School Advisory Board

List of 10 members.

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  Jeff Bottcher 

  botch901@yahoo.com

  Bio

  Family lnformation:

  - Alex Bottcher - Class of '22

  - Kate Bottcher - Class of '23

  - Jack Bottcher - Class of '25

  • Number of years in the parish: 6 years.

  • Education Background: Bachelor of Arts (History major, Economics minor); Wake Forest

  University

  • Occupation: Commercial lending

  • Activities and Interests: Activities include spending time with family, coaching youth

  sports, and playing paddle tennis.

  • Reasons for seeking to serve on the Board: With three children enrolled from first to

  fourth grade, it is important to me to be involved in the short and long-term planning for

  OLPH as we will continue to feel the impact of those decisions for years to come. The

  school plays such an important role in my family's life, providing a thriving and vibrant

  community for their education. Being a member of the advisory board would allow me to

  contribute to the OLPH community in both the ongoing and future initiatives for the

  school.
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  Mr. Daniel Cahill 

  dancahill3@yahoo.com

  Bio

  My name is Dan Cahill and my wife Melinda and I have been members of the OLPH parish since we moved from Chicago in 2003. All three of my children were baptized at OLPH and have attended school since kindergarten. Currently Anna is in 8th grade, Kate in 6th grade and Danny is in 3rd grade.

   

  I was raised in the northern suburbs where I attended Immaculate Conception and Sacred Heart grade schools. When the choice of high school was presented I decided to continue my Catholic education and attend Loyola Academy. I received my undergraduate degree from Drake University as well as playing four years of football. Following college, I began a career on the floor of the Chicago Board of Options and the Chicago Mercantile exchange. I was an open outcry floor trader for 20 years in equity, index, and commodity options. Currently I own and operate a metal supply and fabrication business in Niles. Outside of work I enjoy participating a variety of sports and spending time with my family. I am also very active coaching my children in football, basketball, baseball and soccer.

   

  When we moved from the city to Glenview we had the decision to choose between public or private school. While both present the opportunity for an excellent education, we chose OLPH. We wanted our family to be part of a community that worked together as students, teachers and parents for academic and moral development A group that not only spends time together during school hours, but one that chooses to compete, socialize and care for each other outside of the required school hours. We have not been disappointed in our choice. 

   

  I firmly believe I can be an asset to the Advisory Board. My previous fourteen years of experience in the OLPH community, along with my Catholic education and willingness to take initiative provide me with the proper vision. I trust that if given the opportunity I would be able to work in concert with the current members of the board to help strengthen and grow an already exceptional school and community. 
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  Mrs. Barbara Carolan 

  carolanbarb53@gmail.com
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  Mr. Thomas Cronin 

  tcronin@gordonrees.com

  Bio

  Thomas Cronin

  Family Information

  Mary Helen Cronin-wife

  Children: Mary Cate-Class of ’24, Tommy-Class of ’28, Susie-2 years old

   

  Number of years in the parish

  34 years

   

  Education Background

  J.D., Loyola University Chicago School of Law (2004)

  B. A., Miami University-Oxford, OH (2000)

  Loyola Academy (1997)

  OLPH School (1985-1993)

   

  Occupation

  Attorney at Gordon & Rees

   

  Activities and Interests

  I enjoy most fitness-related activities, including running and swimming. I also enjoy coaching my daughter’s sports teams, including soccer and basketball, and look forward to coaching the teams of my other children in coming years. For the past four years, I have enjoyed my retirement from golf, from both the time and performance perspective. Of course, I love spending time with my family.

   

  Experience or Skills that may be useful for Board Committees

  By virtue of my job, I am experienced with communicating with opposing sides on an issue in order to help facilitate the best outcome. I also consider myself down to earth and very approachable.

   

  Reasons for wanting to serve on the Board

  I would like to help give back to the school that provide me with so many great experiences.
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  Mr. Colin Gubbins 

  cgubbins@koenigrubloff.com

  Bio

  Colin Gubbins

  Family Information

  Carol Gubbins-wife

  Children: Patrick-Class of “13 (sophomore at Indiana University), Charlie-Class of ’15 (senior at Loyola), Caroline-Class of 2018 (freshman at Loyola)

   

  Number of years in the parish

  28 years

   

  Education Background

  B.S. in Finance from University of Illinois

   

  Occupation:

  Realtor since 2004. Currently with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services.

  Commodity Trader CBOT 1984-2004

   

  Activities and Interests

  I enjoy golf and am a huge Cubs fan!

   

  Experience or Skills that may be useful for Board Committees:

  Past School Advisory Board parent member

  Past School Board President

  Co-Chair of To Teach Who Christ Is Capital Campaign

  Current member of Building and Grounds committee

  Men’s Club member

   

  Reasons for wanting to serve on the Board:

  Raising the awareness that a faith-based education is a viable option, given the many outstanding schools this community has to offer, will be a goal. Secondly, and equally important, is addressing the issue of how to stay competitive in the education arena, both in staffing and facilities, given our resources. Additionally, updating and modernizing our campus will be a central focus as well.

