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 Board of Directors
 
Annette Gioiosa President: Annette Gioiosa
Victorian Village
(708) 301-0800


Annette has been a member of the HTCC for six years. The chamber offers networking opportunities which are helpful both professionally and personally. Annette is the Sales Director for Victorian Village, a senior living community and part of the Providence Life Services organization. Victorian Village offers Independent Living for seniors in a town home or apartment style living. The community also offers Assisted Living including a Memory Support Program. Victorian Village will celebrate their 10th Anniversary in July, 2009.

Annette resides in Lemont Township with her husband, Dan and their son John. Her older son Kevin, daughter in law, Erin and grandson Aidan reside in Joliet.
Margaret Oesterreicher Vice-President: Margaret Oesterreicher
Medworks Occupational Health
(815) 730-6517


Margaret Oesterreicher is the Program Director for MedWorks Occupational Health, an affiliate of Silver Cross Hospital.   The Program offers occupational healthcare at two locations, West Joliet and New Lenox.  MedWorks provides employers with a variety of services including drug and alcohol testing, Department of Transportation physical exams, OSHA respirator clearance and work-related injury care.

Margaret has been actively involved in the Chamber  serving on the Business Expo, Membership and Member-to-Member committees.

Margaret and her husband, Carl, have been residents of Homer Glen for the past 7 years.  They have two daughters, Rachel and Lisa, both attending Lewis University.
Teri Medo Treasurer: Teri Medo
Palos Bank and Trust
(708) 645-9100


Teri is the branch manager of Palos Bank and Trust.  She has over 25 years of banking experience.  Teri resides in Homer Glen with her husband Nick and her son Ken (a senior at Providence) for 19 years. She enjoys being active within the chamber and her community.  Teri has co-chaired the expo committee, chaired the nominating committee and currently served on the expo, golf and installation dinner committees.  Teri is also active within Our Mother of Good Counsel, her parish. She teaches 8th grade religious education, a member of the Christian Service Commission and has served on the parish council. Teri is currently treasurer of the Gooding Grove Lions Club and past treasurer of the Providence Band Parent Association.
Teri Medo Secretary: Mary Ann Murphy
First Community Bank
(708) 645-5900


Mary Ann has more than 25 years of community banking experience. She has been successful in building lasting relationships with clients; specifically working to meet the personal banking needs of individuals and families and specializes in managing deposits and consumer loans, concentrating on Small Business, Not-For-Profit Organizations, and Trust Accounts. Mary Ann's experience includes Vice President, Branch Manager for Harris Bank (formerly NLSB Bank) for over 24 years. She has spent the last six years serving the community of Homer Glen and is also responsible for the day-to-day operations of banking; teller duties, new account information, customer service needs.

Mary Ann's community service includes being active in the Homer Glen Chamber of Commerce, St. Jude Catholic Church; Eucharist Minister at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. She has participated in local charity drives including March of Dimes and American Cancer Society. Mary Ann's attended Joliet Junior College in addition to the American Institute of Banking.
Bob Schmidt Past President: Bob Schmidt
Wheel-Go Camping
(708) 301-9110


Bob began his business career as a licensed independent insurance agent in 1958. Twenty years later, he founded Wheel-Go Camping, an RV and truck accessory dealership offering sales and service of recreational vehicles, truck caps, after-market truck accessories and utility trailers. He and his wife, Connie, operate the business together which is currently in its 30th year.

A resident of Homer Township for 37 years, Bob has served his community as a member of the Board of Education for Homer School 33C for 12 1/2 years, including one term as president. He currently serves on several governmental committees for the Village of Homer Glen. He is also a member of the St. Michael Church Liturgy Team.
Married for 39 years. Father of five and grandfather of five.
Mike Budde Bridgette Bond
The Homer Horizon
(708) 326-9170 Ext. 21


Rick Powell Trustee: Steve Hoxworth
Master Group Marketing
(708) 645-0259


Sheree Kosel-La Ha Trustee: JoAnn Kosinski
Homer Township Administration
(708) 301-0522


JoAnn serves the Homer Township Administration as assistant to supervisor Andrew (Bud) Fazio. She has been employed by the Township for 7 years. Prior to JoAnn's current position she was employed by The Homer Township Chamber of Commerce as Office Director. She was also involved as a member and past Trustee. JoAnn is married to Jim and mother to Michael & Mark.
Rick Powell Trustee: Rick Powell
Edward Jones Investment
(708) 645-9100


Charlene Schultz Trustee: Todd Probasco
Open Mortgage, LLC
(708) 949-8350


Todd Probasco is a Mortgage Banker with Open Mortgage, LLC and a Realtor with Main Street Real Estate, Inc. which both are located in Orland Park. Todd has been in the mortgage and real estate business for a number of years and was awarded the Illinois Mortgage Broker of the Year Award back in 2005. Todd is in his 1st year as a Trustee, member of the Orland Park Lions Club, enjoys golf  and resides in Orland Park with his wife Lisa and their 2 high school children Ryan and Lindsay.

Charlene Schultz Trustee: Matthew Skarr
PSA Dewberry
(630) 548-7034


Matt is the Director of Business Development for PSA-Dewberry Chicago, a full-service Architectural, Planning and Engineering firm with more than 2000 employees and over 35 offices across the US. Matt has been involved with a number of not-for-profits in both Board Member and Leadership capacities including Heritage Group YMCA Corporate Board Member (Naperville, Aurora, Oswego), Naperville United Way, Naperville Community Outreach and Founder of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network. Additionally Matt has recently been elected to the 2009 Joliet Area Young Professionals Network Board of Directors. Matt currently resides in Naperville and has two beautiful boys, Nolan age 5 and Kaden age 3.
Charlene Schultz Trustee: Krista Weisenfluh
First Church of the Nazarene
(708) 349-0454


Krista serves on the Vision Task Force/Dream Team for First Church of the Nazarene where she has attended and served on many commitees over the last 8 years. She has a passion to reach out to the community through her participation in the Chamber and children's ministries. When not at church Krista can be found keeping up with her 3 very active children, Kortney, Jacob, and Kaleb. She is also loves pursuing her nursing career as a cardiac nurse at Silver Cross Hospital. This is her first year as a Trustee on the Chamber Board.
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