Kishwaukee College holds Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies
Kishwaukee College celebrated its Spring 2026 graduates during two commencement ceremonies held on May 16, 2026.
Meet the Foundation team
On This Page: Foundation Board | Board Liaisons | Foundation Team | Honorary Members | Past Board Members
The Kishwaukee College Foundation is guided by its Board of Directors, who set policy and shape the organization’s strategic direction. A dedicated staff manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the Foundation’s mission is carried out with excellence.
Board of directors
| Name | Board Position | Title |
| Amy Oster | President | Account Director & Vice President — OC Creative |
| Kate Shaw-Dickey | Vice President | Assistant Vice President, Human Resources & Marketing — Holcomb Bank |
| Cole Johnson | Treasurer | Partner — Johnson-Pate Pork, Inc |
| Dr. Deborah Curtis | Secretary | Retired- President of Indiana State University |
| Ryan Butzman | Board Member | President — Cresswood Shredding Machinery |
| Rose Treml | Board Member | Executive Director — Sycamore Chamber of Commerce |
| Dr. Jason Harper | Board Member | Superintendent — Rochelle School District #212 |
| Laurie Hoecherl | Board Member | Retired Professor — Kishwaukee College |
| Dr. Rebecca Murphy | Board Member | Vice President Operations — Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals |
| Ted Rosenow | Board Member | President — Crum-Halsted Agency |
| Bruce Seldal | Board Member | Vice President Commercial Lending — Central Bank |
| Cortney Strohacker | Board Member | Executive Director Dekalb County Convention & Visitors Bureau |
Foundation Board Liaisons
| Name | Board Position | Title |
| Dr. Laurie Borowicz | Ex- Officio Member | President-Kishwaukee College |
| Tonda Bruch | Liasion | |
| David Lilja | Liasion |
Foundation team
| Name | Title | Office | Email Address | Direct Dial |
| Courtney Walz | Director of Development; Executive Director of Kishwaukee College Foundation, Kishwaukee College | C2115 | cwalz@kish.edu | 815-825-9790 |
| Blanca Flores | Assistant to the Director of Development, Kishwaukee College | C2150 | bflores@kish.edu | 815-825-9739 |
| Jill Fletcher | CFO, Kishwaukee College | C2147 | jhansen1@kish.edu | 815-825-9517 |
| LaCretia Konan | Associate VP of Community Engagement, Kishwaukee College | C2151 | lkonan1@kish.edu | 815-825-9739 |
Honorary Members
Emeritus status is granted to former Directors for distinguished service.
| Name | Board Position |
| Bob Wildenradt | Director Emeritus |
| Dr. Norman Jenkins* | Director Emeritus |
| Terry Martin | Director Emeritus |
*Indicates the individual is deceased
Former Board Members
- Jamie Craven (2020)
- Kristina Garcia (2022)
- Dr. Minerva Garcia-Sanchez (2024)
- Bruce Griffith (2020)
- Dr. Corinne Haviley (2024)
- Geri-Dee Hayden (2021)
- Jose Hinojosa (2026)
- TJ Irving (2021)
- Dr. Norman Jenkins (2023)
- Suzanne Juday (2021)
- Adriana Milan (2020)
- Dr. Bill Nicklas (2020)
- Brent O'Daniell (2023)
- Jackie Ohlinger (2021)
- Michelle J. Pease (2024)
- Bernie Pupino (2026)
- Dave VanBuren (2025)
- Nicole Williams (2023)
- Jim Beardin (2014)
- Lorna Bemis (2017)
- John Boies (2015)
- Brett Brown (2018)
- Paul Chadwick (2016)
- Evelina Cichy (2017)
- Marlin Cluts (2010)
- Joe Dant (2016)
- Jim Doherty (2019)
- Keith Foster (2016)
- Steve Irving (2013)
- Larry Kendzora (2017)
- Ron Klein (2016)
- Ann Lehan (2016)
- Marc Loomer (2011)
- Jeff Main (2016)
- Terry Martin (2019)
- Leslie Matekaitis (2016)
- Tim Michel (2016)
- Mike Mooney (2019)
- Richard Ohlinger (2016)
- Joan Pierce (2010)
- Frank Roberts (2015)
- Jesus Romero (2019)
- Katie Rouse (2014)
- Ging Smith (2019)
- Patrick Solar (2014)
- Sarah Taylor (2016)
- Richard Tindall (2011)
- Jill Tritt (2014)
- Bob Wildenradt (2011)
- Jim Bowers (2003)
- Gary Cordes (2006)
- Mike Cullen (2008)
- Paul Fischer (2000)
- Mario Fontana (2004)
- Nancy Gelderloos (2008)
- Howard Heidlauf (2004)
- Adah Horner (2005)
- Bob Johns (2008)
- Robert Johnson (2000)
- Robert Kenaga (2002)
- James May (2009)
- Lynn Norton-Parker (2004)
- Phil Nye, Jr. (2009)
- Albert Payne (2005)
- Ronald Tilton (2000)
- Beth Willey (2000)
- Allen Aves (1992)
- Dean Bolender (1993)
- Leonard Carmichael (1995)
- John Castle (1991)
- Clifford Danielson (1995)
- Mitchel Hallgren (1997)
- Betsy Harfst (1991)
- Jeanne Henderson (1993)
- H.R. Hillstrom (1992)
- Ron Klein (1993)
- Sandra Little (1994)
- Patrick Marsden (1993)
- Don Merwin (1993)
- Ken Mundy (1995)
- Lewis Pierce (1993)
- Doug Roberts (1993)
- Cheri Rosenberger-Pontnack (1993)
- Don Taylor (1993)
- George Thomas (1995)
- Jim (H.P.) Walker (1993)
- Roger Warkins (1991)
- Ervin Becker (1989)
- John Carroll (1981)
- Florence Cook (1987)
- Dr. Curtis Lang (1987)
- Charles Lindhart (1989)
- Henry Meier (1981)
- Howard Nelson (1987)
- Phil Nye, Sr. (1981)
- Walter Peterson (1987)
- Vernon Smith (1985)
- Edith Watts (1981)
- Earl Butler (1979)
Contact Us
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Remote: F: 8 am–4 pm
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Kishwaukee College honors Steve and T.J. Irving with John C. Roberts Community Service Award
Kishwaukee College honors Steve and T.J. Irving with John C. Roberts Community Service AwardThrough decades of service to the local community and Kishwaukee College, Steve and T.J. Irving have made an impact on generations of Kish students. For their efforts, Kishwaukee College recognized the Irvings with the John C. Roberts Community Service Award on Saturday, May 16, at Kish