  It is always an honor and privilege to serve in a capacity that helps our children grow into creative, unique, spiritual, and caring individuals that can help create a better and stronger future. OLPH School and Parish has been a very positive influence on my family’s lives and I’m happy to fill the vacancy of the non-parent Advisory School Board member.
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  Mr. Scott Humphrey 

  shumphrey@seyfarth.com

  Bio

  J. Scott Humphrey

  Family Information

  Meg Humphrey-wife (married 22 years)

  Children: Caroline-Class of '17(now at Loyola), Mitch-Class of '20, Mary Kate-Class of '22

   

  Number of years in the parish

  15 years

   

  Education Background

  M.B.A., Northwestern University, Kellogg Graduate School of Management (2002)

  J.D., John Marshal Law School (1997)

  B. A., Wittenberg University (1993)

   

  Occupation: Labor and Employment Lawyer at Seyfarth Shaw LLP

   

  Activities and Interests

  Coaching (I coached my son’s basketball team from 1^st to 6^th grade and have coached my daughter Mary Kate’s basketball team since 2^nd grade. I also coached OLPH’s 5^th grade basketball team), spending time with my family, golf, paddle tennis, reading and other sports. I also serve on the American Cancer Society’s Board of Directors for its Chicago Select Division.

   

  Experience or Skills that may be useful for Board Committees

  I have spent the last 22 years in the legal and business world, and have previously sat on charitable and education boards.

   

  Reasons for wanting to serve on the Board

  My wife, Meg, and I have been active in the parish since 2004, and have had at least one child attend the school since 2008. As a result, we have had the opportunity to meet and become friends with great OLPH parents, see our kids and their friends grow and mature into young adults, and witness all that makes OLPH a phenomenal and wonderful experience. With our last child set to enter 6^th grade next year, Meg and I think now is the perfect time for me to give back to OLPH by serving on the Advisory Board. Having been with the parish and school for over a decade, we have witnessed the challenges the school has faced and understand the challenges the school will face in the future. With business experience, educational background and love for the school, I believe I can help OLPH meet its future challenges and continue to make OLPH a wonderful experience for its parishioners, students and community.
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  Mr. Martin Kearney 

  kearney.marty@gmail.com

  Bio

  Intro

  Catholic education has played a large role in my life. My wife Meghan and I are excited to share this experience with our children. It work be a thrill and honor to help shape and direct the formation of the education and experience at OLPH.

   

  Below is bullet bio of myself and family. Catholic education has always played an important role in my life. My mom’s sister was an Ursaline nun in Cleveland who taught in the Catholic schools for over 50 years. My father emigrated from Galway, Ireland and place a huge value on Catholic education.

   

  Family information

  • Married to Meghan Kearney since 2008 (Old St. Pat’s Church).
  • OLPH parishioners for 9 years, since 2009.
  • We have two children:
    • Finn (8 year old boy, 2^nd Grade, Mrs. Doherty)
    • Riley (6 year old girl, Kindergarten, Mrs. Hanrahan) 

  Educational background

  • 12 years of Catholic schooling in Cleveland, OH:
    • St. Christopher Grade School (Go Knights!)
    • St. Ignatius High School (Go Wildcats!)
    • Northwestern University, BA Economics (Go Wildcats!)
    • University of Chicago, MBA Finance and Accounting (Go Maroons!) 

  Occupation

  • BMO Harris Bank, Director in the Commercial Real Estate. I provide debt capital for owners and operators of commercial real Estate across the US.
  • Most of my career has been spent in Commercial Real Estate, with a brief stint in off-shore software programming in India. 

  Activities and interests

  • Our children’s sports team (coaching and chauffeuring)
  • College football (watching and cheering)
  • Running (huffing and puffing)

  Reasons for seeking to serve on the Board

  • My wife and I feel blessed to be part of such an active and vibrant parish.
  • Being part of the School Advisory Board is an opportunity to give of our time and talents in the further development of this amazing parish.
  • My wife and I like to use the symbol of the 4-leaf clover to stress to our children the importance of exercising your Mind, Body, Spirit and Social.
  • I have Socially been involved in the parish through the Men’s Club, Spiritually through the Christ Renew’s His Parish retreat, Athletically through the grade school basketball camp and Roundball tournament.
  • I would love to complete the Academic leaf of the clover by working on the School Advisory Board.
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  Mrs. Bobbie MacDonald 

  macdonald1206@comcast.net

  Bio

  Background

  My husband Kyle and I have two children: Kyle (’15, Junior at Notre Dame High School), Sara (’17, Freshman at GBS)

  Growing up in Glenview, my family belonged to St. Catherine’s where I attended grammar school. In 1993 we moved and my parents joined OLPH parish. My husband and I have been parishioners for over 13 years along with all my siblings and their families.

