The Foundation Board
The Board of Directors develops strategies and policies to guide the activities of the Educational Foundation in support of Oakton Community College. Each member brings a unique combination of experiences, skills and perspectives, as well as a sincere desire to help Oakton students succeed.
Officers
Carl F. Costanza, President
Howard S. Singer, Immediate Past President
Murray Sprung, Vice President/President-Elect
Jeff Coney, Treasurer
August W. Schaefer, Secretary
Joianne Smith, Ph.D., College President (Ex Officio)
Katherine Sawyer, CFRE, Executive Director (Ex Officio)
Board of Directors
Julie Fenton, J.D.
Hank Galatz, J.D.
W.W. Grainger
Kate Gallagher
Wintrust Bank
Puamuh T. Ghogomu II, J.D.
AbbVie
Kathy Lichtenstein
Rex’s Place
John Mabbott
Acuity Brands Lighting (retired)
John Madison
John Madison, Inc.
Joan C. Richards, Ed.D.
Wheels, Inc. (retired)
Natasha B. Richards
John Crane
Jeffrey Rodriguez
United Parcel Service
Author
Barbara Sipe
Nancy Sullivan
Illinois Ventures
Cindy Veremis
LSG Sky Chefs (retired)
Corey Wise
Rivers Casino
Ella Woodford-Parker
Ascension Holy Family Medical Center
Jodi Wrede
Allstate Insurance Company
Ex Officio Liaisons
Bill Stafford, trustee
Ruben Howard II, industry partner
Carol Bustamante, faculty
Tim Panfil, alumni