Carol S. Penning

Board President

Background: Village of Bolingbrook

Years on Board: 18 Years

Why I’m Here: “CSC is all about supporting, healing, rebuilding and flourishing to address the needs of our entire community. Through our funding sources, we’re able to provide accessible (and affordable) housing and clinical counseling.”

Peggy J. Danhof

Board Vice-President

Background: Valley View School District (retired)

Years on Board: 13 Years

Why I’m Here: “Having worked in the public realm for many years, I know just how significant CSC’s programs are to the community. I enjoy being part of this agency’s mission to ensure that these critical services are available to all.”

Kirk Openchowski

Board Secretary

Background: Village of Romeoville

Years on Board: 13 Years

Why I’m Here: “CSC profoundly changes people’s lives for the better. Their affordable services can be overlooked by an underserved population in our community. I’m here to help change that.”

Prudence Pukula

Board Treasurer

Background: Valley View School District (retired)

Years on Board: 27 Years

Why I’m Here: I’ve witnessed countless give-backs to the community by this agency and am proud to be involved with them. It’s rewarding to see the growth as we get ready to celebrate the agency’s 40th anniversary!

Brian Cedergren

Board Member

Background: Abri Credit Union

Years on Board: 3 Years

Why I’m Here: It’s important to “give back” to the communities who give to us. It’s our duty to help those [who need a hand] in making their own lives better.

Dr. Bernice Holloway

Board Member

Background: Village of Romeoville

Years on Board: 7 Years

Why I’m Here: "I’m passionate about representing the Citizens of Romeoville and the Romeoville Village Board. As a result, I know first-hand about CSC’s community-minded programs and services in the areas of housing and clinical counseling and am just thrilled to be involved.”

Bill Kohl

Board Member

Background: Will County Executive Office

Years on Board: 10 Years

Why I’m Here: “I’ve witnessed this agency lighten the strain that problems place on people.”

Kimberly Willow

Board Member

Why I'm here : I was born and raised in Bolingbrook; it is very important for me to give back to a community that gave so much to me. I am so excited to do that through the Community Service Council, this is an organization I believe in and know it is for the betterment of the community.

Diana Sorescu

Board Member

Why I'm here : I am here because it’s important to me to support our community with as much as we can. Everyone has a different story to tell and I want to be part of helping that person reach their goal.

Brian S. McDaniel

Board Member

Background: Executive Director of the American Red Cross of the Illinois River Valley.