        

  Education

  I graduated from Glenbrook South High School and got my Undergraduate Degree in Economics/Finance from Barat College in Lake Forest, Illinois.

   

  Occupation & Experience

  Past Experience: Banking, Money Management, and Accounting

  While attending college and after graduating, I worked in banking for many years and transitioned into Money Management. Currently, I work part time in Accounting and Human Resources.

   

  Reasons for wanting to serve on the OLPH School Advisory Board

  Although I enjoy a variety of activities, it is my years of volunteering at OLPH School that brings me back to the School Advisory Board. I love the school and it’s one way I can still be involved with the school since my kids are no longer there… and I miss it! I am excited for the opportunity to give back and serve the school community.
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  Mrs. Sinead McHugh 

  Sinead.mchugh@comcast.net

  Bio

  My name is Sinead McHugh, proud mother of five Warriors, two of whom are currently in grades 5 and 7 at OLPH! When we moved eight years ago, out from the city and our former school (FXW), my husband Tom highly recommended we consider Glenview, and OLPH, based on the strong friendships and sense of community influence he recalled from growing up in nearby Deerfield and competing against them as a Holy Cross Charger. Myself being originally from Galway, Ireland, and growing up mainly on the east coast, I was raised in small catholic grammar schools from Limerick and Dublin right through to high school at Allentown Central Catholic, and was new to OLPH back in 2008. Upon visiting the school, I was initially overwhelmed by the sheer size of the enrollment, but was soon struck by how personally connected parents were and how spirited the place seemed. I jumped on board immediately, as a parent volunteer both in and out of the classroom, signing up for just about every opportunity available, from Kindergarten graduation right through to their 8^th grade years, including helping to bring back cheerleading at OLPH, to co-chairing the annual book fair, and supporting our wonderful teachers!

   

  My professional background includes 2 years of public accounting with Price Waterhouse, followed by 17 years with R.R. Donnelley, which allowed me to cross over from accounting to HR/benefits and gain a skillset that then marketed me as a liaison between Corporate and our plants, and ultimately led to contract work at both a health & wellness organization, a toy start-up company, and finally as a Quickbooks bookkeeper. My degree in Accountancy is from the University of Notre Dame, my husband is a builder (McHugh Homes Inc.) and hails from Boston College (undergraduate) and UW-Madison (MS real estate) and we are also proud parents of a freshman son at Villanova, and our sons, a senior and a sophomore, at Loyola Academy, for which an OL education prepared them very well!

   

  I believe I can offer a uniquely independent perspective to the school board, given my past experiences, and look forward to continuing to create ways OLPH can stay strong, by attracting and retaining families committed to being as involved with their children’s faith, growth, and development as I am, and I have the energy to bring forward new ideas and see them through over the course of the next 3 years at OLPH.
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  Mr. Mark Murnane 

  Mcmurnane@comcast.net

  Bio

  I grew up in Glenview with my four sisters and three brothers. We all attended OLPH school and it is been a bedrock of my life for the past 50 years. My parents were married at OLPH and I remember my dad serving on the school board when Sister Carol was the principal and father McDonnell was the pastor.  To this day, OLPH has remained an incredible institution because of all the people connected to OLPH.

  
  I am married to Cacky and I have four lovely daughters.  My oldest daughter Kiley is finishing up her freshman year at Wisconsin Madison. Grace is a sophomore at Loyola Academy.  Claire is a seventh grader and Kate is a third grader currently at OLPH.  All of my daughters started at OLPH in kindergarten.  It has been very special for me to see my kids grow up and experience all of the  religious and educational benefits that OLPH has to offer. 

  I graduated from OLPH in 1981 and went to Loyola Academy.  I've always loved sports and was the captain on the Loyola Academy football and basketball teams.  I attended the College of the Holy  Cross in Worcester Massachusetts and graduated in 1989.  After college, I decided to go to law school and returned to Chicago attending  Loyola  University School of Law.  I received my juris doctor in 1992 and became a member of the Illinois bar.  For over 25 years, I have been a trial attorney representing individuals that have been injured.  I really enjoy helping individuals whose lives have been turned upside down due to devastating injuries.  I've coached all of my girls from soccer to basketball. Currently, I am a member of the endowment board for OLPH. 

  
  It would be a tremendous honor to sit on the OLPH school advisory board.  I have the upmost respect for Father Boland, Dr. Mills and all of the teachers and support staff at OLPH. I know several members already on the advisory board and would look forward to working with them. OLPH is one of the top schools in the country and the future is bright for this incredible  institution.  I believe I could be an integral part of having open and honest discussions with the members of the board to ensure the continued excellence of OLPH.  There are excellent schools in Glenview and it is vital that OLPH continues to move forward.