has seven locations.

Barry is currently the Director of Facilities at Adlai E. Stevenson High School, employed by the Sodexo Corporation. He is on the Green Committee at Stevenson High School and is a member of the Chicago Chapter of the United States Green Building Council. Before starting at Stevenson High School in April 2009, Barry served in the same capacity at Eureka College in Eureka, IL. He received his Bachelors degree in finance from Aurora University.Raised in Central Illinois, Barry now lives in Lake Zurich with his wife Kerry and their 9 year old son, Cameron. They also have three grown children; Samantha, Zach, and Lindsey.

Greg Diethrich is the Executive Director of the Stevenson High School Foundation. Before coming to SHS in 2010, Greg was the Director of the Highland Park and Lincolnshire campuses of the Music Institute of Chicago. As a nonprofit leader, he has been very involved in community relations and community educational outreach. Greg holds a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology from the University of Illinois, and has taught at a number of colleges and universities. Greg lives in Highland Park with his wife and two sons, and he remains an active music performer and teacher.

Nasima Patel grew up in England and moved to Chicago fourteen years ago. Since then she graduated from North Park University with a Masters in Business Administration and a Certificate in Higher Education Administration. Nasima joined the College of Lake County four years ago and is currently serving as the Business Outreach Specialist. Each semester the College of Lake County serves around 18,000 credit students, with more than 80 percent enrolled in transfer or career preparation programs.

Kelly Beyer was born and raised in Waterford, MI, in 2001 moved to Chicago, working her way up to Operating Partner at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Lincolnshire, IL in 2005.
Beyer’s biggest accomplishment came in November of 2010 when she spent 18 days in Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan, where she was selected to participate in Operation Feeding Freedom VIII. Every year, OSI Restaurant Partners, parent company of Fleming’s, allows a select group of individuals working at their restaurants to volunteer for the program. Beyer was chosen to participate to work with Operation Feeding Freedom.

Jessica Bacik grew up in Lincolnshire, after graduating from Stevenson High School she attended Northern Michigan University, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Jessica graduated Northern Michigan University with a Bachelors of Sciences in Liberal Arts & Science in 2003 and headed to Chicago where she was a Restaurant Manager at the Peninsula Hotel in Chicago, IL for 3 years. Jessica currently resides in Skokie, IL with her Fiancé and their English Bulldog, Lola.