Kathleen Reed
Paralegal and community volunteer with over forty years of legal experience.
32-year resident of Schaumburg Township
BA in English from the University of Illinois at Chicago, paralegal certification from William Rainey Harper College
Dedicated Schaumburg Township volunteer working with Senior & Disability Services and with local schools
Currently VP of Schaumburg Township Mental Health Board
Victor Morales
Certified Illinois Assessing Officer serving as Chief Deputy Assessor for the past six years.
Lifelong resident of Schaumburg Township
Graduate of Northern Illinois University also studied abroad at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom
Parishioner along with his wife and four children of St. Hubert Catholic Church
Former basketball coach and current Co-Athletic Director at St. Hubert’s Catholic School
Active Trustee of the Schaumburg District 54 Education Foundation
Timothy Buelow
Professional Educator and former Firefighter committed to accountable governance.
12-year resident of Schaumburg Township
Firefighter experience on the front lines taught the value of courage, teamwork, and selfless service.
A decade of service as Condo-Association President sharpened leadership, conflict resolution, and community-building skills.
Budgeting & Leadership experience with resource allocation and accountable governance ensures every dollar is used wisely.
Holly Fath
Service-oriented community member, dedicated to direct and positive changes locally.
25-year resident of Schaumburg Township
Active parishioner at Holy Archangel Church
Board Member of Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates Rotary Club
Volunteered to collect and deliver basic care goods for women survivors of domestic violence; fundraise for local initiatives; sing in the church choir; mentor young women; teach religious education classes
Raised three sons in Schaumburg Township, two, now adults and one deceased
Self-Employed – 27-year veteran in the Ingredients Personal Care Industry
Robert Fiorio
Current Schaumburg Township Trustee and small business owner.
33-year resident of Schaumburg Township
Former SAA Soccer Coach & D87 Teacher
US Army Reserve Officer Training Corp
MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management
30-year professional in the Railroad Industry as Vice President of Sales
Full term experience as Schaumburg Trustee
Demetrius Gibson
Current Schaumburg Township Trustee and local business leader.
19-year resident of Schaumburg Township
Advocate for diversity and cultural awareness
Champion for tax stability and fiscal responsibility
Bachelor of science in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University
MBA from DePaul University
Advanced practical community achievements, including improved signage, return on investments, Responsible Bidder Ordinance, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund oversight.
Full Term experience as Schaumburg Trustee
Tom Pirovano
Analyst and consultant for top consumer brands and retailers.
25-year resident of Schaumburg Township
Former SAA Soccer and SAA Basketball Coach
Part-time District 54 substitute teacher
Part-time piano player
MBA from DePaul University
Certified in Google Analytics
Married 35 years with 3 children graduated District 54, Conant, University of Illinois and Illinois State University
Emily Gilbert
Currently serving on Schaumburg Township Library Board.
Assistant Professor and Information Services & Liaison Librarian at the University of Illinois Chicago
Drexel University, Philadelphia PA – Master of Science in Library and Information Science
Carthage College, Kenosha, IL - Bachelor of Arts in French
2024 recipient of the ILA Academic Librarian of the Year Award
Vanessa Abundiz
Lifetime native of Schaumburg Township
Graduate of Schaumburg High School
Studied Political Science at Harper College
Raised in a political family
Grassroots Community Activist
Bob Kaplan
Current Board Member of District 54 School Board.
65-year resident of Schaumburg Township
Former math and social studies teacher at Jane Adams Junior High
Administrator at Muir and Einstein Elementary Schools
Former Board of Director member of Premier Credit Union
Elected to two terms to District 54 Board-served as President and as Secretary
BS in Education from Illinois State University
Masters Degree in Administration and Supervision from Roosevelt University
Nick Scipione
Current Board Vice President of District 54 School Board.
Lifelong 42-year resident of Schaumburg Township
Parent of two children currently attending District 54, Campanelli Elementary School
Chemistry Teacher – Glenbard East High School
Former Schaumburg Township District Library Trustee
Former Plan Commissioner Village of Schaumburg
Member of and advocating with the Illinois Association of School Boards; Consortium of State School Board Associations and ED-RED (Education, Research, and Development) State Legislative Advocate Group
Graduate of District 54 and 211, Benedictine University, B.S. in Biology and Masters of Education in Leadership and Administration
Certificate from National Louis University to teach English Language Learners
Anne Lopez
Bilingual educator with 19 years of experience and a passion for advocating for multilingual learners.
Holds a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction degree and a certification/endorsement in Bilingual and English as a Second Language education
Served on the Social Studies Curriculum committee, Literacy Curriculum committee, and the Positive Behavioral Interventions and supports committee
Serves on the Dual Language Committee where she is engaged in developing the Dual Language Program in two school districts
Jane Russell
Retired chemistry teacher of 34 years with an extensive record as a champion for public education.
Awarded the Jane Russell Defender of Public Education Award from the West Suburban Teachers Union
Served as Secretary-Treasurer for the Illinois Federation of Teachers
Chair of the science department at Leyden Community High School
Served on the committee to evaluate the effect of the Evidence Based Funding formula