School Advisory Board

List of 10 members.

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  Jeff Bottcher 

  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. Thomas Cronin 

  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 

  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.
• 

  Mr. Scott Humphrey 

  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 

  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.
• 

  Mrs. Bobbie MacDonald 

  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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  Mr. Mark Murnane 

  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. 
  
  
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  Mr. James Noteman 

  Bio

  Family Information

  Mary Clare Noteman-wife

  Children: Grace (21) OLPH Class of ’13, Junior at St. Mary’s College in South Bend, IN, Jimmy (19) OLPH Class of ’15, Freshman at Kansas, Julia (16) OLPH Class of ’17, Junior at GBS, Maggie (13) Class of ‘20

   

  Number of years in the parish

  9 years

   

  Education Background

  B.A. in Economics from University of Detroit

  I moved to Chicago shortly after graduation in pursuit of my wife.  We have been married for 24 years and have four wonderful children.  The Noteman’s moved to Glenview about 9 years ago.  We chose Glenview because of OLPH.   It was the driving force behind our decision to move from the city.  The parish and school were both incredibly welcoming.  Moving four kids into a new school is never easy – OLPH made the transition a success.  The six of us feel very fortunate we found OLPH.

   

  Occupation:

  I work for a boutique insurance brokerage firm (Thompson Flanagan) as a vice president.  We focus on Private Equity, P&C, M&A, Lawyers Professional Liability, Benefits, Tech E&O and Cyber.

   

  Activities and Interests

  With four kids we don’t have a ton of free time.  I enjoy watching my children participate in sporting events and various school activities.  Triathlons have also become a passion of mine over the last several years. 

   

  Experience or Skills that may be useful for Board Committees: 

  I’ve spent a good portion of my career working as part of a team trying to solve complex problems.  My experience in my professional life will plug into the school board nicely to assist in helping the school with various projects or issues.

   

  Reasons for wanting to serve on the Board:

  My experience at OLPH has been very positive – both as part of the parish and part of the school.  I want to start to give back.  This is the first step of many.
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  Mr. Carlo Santucci 

  Bio

  Family Information

  Katie Santucci-wife

  Children: Elizabeth-Class of ’26, Joseph-Class of ’28, John-Class of ’29, Hope-2 years old

   

  Number of years in the parish

  8 years. All of my children have been baptized at OLPH.

  My wife has been an active member of the OLPH Women’s Club for 7 years.

   

  Education Background

  B. A., Marquette University (2005)

  M.S., Northwestern University (2015)

  Adjunct Professor, Northwestern University (2019-current)

   

  Occupation

  Avalon Realty Associates, LLC-Partner/Owner

  Avalon Services, LLC-Partner/Owner-General Contractor

  Avalon Equities, LLC-Partner/Owner-Developer & Holding Company

   

  Activities and Interests

  We have lived in Glenview for 8 years. I enjoy spending time with my wife and four children. In my free time when I am not working, I enjoy coaching basketball, sports, travel, boating and skiing.

   

  Experience or Skills that may be useful for Board Committees

  I am a business owner and licensed commercial real estate managing broker. I have an acute sense of value since I deal with estimates and cost budgets daily.  I would like to share my expertise to ensure that OLPH continues to get top performance from all vendors and contractors at the most effective values as I have been involved with construction and real estate my whole life.

   

  Reasons for wanting to serve on the Board

  As a parishioner and parent of four children who attend or will be attending OLPH, I would like to have the opportunity to have a more active role within the OLPH School & Parish community.  By serving on the School Advisory Board this will allow me to give back and share my perspective to OLPH.
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  Mr. Brian Wynn 

  Bio

  Family Information

  Isenia Wynn-wife

  Children: Sophia-Class of ’25, Nicholas-Class of ’28, Noah-Class of ’30 (in fall)

   

  Number of years in the parish

  10 years. We were married at OLPH and our children were baptized here as well.

   

  Education Background

  B. A., University of Chicago, Economics (2003)

  M.B.A., Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management (2009)

  Executive Education-Chief Marketing Officer Program, Northwestern University (2019)

   

  Occupation

  Sr. Director, Head of Personal Loans Product & Business Development, Discover Financial Services-Riverwoods, IL

   

  Activities and Interests

  Big Brother Mentor-Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Chicago

  Head Coach-Glenview Youth Baseball

   

  Experience or Skills that may be useful for Board Committees

  Based on my education and work experience, I think I can support the school’s financial committee and provide perspective on marketing/branding of the school’s assets & capabilities.

   

  Reasons for wanting to serve on the Board

  OLPH has become a bigger part of my family’s life. My wife is an active member of her Women’s Guild and a volunteer at school. We have served as Preschool Ambassadors and currently the Kindergarten Ambassadors. Serving on the School Advisory Board is an opportunity for me to support OLPH and be a more active member of the OLPH community.