Greg Haecker
BOARD CHAIRMAN
Nick Budmats
BOARD MEMBER
As a husband, father, grandfather of 3 and Retired Elevator Repairman, Nick knows a lot about the ups and downs of life and is passionate about serving others with empathy and compassion.
Presently an Alderman in Rolling Meadows, Nick also has extensive non-profit and cultural experience leading over 25 missions trips all around the globe. Nick believes that everyone is wealthy in experience, and therefore is capable of bringing something of value to the table to serve and love others well.
Nick’s wealth of experience includes a love of opera, hunting, piano playing, target shooting, eating ethnic foods, travel, football, motorcycles, and most importantly Sunday dinners with family.
Phil Elworth
BOARD MEMBER
Cody Hall
BOARD MEMBER
Jeff Kreye
BOARD MEMBER
Jeff lives in Palatine with his wife Angela and sons Joe and Drew. Jeff and his family are members of Willow Creek Community Church, where they all volunteer in various capacities; Jeff is an every week leader in Promiseland and also helps out the photography team for special events. Jeff is a past member of the board of directors of the Palatine/Inverness Arts Council and the Northwest Suburban United Way, and currently serves on the board of the Palatine Opportunity Center, a multi-disciplinary community resource center serving under-resourced families in the Palatine Area. When not volunteering, Jeff is focusing on his work as Senior Counsel at CNA | Law.
Jenn Kupres
BOARD MEMBER
Jenn is a Global Vice President of Human Resources and a resident of Barrington. She and her family are dedicated members of Willow Creek Community Church, where Jenn actively volunteers with the compassion and justice ministry, supporting individuals in their career search journey. In her professional capacity, Jenn is the executive leader of her company's Vistex Endeavor program. This initiative, under Jenn's leadership, enables employees to contribute to and volunteer for causes around the world that are personally meaningful to them. Outside of her professional and volunteer work, Jenn is a passionate advocate for animal welfare. As a devoted dog mom to two Great Danes, Jenn and her family have sponsored numerous Great Danes through various rescue organizations across the United States. Their efforts have saved these dogs from violent situations and overcrowded shelters, where they faced the risk of euthanasia. Jenn also proudly serves on the Board of Directors for Fellowship Housing, an organization dedicated to changing the lives of moms and their children for the better. Jenn finds immense fulfillment in knowing the positive impact her work with Fellowship Housing has on these families, and it touches her heart deeply.
Josie Michalak
BOARD MEMBER
Mona Navitsky
BOARD MEMBER
Mona is an entrepreneur residing in Barrington, IL and working in commercial real estate as well as other types of investments. She has been a volunteer with Fellowship Housing since 2008 and has a true passion for the moms and the program.
Trinity Scurto
BOARD MEMBER
Partner at Brown Commercial Group, Trinity has been in commercial real estate since 2005 representing property owners, tenants and purchasers in the greater Chicago-land area. She believes that God puts us in situations and places to serve, make sure His love is shared and people are cared for. In regard to Fellowship Housing, Trinity believes strongly in the opportunity and power it places in the hands of moms and kids to change the trajectory of their lives and build a new future for their family.
Trinity lives in South Barrington with her husband and daughter where they are actively involved at their church. She enjoys spending time with friends & family, boating, snowboarding and says she will never let a dog go by without petting it! Trinity is also on the board of directors for Enlace, a non for profit working in El Salvador, Nepal and Guatemala.