Community Director

Sue Berna is a long time resident of Dundee Township. Sue is the proprietor of Lady Bug Lane. 

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 Microsoft Partner Engineer (MCSE). 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.

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.