Board of Directors

Board of Directors December 2023

President - Mary Ellen Young
Vice President - Rachel Anne Neustadt, Ed.D.
Treasurer - W. Scott Lincoln
Secretary - Leslie Sadowski-Fugitt

Theresa DelVecchio Dys

Matt Herbeck

Greg Hosé

Elizabeth Jones

Lois Kopis

Karen Laio

Bruce Swanson


Friends of the Foundation

(a special category of membership, nominated by board members in recognition of significant support provided to the Foundation)

  • Sue Borowiak
  • Michael Cassa
  • Mary French
  • Peggie Harring
  • Arwa Karimi
  • Char McLaughlin
  • Cheryl Prescott
  • Becky Rheintgen
  • Charlie Stroub
  • Bob Trojanowski


Member Emeritus

  • John Haine
  • Jan Kopis


Throughout its history, the Foundation Board has been comprised of many community leaders including current and past Village Council members, Park District commissioners, teachers, and School Board members.  At least five board members were named "Citizen-of-the Year" by the Chamber of Commerce ... not to mention other involvement throughout the Village.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Grove Foundation, contact a board member or send an email to the Foundation:  info@thegrovefoundation.org