FSG Welcomes New Volunteer Leaders
Family Service of Glencoe (FSG), Glencoe’s primary social service agency, welcomes four members to its board of directors as well as acknowledges the service of outgoing board members. FSG’s newest board members were elected at the June board meeting: Bob Breisblatt, Colette Hays, Michele Heftman, and Katie Turner. They may serve up to three two-year terms beginning at the start of the new fiscal year on July 1, 2018.
Bob Breisblatt and wife, Marjorie, have lived in Glencoe for 20 years and prior to that Wilmette for 12 years. Both of their daughters graduated from New Trier and his oldest lives in Glencoe with her husband and three young children. Bob graduated from Duke University Law School in 1972 and after two years in the Army and one year of practice in Florida came to the Chicago area. He was an Assistant United States Attorney in Chicago for approximately nine years before moving to private practice. His last seven years of active practice was as a partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman in Chicago. He has now retired from the practice of law.
Colette Hays first moved to Glencoe in 1986 with her husband, Dave. As a marketing research executive with Information Resources, Inc. in Chicago, Glencoe provided an ideal small town atmosphere (and a backyard for their two labs) with easy train access to jobs downtown. Nine years and three daughters later, career opportunities moved the family to San Francisco and then Houston. Fast forward to 2008, she and her family were fortunate to move back to Glencoe just three blocks from their first house. Colette comes to the board with 35 years of board experience in many charitable endeavors, most recently on the Winnetka Board of the Northwestern Settlement House. Colette looks forward to working with FSG community volunteers and serving with long-time friends since first settling in this very special community.
Michele Heftman grew up in Michigan and graduated from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA in Photography and Museum Studies. She comes to the board with an artistic eye and 15 years of experience working in Chicago area museums. Michele was the Collection Photographer at Spertus Museum before deciding to stay home to raise her family. She has lived in Glencoe for seven years with her husband Jeff and their two children. She enjoys volunteering with the Glencoe PTO and teaches art classes at both the JCC at Am Shalom and North Shore Congregation Israel.
Katie Turner grew up in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. After graduating from Miami University with a BA in Communications, she returned to Chicago and spent the next ten years at Aon consulting with Fortune 500 clients on their insurance needs. Her husband was transferred to Zurich, Switzerland in 2007, where their children were born. Shortly after returning to the States, the family moved to Glencoe where they have been happily residing since 2011. Katie has been an active realtor on the North Shore for the last seven years. She is excited about the opportunity to give back to the community she loves so much by being part of the FSG board.
“We are pleased to welcome these four new board members to the FSG family,” said William Hansen, MSW, Executive Director. “Their diverse backgrounds and shared compassion for those in need will be instrumental to our organization as we continue to serve the mental health needs of our community.”
This year’s board will be led by board president Lisa Cardonick who held the vice president position previously. “FSG is helping families of all ages through outreach and education, therapeutic treatment, and crisis care services,” said Cardonick. “I look forward to working with the board, villagers, and all of our supporters to ensure that FSG continues to be a go-to resource for Glencoe.” Serving in her fourth year on the board, Heather Jagher will begin her new position as vice president. Lara Port begins her new role of treasurer; Wendy Netter Epstein continues in her role as secretary.
Board members continuing their service include Amy Edelson, Holly Newcomb, Rick Richker, Susie Spitzer-Cohn, Jennifer Stone, and Sheri Styles.
On June 30, 2018, board terms came to a close for Elaine Duckler, Nicole Hayek, Beth Karnes, Karen Mason, Nicole Wineman, and Carrie Rose. FSG extends sincere appreciation for their significant contributions and leadership. Their combined 23 years of leadership and service have supported the agency in fundraising, governance, program development, and community awareness. Karnes will continue involvement with the agency as a villager.
FSG also welcomes two new villagers—Amy Kaniff and Elizabeth Ohana. Villagers continuing their service include Paula Alexander, Marisa Bingham, Erica Conlon, Mira Duncan, Carrie Feig, Rene Firmin, Melissa Jarmel, Amy Maher, Jennifer Mesterharm, Jessica Rappaport, Steve Santiccioli, and Jamie Straight.
ABOUT FAMILY SERVICE OF GLENCOE: Rooted in Glencoe for more than 100 years, Family Service of Glencoe strengthens our community through highly confidential services that prevent and treat emotional and psychological problems. Services include counseling to individuals and families; community education; crisis intervention; senior housing assistance and more. To receive help or become a supporter of this non-profit organization, visit www.familyserviceofglencoe.org.