THE ASSOCIATE BOARD

The Habitat Chicago Associate Board is a network of passionate Chicagoans, ages 24 to 39, who raise awareness and revenue for Habitat Chicago through social events, volunteer days, and fundraising efforts.

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

Officers

Mark Szostak | President

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 | Vice President

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.

Paula Pliszka | Past President

Donlen, Fleet Consultant

Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me eating somewhere on a patio with a cocktail in hand with friends.

Joseph “JJ” Van Eekeren | Engagement Liaison

Waylin Partners, Manager- FP&A

Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me at the beach.

Members

Eric Benson

New Chicago Consulting, 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.

Xavier Canady

McDonald’s Corporation, Supervisor-Franchisee Benefits

Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me grilling on the deck, listening to music.

Brian Doyle

BMO Harris Bank, Director

Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me trying out a new restaurant.

Robby Getty

W.E. O’Neil Construction, Project Manager

Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me at Wrigley Field.

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.

Stevan Molinar

Accenture, Consultant

Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me playing a game.

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!

Erin Parro

Morningstar, Media Relations Manager

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 I

Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me on the search for the best Chilaquiles in town!

Bridget Sabbagh

McKinsey & Co, Business Analyst

Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me walking the neighborhoods and getting pizza with friends at Ranalli’s!

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.

Chris Watson

Power Construction, Assistant Project Manager

Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me going to a new restaurant.

Sirui Zhou

Intermediate Architectural Designer, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Give me one hour in Chicago and you’ll find me in the pool.