Patrick McKernan - President

Patrick McKernan has been a resident of Streamwood since 1990, president of his neighborhood watch group, a member of the Streamwood Kiwanis, and member of the Streamwood Zoning board of appeals for over 5 years. In 1994 Patrick and his wife Patty started their own telephone interconnect company. Patrick joined the Streamwood Chamber of Commerce attending his first business after hours in November of 1996. Today his company, Capital Telecom Incorporated, services the telecommunications needs of businesses both locally and around the world. Patrick is a licensed electrician, has been a licensed pilot for over 20 years, and is the proud father of two daughters.

Nancy Roach - Vice President

As an active member of the Streamwood Chamber for the past 4 years, Nancy has served as Chair of the Auction and Scholarship Recognition Committee. Nancy has served as Vice President of the Power Networking Group and is presently serving as the President. She has demonstrated a thoughtful, caring open approach to serving the Chamber. With 25 years of industry experience Nancy is a natural networker and introduces Chamber members to others every chance she can. As a financial advisor, she brings an understanding of fiscal responsibility.

Dianne Dedick - Secretary

Dianne has been the owner of her Mary Kay business for 28 years and has been a member of the Streamwood Chamber for 5 years. During the 5 years as a member Dianne has been on many committees, volunteering for planning and decorating for many events and co-chair for the 2009 Annual Dinner. The "Chamber" is a great tool for businesses and as a board member she is dedicated to promote, expand and work for the betterment of all concerned. In addition Dianne has been in marketing at the community level for St. Alexius Medical Center for the past 5 years.

Christine A. Pappin - Treasurer

I have been in the Chamber since 2006. I have been active with the Power Networking group since I joined the chamber. I served as treasurer for the group for 2 years. Gary and I have been married for 31 years with 1 son and have lived in Streamwood the entire time. I've been active with the Annual Dinner and the Scholarship Auction Dinner. In 2007 I was voted the Business Person of the Year Award. My Company- Cruises Inc, creates dreams and memories of a lifetime for the community. I look forward to helping the Chamber grow and reach its full potential.

Katy Dolan Baumer - Director

I am a resident of Streamwood and owner of Katy’s All Types Services desktop publishing, located in the Village, and as such, am concerned about the business environment, taxes and the community welfare. I am the elected Clerk for the Hanover Township and I have served as an elected Trustee for the Poplar Creek Library District, Director on the Medical Accountability Network Board, U-46 Foundation Charter Board Member and Secretary Pro-Tem, Hanover Township Mental Health Board Director, Commissioner on the Blood Commission for the Village of Streamwood, Secretary for the Streamwood Lions Club, Past Lioness Chair for Lions District 1-J, and Past Lioness Co-Chair for the State of Illinois Lions. It is with honor and privilege that I have been given the opportunity to serve the residents of Hanover Township in the capacity of Trustee 2005-09. Serving is a habit with me; I believe that we can only better ourselves through service to others. In addition, Katy hopes to assist in insuring that basic requirements are met and that monies are disbursed to best serve those in need in her capacity as Board Liaison and Secretary to the Township Mental Health Board.

Joan Flaskamp - Director

Joan has been in business for 13 years. She is the Assistant Chapter Director of Trike Riders International Illinois-1, Vice President of Heartwood Home Inspections and a member of the National Network of Embroidery Professionals. Joan was Streamwood Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year in 1991. She prides herself on her good quality products and great pricing. She and her husband Dave reside in Gilberts, they have 3 children and 5 grandkids. Her philosophy for promoting the Chamber is promote it by word of mouth and how the Chamber can work for you.

Yogi Patel - Director

Yogi is the owner of Yogi Appliance Services. He has been in business for 3 years and can fix any appliance out there. He is a member and Vice President of the Power Networking Group. Yogi loves helping to people and believes that he can help generate more business to the Chamber by doing the right thing by people. Being in the business of service, it�s important to get things done right the first time, �one call does it all�. Yogi resides in Streamwood with his wife and kids.

Gayle Peneschi - Director

Gayle is the Executive Director of the Hanover Park Community Resource Coalition. Helping children make better choices today...for tomorrow! She was appointed director to the Chamber board in 2009.

Tushar Vyas - Director

Tushar is an agent for Liberty Mutual Insurance in Algonquin and was appointed to the Chamber board in 2009.

Ann Townsend - Executive Secretary

Ann Townsend has been an intricate part of the Streamwood Chamber for over 20 years. As the Executive Secretary, Ann is a "human" encyclopedia when it comes to the Chamber not to mention she keeps the office running. Before coming to Streamwood, Ann was the Executive Director of the Fairview Heights Chamber of Commerce in downstate Illinois. Ann and her husband Nelson live in Hanover Park and have three grown children.