Fox Valley Montessori - Open House May 3rd, 9am to 11am
[Open Position]
Board President
Randall Slade
Board Vice President (Interim Board President)
Partner
Franco Moroney Buenik, LLC
Randy is a partner at Franco Moroney Buenik, LLC, specializing in civil litigation with a focus on construction, employment, and public entity litigation. Randy's clients include both private schools and public school districts. With extensive experience in defending clients against a wide range of claims, he is known for his strategic approach and effective legal solutions. Randy's legal expertise makes him an excellent source of knowledge on all things legal, including compliance, risk management, and strategic planning for the FVMS board.
Josh Johnson
Board Secretary (Interim Board Treasurer)
Vice President
TelePro, Inc
Josh is an owner and active board member of multiple businesses and a software engineer with over 20 years of experience managing people, projects, and businesses. As a business owner, Josh brings expertise in business/project budgeting, building management/maintenance, and strategic planning to the board. His deep knowledge in software engineering and network design/security makes him a key leader in all tech-related matters for FVMS. Josh has long been an advocate of the Montessori education methodology and was a student of a Montessori education.
[Open Position]
Board Treasurer
Christina Abreu, Ph.D.
Director of Center for Latino and Latin American Studies
Northern Illinois University
Dr. Abreu is an Associate Professor of History and the Director of the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies at Northern Illinois University. Her research and teaching focus on the history of Cuban and Latinx communities in the United States on the role of race, nationalism, and migration in Cuban and Spanish Caribbean diasporic communities in the United States, with a particular emphasis on race, migration, and popular culture. Dr. Abreu is known for her dedication to advocating for the Latinx community on campus and her commitment to diversity and inclusion. Dr. Abreu brings expertise in cultural awareness, community engagement, and academic leadership to the FVMS board.
Mark Cole
Senior Manager - Business Banking Revenue Initiatives & Projects
BMO Harris
Mark has an MBA in financial management and is a seasoned professional at BMO, specializing in commercial banking and financial services. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, with his expertise in financial analysis and business loan underwriting. Mark is known for his expertise in strategic financial planning and his commitment to delivering exceptional service to his clients. Mark's role, for both the FVMS board and as an advisor to the school's Executive Director, is in the areas of financial oversight, strategic planning, and community engagement.
Matt Michels
Michels Plumbing
Owner
Matt is the owner and lead plumber at Michels Plumbing, a well-respected and family-owned plumbing service in Aurora that is known for its reliability and customer satisfaction. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Matt has built a reputation for providing high-quality plumbing solutions, from simple repairs to complex installations. Matt brings valuable skills in problem-solving, project management, building maintenance and customer service to the board of directors for FVMS.
Ex officio Board Directors
Lynor Johnson
Executive Director
Fox Valley Montessori School
Sharon Cole
Primary Education Director / Elementary (6-9yr) Classroom Director
Fox Valley Montessori School
Rebecca Heidank
Elementary Education Director / Elementary (9-12yr) Classroom Director
Fox Valley Montessori School