Kiantae is Director of Global Sourcing with BMO Financial Group. He earned a BBA degree from Saint Xavier University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. Previously he served on the board of Storycatchers Theater.

Jim is Vice President and Environmental Risk Manager for the Real Estate Valuation Group at Fifth Third Bank, specializing in environmental due diligence and environmental risk underwriting for commercial real estate secured loans. He earned a BA from Saint Lawrence University and a Master’s degree in Public Policy & Administration from Northwestern University, and is currently back at Northwestern part-time, pursuing a Master’s degree in Data Science. Previously Jim served as member and Treasurer of the Friends of the Chicago River Board of Directors, President of Resurrection Lutheran Church, and Vice-President of the American Theater Company Board of Directors. He and his wife, Ozana, are parents of two young sons.

Lindsay currently serves as a Senior Vice President, Market Executive for the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Business Bank where she manages a team of Relationship Managers who provide strategic financial advice to companies with annual revenues exceeding $10 million. Lindsay holds a BS degree in entomology with a minor in European history from the University of Florida, as well as an MS in finance from the University of South Florida and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in international relations from Harvard University. Lindsay lives with her husband, son, horses, and other animals on a farm in the Chicago area.

Ben is an attorney at Applegate & Thorne-Thomsen whose legal practice focuses on the financing and development of affordable housing and other community development initiatives. He earned a BA degree from Boston College, a JD from Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law, and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. Previously he served The Night Ministry as Kellogg Board Fellow, and currently he is a member of the American Bar Association’s Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development. Ben and his wife, Jen, are happy dog owners.

Gordon is a retired executive from a national career in sales and marketing for firms including Berkey Photo, Phototron, and Walgreens. He attended the University of Houston and is a United States Army Veteran. Currently he also serves as board member for the Antique Advertising Association of America and as board member and Treasurer of the Plaza on Dewitt Condo Association. Gordon and his wife, Paula, are parents of two and grandparents of six.

Dan is Executive Director at JP Morgan Private Bank. He holds a BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He and his wife, Leslie, are parents of two young daughters.

Barbara specialized in land use and zoning law and litigation for private and public sector clients during her forty-year legal career, most recently as in-house counsel of Integrys Energy Group. She earned a both a BS and a JD degree from the University of Illinois. She has previously served as President of Women Law Students and The Wilmette Forum. Barbara and her husband, John, have two adult sons.

Dave is Senior Trader in the Chicago offices of Group One Trading, specializing in the options market. He holds a BA degree from Duke University. Currently he also serves on the Associate Board of CJE Seniorlife and volunteers with Urban Initiative. Previously he was a founding member of the Young Professionals of Chicago and served as inaugural chair of its Board of Directors, as well as a member of The ARK’s Young Leaders Committee. Dave and his wife, Nicole, are parents of two young children.

Michael is Vice President of Data Protection at Stericycle, Inc. He earned a BS degree in Operations Management from Northern Illinois University. Previously he served as member of the Finance Council for St. Tarcissus Parish on Chicago’s Northwest Side. Michael and his wife, Michelle, are parents of three sons.

Shawna is Pastor and Head of Staff at Friendship Presbyterian Church in Norwood Park. They hold a BA degree from Iowa Wesleyan College and a MDiv from McCormick Theological Seminary. Also an artist, they collaborate with faith communities, non-profits, and other entities to create visual art as a way of telling stories and cultivating community. Previously they served as board member for Planned Parenthood of Iowa.

Erica is an arts and community advocate. She works in Civic Relations and Partnerships at the Art Institute of Chicago, where she serves as a "connector' to the diverse communities of the city. She currently serves on the boards of 3Arts and Harriet's Daughters. Erica received her BA in journalism from Howard University in Washington, DC, and lives in the Bronzeville neighborhood.

Norm is an attorney with Saul, Ewing, Arnstein & Lehr, now spending most of his time consulting for non-profit organizations through the Executive Service Corps and other entities. He holds a BA from the University of Notre Dame and a JD from Northwestern University. He is a fellow of the Institute of Medicine of Chicago and serves there on its Advancement Committee. His previous board experience includes serving as President of Lincoln Park Community Services. Norm and his husband, Mario Lopez, proudly serve as host parents to AFS exchange students.

Laura is a Senior Vice President and serves as the Chief Fiduciary Officer for The Northern Trust Company. Laura received her BA with honors from Loyola University of Chicago and attended both Georgetown Law Center where she was on the Dean’s List and Loyola School of Law where she received her JD. Laura serves on the American Bankers Association’s Wealth Management & Trust Conference Advisory Board, speaks and writes frequently on various fiduciary topics, and is admitted to the bar of the State of Illinois and to the bar of the United States Supreme Court.

