THE ASSOCIATE BOARD
Are you:
- Determined to use your time, skills, and network to strengthen the Habitat Chicago mission?
- Eager to work hard and have fun as part of a team of passionate and driven young professionals?
- Between the ages of 24 and 39 and live or work in the city of Chicago?
If so, chances are you’re a perfect fit for the Habitat Chicago Associate Board!
Get Involved - Join the Associate Board
Benefits
- Access to Associate Board events with professionals from various industries.
- The opportunity to meet and work alongside other young professionals.
- Access to Habitat volunteer days exclusive to Associate Board members.
- The opportunity to grow and leverage your skills and network to make a real difference for Chicago communities.
Your Role
- Attend monthly committee meetings with 1-6 hours of additional work each month.
- Plan and attend signature Associate Board events.
- Attend Associate Board volunteer days at the Habitat Chicago construction site and at ReStore Chicago.
- Commit to fundraising at least $1,250 on an annual basis via ticket sales, event sponsorships, company partnerships, in-kind donations, as well as a personally significant gift of at least $200 per year
- Serve on one fundraising event team per year.
- Commit to a minimum of 2 year of service.
How
- Seats on the Associate Board are limited! Interviews are held and seats are offered on an annual basis in December.
- Contact volunteer@habitatchicago.org to learn more.
Meet The Habitat Chicago Associate Board
Co-Chairs
Mark Szostak | Co-Chair
Park Fowler Plus, Associate
Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me either at a concert or trying some new restaurant.
Ramona Richards | Co-Chair
Chicago Children’s Museum, Manager of Education Programs
Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me at Holstein Park, warming up for my next 16" co-ed softball game.
Members
Ben Audley
Private Vista, Advisor
Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me...
Eric Benson
New Chicago ConsultingLLC, Senior Finance Associate
Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me the neighborhoods, eating good food, going to a Sox game, and capping the day with a Chicago Handshake and some live music.
Danielle Dunmore
Jones Lang Lasalle, Facility Manager
Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me...
Brian Doyle
BMO Harris Bank, Director
Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me trying out a new restaurant.
Robbie Getty
W.E. O’Neil Construction, Project Manager
Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me at Wrigley Field.
Michele Jasper
Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB), Associate
Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me...
Chris Johnson
Berkshire Hathaway Chicago, Real Estate Broker
Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me with my wife and our dog at Montrose Beach.
Will Knight
ZSD Corp, Vice President
Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me in the bleachers at Wrigley Field or out for a long walk on the 606.
Eli McCray
Pursant, LLC, Senior Associate
Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me...
Diego Montoya
Graycor, Project Manager
Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me fishing at Humboldt Park, rock climbing at a local gym, or cheering on the Bulls at the United Center!
Elena Nentcheva
Studio Elcho LLC, Designer/Owner
Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me...
Erin Parro
Principal Financial Group, Communications Strategist
Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me going for a walk or run along Lake Michigan, followed by a dinner at my favorite restaurant.
Christian Rios
Ghafari Associates, Architect
Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me on the search for the best Chilaquiles in town!
Elisa Ruscitti
INSIGHT2PROFIT, Manager
Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me...
Maggie Schwarz
ARCO/Murray, Project Manager
Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me walking along the lakefront or playing volleyball at North Avenue Beach!
Jennifer Stanton
Leopardo Companies, Vice President of Marketing
Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me biking along the lakefront.
Danielle Vovos
Hub International, Sr. Manager- Mergers & Acquisitions
Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me in West Town or Wicker Park eating and having drinks with friends.
Sirui Zhou
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Architectural Designer
Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me in the pool.
