board of directors

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.

officers

Susan Hitch-Zint

Chairperson
Retired - Abbott

Jon Jelinek

Vice-Chairperson
HiPo Talent Partners

Brianna Elsass

Treasurer
BMO Financial Group

Craig Shirley

Secretary
Access Community Health Network

members

Andrea caputo

Ratio Architecture

Kendra Catelloni

Wintrust

Kathleen A. Casey

Bear Necessities
Pediatric Cancer Foundation

Jeffrey T. Conrad

FGMK, LLP

Cheryl Grace

Powerful Penny, LLC

Paula Hamric

BDO USA, LLP

Barbara Hartman

Retired - Procter & Gamble

James F. Herbison

Winston & Strawn, LLP

Kirk Joss

Comcast

Pamela Mikulec

Parthenon-EY

Courtney Moore

PwC

Delnaz moran

CHE Behavioral Health

Rod Pellicano

Griffith Foods

Stephanie Sorensen

Sr. Manager, Professional Services Industry

legacy board

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

honorary members

Tony and Laurie Amonte, Gary and Sandy Fencik, Jay Levine and Mary Ann Childers, Mike and Kim Singletary

serve on our board

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].

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