Don is a Partner at Husch Blackwell, LLP. He holds a BS from Illinois Wesleyan University, currently serving on its Chicago Leadership Council, and a JD from Vanderbilt University. Previously he served as an Assistant State’s Attorney and as Chief Assistant to Cook County State’s Attorney Jack O’Malley. He also served on the Annual Fund Campaign Board of Catherine Cook School and on the Board of Directors of Near North Montessori School. Don and his partner, Andrew Thorrens, and their two daughters reside in Bucktown.

Dana is Senior Director of Business Development at Kaizen Health. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master’s in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University. Currently she is Vice President of the Cook County Health Foundation Associate Board. She has served as President and remains a board member of both the Chicago Municipal Analyst Society and Women in Public Finance. A longtime volunteer with the Chicago Cares “Read-with-Me” program, she also serves on the Bauler Park subcommittee of the Lincoln Central Association. Dana and her husband, Jacob, are parents of two young sons.

Kristen is a Regional Bank Product Manager at Toyota Financial Savings Bank, an FDIC insured Industrial Loan Corporation that is an affiliate of Toyota Financial Services. She earned a BA degree in Studio Art from St. Olaf College and an MBA in Marketing Management from DePaul University. She lives in the West Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago with her husband, Lee, and their cat, Kansas.

Sonesh is the Vice President of Marketing and the Head of Digital at the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, where he oversees Digital Transformation and Marketing for the US and Canada. He has also consulted for various non-profits, in the areas of governance, strategic planning, and data management. He received his B.S. in Industrial Engineering and Economics from Northwestern University and lives in Wilmette with his wife and two young boys.

Ted is Global Head of Transformation in Capital Markets and Valuation at JLL, real estate investment management firm. He earned a BA degree from Michigan State University, where he has previously served as adjunct professor in hotel valuation and currently sits on the School of Hospitality Business Real Estate & Development Advisory Council. Ted and his husband, Luke, are happy owners of a bernedoodle.

Mark is Senior Associate and Culture Director at Point B Management Consulting. He earned a BA degree from the University of Virginia, and currently he also serves on the Community Advisory Board at The Future Founders Foundation. Mark lives in Chicago’s River North neighborhood.

Jarrod is an economist and a Principal at Charles River Associates, a consulting firm that specializes in the application of economics to law and regulatory matters. He has a PhD in economics from the University of California, San Diego, and has lived in Chicago since 2013. He lives with his wife and two dogs in Lakeview. Jarrod is also a member of Sail Chicago, a volunteer-run, non-profit sailing club in Chicago that focuses on teaching and providing access to sailing in an equitable and inclusive environment, providing affordable sailing opportunities to the Chicago area community.

As Interim President & CEO, Erin provides leadership and vision for The Night Ministry, working closely with the Executive Team and Board of Directors to advance the agency’s mission and strategic goals. In her role as Senior Vice President, Erin has led the strategic development of The Night Ministry's programs, to ensure alignment with mission and continued opportunity for innovation and growth. She has worked to develop a more integrative approach to direct service programming to more clearly define how different programs interact and how they can continue to complement one another. Erin has also been responsible for leading the development of strategic partnerships that support programs, as well as community engagement and advocacy efforts that allow The Night Ministry to increase its impact across the sector. Before coming to The Night Ministry, Erin served as Executive Director of the Lincoln Park Community Shelter.

With more than 20 years of experience at The Night Ministry, Christy is responsible for the planning, oversight and direction of fund development, public relations, marketing, and volunteer relations to support the organization's programs and mission. She works with the Board of Directors and the President & CEO to coordinate these efforts. Christy has guided major fundraising campaigns for The Night Ministry that have exceeded their goals. She also has extensive experience planning successful benefits and other special events in support of The Night Ministry's mission. Christy is passionate about understanding what drives supporters to engage with the organization while connecting them to aspects of the mission that best match donors' passions.

As Chief of Staff, Traci acts as a liaison between the President & CEO and other constituencies, both internal and external to the agency. Traci oversees the management of the Board of Directors, provides administrative support and coordination to the Executive leadership team, and assists the President & CEO in the process of effective decision making. She systematizes the execution of strategic initiatives and inter-departmental specials projects. In addition, she oversees The Night Ministry’s Learning & Impact department and currently chairs The Night Ministry’s Racial Equity Task Force, which is responsible for guiding the agency through the process of becoming an anti-racist organization. Traci has worked for more than a decade in the non-profit sector, with extensive experience in change management, organizational communication, project management, and diversity and inclusion.

As Vice President of Operations, Terri provides effective leadership and strategic operational vision to ensure that The Night Ministry’s administrative infrastructure can support growth and mission impact. She is responsible for leadership and management of back-office operations including Finance, Administration, Human Resources, Facilities, and Information Technology. As a member of the Executive Team, Terri collaborates with program leadership, philanthropic leadership, and Learning and Impact efforts to advance an integrated approach to organizational operations, to help to address current challenges, to take advantage of opportunities, and set the strategic vision for The Night Ministry. Terri’s professional background includes diverse experience in government, higher education, public schools, and the non-profit sector.