Community Director
Sue Berna is a long time resident of Dundee Township. Sue is the proprietor of Lady Bug Lane.
Community Director
Alan Evans has spent many years as an electrical engineer in the elvator and material handing industry. He has also held sales positions and served as the president of a forklift manufacturing company. Since, 1993, he and his wife have lived in the Dundee Township area. Having been the president of his local homeowner's association for many years, Alan brings his extensive knowledge as a valuable member of the foundation and looks forward to working with the Condo Owners Association within the property owned by the foundation. Additionally, he volunteers for the Cardunal Community Cares Food Pantry and enjoys delivering the food to community residents.
Community Director and 2024-2025 Board Secretary
Chris Evans has dedicated almost 50 years to teaching and consulting in education. She and her husband, Alan, have been residents of Dundee Township for 31 years and have a deep affection for their community. Chris serves as a CASA and is the board secretary for the Fox River Valley Public Library District. Both Chris and Alan strongly believe in the community's responsibility to care for and appreciate all of its residents. They have volunteered at the Cardunal Community Cares Food Pantry for four years.
Founding Member and 2024-2025 Board Treasurer
Trish Glees has lived and volutneered in the Dundee Community since 2003. She brings to the foundation a Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP), Associate Chief Information Security Officer (A|CISO), Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP), FEMA CERT Member, Professional Project Manager (PMP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Federal/State/Local Government governace. She and her husband have been residents of West Dundee and have a daugther.
Community Director
Dr. Holly McNeill M.A., Ed.D. is a retired educator with over 25 years of experience in the Elgin/South Elgin area. She is passionate about education, human rights, LGBTQI rights, and making sure our community is actively participating in taking care of each other.
Community Director
Jake Serafini has been a resident of Dundee Township for 15 years. For the past 7 years he has lived Village of Carpentersville with his wife and three daughters. Jake is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University (2001 BS, 2003 MS) and advocate of early childhood education, dental health and community service.
Community Director
Bob Long
Community Director
Father Jim Swarthout
Founding Member
Steve Whitecotton is a lifelong resident of Dundee Township. He is the retired Vice-President of Operations of Omni Commerical Group, Inc. Steve's experience in construction and project management allows him to lead the charge in preparing the Dundee Cares rooms.
Founding Member and 2024-2025 Board President
Trish Whitecotton is a lifelong resident of Dundee Township raising two daughters and enjoying her granddaughters. Trish is a retired teacher, principal and administrator for School District 300, where she spent her entire educational career. Trish runs the day to day operations of the Dundee Cares Food Pantry with the generous help of our volunteers.
Community Director
Sue Berna is a long time resident of Dundee Township. Sue is the proprietor of Lady Bug Lane.
Community Director
Alan Evans
Community Director and 2024-2025 Board Secretary
Chris Evans has dedicated almost 50 years to teaching and consulting in education. She and her husband, Alan, have been residents of Dundee Township for 31 years and have a deep affection for their community. Chris serves as a CASA and is the board secretary for the Fox River Valley Public Library District. Both Chris and Alan strongly believe in the community's responsibility to care for and appreciate all of its residents. They have volunteered at the Cardunal Community Cares Food Pantry for four years.
Founding Member and 2024-2025 Board Treasurer
Trish Glees has lived and volutneered in the Dundee Community since 2003. She brings to the foundation a Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Professional Project Manager (PMP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) and Federal/State/Local Government governace. She and her husband have been residents of West Dundee since 2003 and have a daugther.
Community Director
Dr. Holly McNeill M.A., Ed.D. is a retired educator with over 25 years of experience in the Elgin/South Elgin area. She is passionate about education, human rights, LGBTQI rights, and making sure our community is actively participating in taking care of each other.
Community Director
Jake Serafini has been a resident of Dundee Township for 15 years. For the past 7 years he has lived Village of Carpentersville with his wife and three daughters. Jake is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University (2001 BS, 2003 MS) and advocate of early childhood education, dental health and community service.
Community Director
Father Jim Swarthout
Founding Member
Steve Whitecotton is a lifelong resident of Dundee Township. He is the retired Vice-President of Operations of Omni Commerical Group, Inc. Steve's experience in construction and project management allows him to lead the charge in preparing the Dundee Cares rooms.