our board of directors
Bear Necessities is grateful to have such a dedicated and accomplished Board of Directors. Together, these members empower Bear Necessities to change lives. If you’re interested in making a significant difference in the lives of those battling pediatric cancer, please email our CEO Kate Tillotson at to learn more about serving on our Board.
Chairperson
Retired - Abbott
Vice-Chairperson
HiPo Talent Partners
Treasurer
BMO Financial Group
Secretary
Access Community Health Network
Ratio Architecture
Wintrust
Bear Necessities
Pediatric Cancer Foundation
FGMK, LLP
Powerful Penny, LLC
BDO USA, LLP
Retired - Procter & Gamble
Winston & Strawn, LLP
Comcast
Parthenon-EY
PwC
CHE Behavioral Health
Griffith Foods
Sr. Manager, Professional Services Industry
The Hon. Fredrick H. Bates, Dennis Culloton, Michael Curran, Susan Hallen, Paul Iacono, Kelly Kramer, RN, MSN, Eric Lundstrom, Tim Mauery, Elizabeth Neuhoff, Russell Scurto, Jr., Tracy Scurto, The Hon. Bradley A. Stephens, Ralph Wakerly, Fr. Paul White
Tony and Laurie Amonte, Gary and Sandy Fencik, Jay Levine and Mary Ann Childers, Mike and Kim Singletary
Our Board of Directors provides strategic leadership, fundraising, advocacy and counsel to strengthen Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation and ensure we continue to have a significant impact on our community. If you are interested in learning more about membership opportunities, please contact our CEO, Kate Tillotson at [email protected].
55 West Wacker Dr, Suite 1100Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 214-1200
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Serving Golisano Children’s Hospital
& greater Southwest Florida
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