Kish College Foundation receives 3M grant for Nursing Textbook Initiative
The Kishwaukee College Foundation received a $5,000 grant from the 3M Site Hometown Donation program in support of the Foundation’s Nursing Textbook Initiative.
Meet the Foundation team
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 |
| Rose Treml | President | Executive Director — Sycamore Chamber of Commerce |
| Amy Oster | Vice President | Account Director & Vice President — OC Creative |
| Cole Johnson | Treasurer | Partner — Johnson-Pate Pork, Inc |
| Jose Hinojosa | Secretary | North America Seeds Development Operations — Syngenta |
| Ryan Butzman | Board Member | President — Cresswood Shredding Machinery |
| 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 |
| Manny Peña | Board Member | Insurance Agent — American Family, Insurance Agent/Owner |
| Bernie Pupino | Board Member | Retired Coordinator of Career Technologies — Kishwaukee College |
| Ted Rosenow | Board Member | President — Crum-Halsted Agency |
| Bruce Seldal | Board Member | Vice President Commercial Lending — Central Bank |
| Kate Shaw-Dickey | Board Member | Assistant Vice President, Human Resources & Marketing — Holcomb Bank |
| Kathy Spears | Board Member | Retired |
Foundation Board Liaisons
| Name | Board Position | Title |
| Dr. Laurie Borowicz | Ex- Officio Member | President-Kishwaukee College |
| David Lilja | Liasion | |
| Catherine Hopkins | Liasion |
foundation team
| Name | Title | Office | Email Address | Direct Dial |
| Courtney Walz | Interim Director of College Advancement, Kishwaukee College | C2115 | cwalz@kish.edu | 815-825-9790 |
| Sara Hall | Development Coordinator, Kishwaukee College | C2154 | shall@kish.edu | 815-825-9803 |
| Blanca Flores | Assistant to the Director of College Advancement, 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)
- 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)
- 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)
News & Events
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Amboy Class of 2014 supports Kish Foundation Scholarship
Amboy Class of 2014 supports Kish Foundation ScholarshipMembers of the Amboy High School Class of 2014 supported the Kishwaukee College Foundation's Mathew J. Rood Diesel Power Technology Scholarship after collecting donations at their class reunion. The class recently donated the proceeds to Courtney Walz of the Kishwaukee College Foundation at Amboy Depot Days.