Our team

We’re honored to introduce our Board and Advisory Council—dedicated volunteers working to inspire health across Chicago’s Western Suburbs through education, resource connection, and community support that make healthy choices easier.

OptWell Board of Directors

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Joe Bohne

Secretary

Sage Advisors Group LLC, Founder and Managing Partner

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Gioia Giannotti

(r)evolution architecture, llc., Co-Founder and

VP of Operations

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Elva Gonzalez

Healthy Communities Foundation, CFO

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Kris Lonsway, PhD

President

The Lonsway Group, Leadership Coach

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Jill McCormick

Edward Jones, Financial Advisor

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Carlene Motto

Belmont Village Senior Living, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer

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Kristin Turner

Treasurer

DRW, Director

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Brian Waterman, EdD

LTHS D204 Superintendent

OptWell Advisory Council

Bill Carney, DRE, Inc., Senior Vice President Finance

Jennifer Conroyd, Fluid Running, Founder and CEO

Nancy Cummings, Cummings Marketing/Communications, Marketing Consultant

Brian Davis, Home Helpers Home Care in Hinsdale, Owner

Bill Dwyer, Helping Hand, President & CEO

Jackie Errico, Just Lift Fitness, Co-Owner

Ngozi Ezike, MD, Sinai Chicago, President and CEO

Brian Ganan, EdD, D105, Superintendent

Olga Garcia-Bedoya, MD, UIC, Medical Director

Halle McCormick, The Local Gym, LaGrange Fitness, Enhance Fitness, Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer

Laurie Knutte, Plant-based Nutrition Consultant

Sean McDermott, City of Countryside, Mayor

Liz Sorrentino, Event Producer