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Dr. Matthew Montgomery, Dr. Jennifer Hermes and Mr. John Noble Part 2 Nov 11, 2023

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Dr. Matthew Montgomery began his career at the Waterloo School District in Atwater, Ohio, first as a science teacher, and later, as principal of Waterloo Middle School and Waterloo High School. In July 2013 he became Superintendent of the Waterloo School District. Two years later Dr. Montgomery became Superintendent of the Revere School District in Bath, Ohio and in 2021, came to Lake Forest as the new Superintendent for Districts 67 and 115.

Dr. Jennifer Hermes is the COO of the shared district office responsible for budgeting and finance, Board relations, employee and labor relations as well as oversight of District 67 and 115 facilities, transportation, food services, technology, and early childhood programs. She came to the Lake Forest schools 17 years ago after holding similar positions in Naperville School District 203 from 1997 to 2006. Dr. Hermes is an adjunct faculty member at Concordia University in Chicago.

Mr. John Noble grew up in Lake Forest, graduating from Lake Forest High School in 1986. A distinguished, high school, college and professional tennis player, John also coached the LFHS men’s and women’s tennis teams in the 90’s. John is continuing his long association with Lake Forest High School, serving two terms on the District 115 School Board where he is the current Board President.

Dr. Matthew Montgomery, Dr. Jennifer Hermes and Mr. John Noble Part 1 Nov 11, 2023

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Former Alderman and Caucus Committee Member Michael Burns Nov 04, 2023

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Michael has been a lifelong resident of Lake Forest and was very active in our city government. Michael has held the position of Alderman with the opposing Lake Forest Independence Party, and served on the Lake Forest Caucus . During 90’s and early 2000’s, there was much opposition with our Caucus leadership and Michael was instrumental is reforming and restoring our Lake Forest Caucus.

Former Caucus Committee President Sheila Henretta Oct 22, 2023

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Sheila Henretta is a Lake Forest resident with a track record of public service, including in the Illinois Governor’s office and as the state’s chief banking regulator; as an elected Local School Council member in Chicago; and on the board and as an officer of the Better Government Association. More recently, she served as a member of the Lake Forest Caucus and was the Caucus’ President in 2019-2020. She is currently the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of an investment management and benefits firm and sits on the board of directors of its institutional investments arm. Sheila graduated with a business degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and returned to her hometown of Cleveland for her law degree. She has specialized in corporate transactions and corporate governance for over 25 years.

Parents Care Founders Jeff Brincat and Philippe Melin Oct 14, 2023

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Phillippe has a background in political campaigns and advocacy. He worked closely with former Congressman Robert Dold and has managed various campaigns in Illinois. Jeff is the President and CEO of Consumer Financial Services. He has served on a number of National and Local boards and in 2015 was appointed by Governor Bruce Rauner to Chair the State Racing Board, which he did for 5 years.

A conversation with Prue Beidler Sep 22, 2023

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Prue is a longtime resident of Lake Forest having moved here in 1976. She has volunteered and served on the board of directors for non-profit organizations in both Chicago and Lake Forest for over 40 years. She spent six years as an alderman in Lake Forest and has been a member of several other city committees and commissions. She began her career as a Chicago Public School teacher after receiving a Bachelor in Arts from Wellesley College and an Master of Studies in Education from University of Chicago.

Victoria Smith Sep 21, 2023

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Former Lake Forest resident, Victoria Smith was a marketing executive who gave up her comfortable Chicago life for the romantic dream of moving to Tuscany with her husband. Typically undaunted, Victoria was one of the first women marketing executives at Procter & Gamble in the early 1970s, a senior vice president with DDB Needham international advertising agency during the 1980s, and director of volunteers at a large church in the 1990s.

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State Senator Julie Morrison Sep 01, 2023

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State Senator Julie Morrison. Senator Morrison represents the 29th District, which includes part or all of 22 communities from the Great Lakes Naval Training Station on the north, to Wilmette on the south, and west into Buffalo Grove.

Senator Morrison serves as Majority Whip for the Senate Democratic Caucus. She also chairs the Health and Human Services committee and sits on the Veterans Affairs, Early Childhood Education, and the Environment and Conservation Committees. She is vice chair of the Appropriations Committee for Health and Human Services

Prior to her election to State Senator, Ms. Morrison served as Supervisor of West Deerfield Township for 15 years.

Senator Morrison was born in Beardstown Illinois and graduated from Knox College and is a resident of Lake Forest.

Mike Adams and Kim Pfahl - Former Lake Forest Caucus Presidents Sep 01, 2023

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Kim Pfahl and Mike Adams are both long time Lake Forest residents and are past presidents of the Lake Forest Caucus. Kim and Mike are not currently members of the Caucus Committee as they have both completed their maximum length of service.

Carol Summerfield - Executive Director of the History Center of Lake Forest Lake Bluff Sep 01, 2023

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Carol became the Executive Director of the History Center of Lake Forest Lake Bluff in 2018. Carol has extensive experience in marketing, advertising, operations, and project management working with both private sector businesses and public institutions. She has served on the Board of several not-for-profit organizations including the Museum of Broadcast Communications, the Public Narrative, and Girls in the Game.

Carol served as a member of the Peace Corps in the Central African Republic and is a graduate of Northwestern University.

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