Who is CFNIL?

As the regional leader in philanthropy,

the Community Foundation serves as a promoter and advisor on charitable giving, a resource to the nonprofit sector, and a steward of the community’s resources. 

Our Team

Our Board of Trustees

The members of the CFNIL Board of Trustees represent communities across the foundation's service area, come from varied professional backgrounds, and have a wide range of community engagement and volunteer experience. Every trustee volunteered as a CFNIL scholarship or grant advisor before becoming a member of the Board of Trustees.

 

  • Karen Schiller Headshot

    Karen Schiller

    Chair

    Winnebago County CASA
  • Jim Derry Headshot

    Jim Derry

    Vice Chair

    Field Fastener

  • Photo of Dayton Smith, III

    Dayton Smith, III

    Treasurer

    DBS Accounting

  • Mike Gann Headshot

    Mike Gann

    Assistant Treasurer

    MPEC - Retired

  • James Patterson

    James Patterson

    Secretary

    CFNIL President

  • Stephen Schmeling Headshot

    Stephen Schmeling

    Past Chair

    Schmeling Construction Co.

  • Beth Howard Headshot

    Beth Howard

    Strategic Operations Consultant
  • Joe Cruz Headshot

    Joe Cruz

    PCI Pharma Services

  • Derek Dreier Headshot

    Derek Dreier

    Hydraulic Technologies

  • Sherru Gaumond Headshot

    Sherry Gaumond

    Larson & Darby Group
  • Bryan Heidemann Headshot

    Bryan Heidemann

    CoyleKiley Insurance Agency
  • Annie Hobson Headshot

    Annie Hobson

    Boys & Girls Club of Rockford
  • John Kehoe Headshot

    John Kehoe

    Mercyhealth - Retired
  • T.J Leake Headshot

    T.J. Leake

    AGHL Law
  • Ryan Movahed

    Ryan Movahed

    Summit CPA Group
  • Beth Thacker Headshot

    M. Beth Thacker

    Northwestern Mutual
  • Skip Trotter Headshot

    Skip Trotter

    Trotter Manufacturing
  • Rebecca Kendall, headshot

    Rebecca Kendall

    Rockford Health Council - Retired
  • Laura Bennett Headshot

    Laura Bennett

    Trekk - Retired
  • Photo of Kelly Saunders

    Kelly Saunders

    North Park Water
  • Photo of Dick Leighton

    Dick Leighton

    Trustee Emeritus

    Barber Colman Co. - Retired