2017 Spring HOD Elections Slate of Candidates for Office

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1 2017 Spring HOD Elections Slate of Candidates for Office The following is a slate of candidates for election as officers for Illinois Swimming. Nominating Committee: Jeff Arce (CATS), Andrew Jovanovic (WILD), Dave Krotiak (FOX), Mary Ruffin (AA), Jayne Spittler (SCT)e (Positions listed in alphabetical order). Age Group Vice Chair Jon Cabel (SCST) Joey Waldorf (NTSC) Membership Registration Pam Lowenthal (UN)- incumbent Officials Chair Jack Yetter (SCST) Program Operations Vice Chair Brett Cumberland (ULT) Safety Coordinator Melissa Healy (MMSC)- incumbent Safe Sport Chair Ryan Counihan (LWSA)- incumbent Treasurer Paul DiGiallonardo (DDST)- incumbent Marc Tucci (RED)

2 2017 Nominees for Board Offices and Committee Chairs (Positions listed in alphabetical order) AGE GROUP VICE CHAIR Jon Cabel (SCST) Since 2000 Coach Cabel has help the SCST grow from a 150 swimmer team to a club that has over 440 swimmers participate yearly. During his time with the Team Jon has coached SCST State Champions, State Record Holders, National Top 16 Swimmers, Junior National, Senior National and Olympic Trial Qualifiers. While at SCST Coach Cabel has worked with four Team Illinois Zones Staffs and Head Coach twice. Jon was recognized as Illinois Swimming Age Group Coach of the Year; he has also served as Illinois Swimming Age Group Vice Chair for Illinois Swimming. Joey Waldorf (NTSC) Joey began with New Trier Swim Club in the fall of 2013 as a Senior Coach. Prior to joining NTSC, Joey coached for four years with Piranhas Swim Club in Iowa where he worked with swimmers of all age and ability level. Coach Joey's philosophy is that structure, routine, and continuity encourage positive growth and development physically and psychologically. Since joining NTSC he has coached swimmers to team records, Olympic Trials, Junior Nationals, Spring and Summer Sectionals, Senior State, Zones, Age Group State, and Regionals. OFFICIALS CHAIR Jack Yetter (SCST) I have been involved in Illinois Swimming nearly my entire life. I was a club, YMCA, high school and college athlete in Illinois from 1976 to I then coached swimming until I began officiating in 2009 and have averaged over 100 sessions per year since I have been Meet Referee at three Regional Championships and three State Championships, and Administrative Referee at five other State Championship Meets. Since 2014 I have served the Officials Committee in positions focusing on the training of new and advancing officials. I have been a practicing attorney for 21 years, running a business focused on litigation and business law. I currently serve on the board of directors of three charities and two businesses. My children, 13 and 15, swim for the St. Charles Swim Team, and my wife Julie is also a referee.

3 PROGRAM OPERATIONS VICE CHAIR Brett Cumberland (ULT) Brett currently serves as the Chair of the ISI Officials Committee. He has been a USA Swimming member for 8 years, and served on his club board as Vice President, Ways & Means. Brett has been involved in many state championship meets and helped the Officials Committee with planning training events, meets and has been in the position of on-deck mentor many times. He is the Chief Information Officer for the Abercrombie & Kent Group of Companies. MEMBERSHIP/REGISTRATION COORDINATOR Pam Lowenthal (Illinois Swimming) Pam currently holds this position which is not term-limited -- for ISI. She has been a member of USA Swimming for 20 years. For the past three years, she has served as chair of the National USA Swimming Membership and Registration Committee. She is the Central Zone Diversity Coordinator, and serves on National Task Forces for On Line Registration and Zone Workshops SAFE SPORT CHAIR Ryan Counihan (LWSA) Ryan currently serves as ISI Safe Sport Chair, and is the Head Coach of the Lincoln Way Swim Association Gators. He has been a member of Illinois Swimming/USA Swimming for 17 years. In his day job, he is a social worker for child welfare. SAFETY COORDINATOR Melissa Healy (MMSC) Melissa Healy has been the Head Coach of the Mundelein Mustangs since 2014, and a member of Illinois Swimming/USA Swimming for 15 years. She currently serves as the ISI Safety Coordinator. Melissa s relevant skills and experiences: I've been working in aquatics in some way since I was 15. I was the Aquatics Director at MHS until 2004 and was in charge of all safety training, etc. I am very organized, and work well with people. I believe safety is of utmost important whether it be in the pool or out.

4 TREASURER Paul DiGiallonardo (DDST) Paul DiGiallonardo is an Executive Director and Branch Manager within the Wealth Management Division of Morgan Stanley. His practice focuses primarily on providing investment excellence for corporations, pensions and endowments. This broad range of experience allows Mr. DiGiallonardo to provide Morgan Stanley clients comprehensive, innovative, strategic and tactical financial solutions. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was an associate with the international financial services firm of Barclays Capital. While Mr. DiGiallonardo has provided financial counsel in many business related areas, he is focused on his relationship with the Morgan Stanley advisors in Central Illinois. Mr. DiGiallonardo s wide variety of experience in the field of institutional and retail management has been leveraged into the creation of a successful franchise within Central Illinois. In addition to his current role, Mr. DiGiallonardo has served as Branch Risk Officer, Complex Sales Manager, and Complex Manager. Mr. DiGiallonardo was born in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from Pace University with a BBA in Marketing Management. Mr. DiGiallonardo has completed the Northern Illinois Certified Financial Planner Program, Illinois Public Pension Fund Certified Trustee Program and is an Investment Management Consultant. He is also a graduate of the Morgan Stanley Leadership Development Program. Mr. DiGiallonardo has been recognized by On Wall Street as a recipient of the Top Branch Manager Award five times, most recently in 2015, including Branch Manager of the Year in 2014 as recognized by On Wall Street Magazine. Additionally, he was recognized as a Central Illinois 40 Leaders under 40 recipients in He is past President of both the LaGrange Park Police Pension Board and the LaGrange Park Little League, as well as Co-Founder and Past President of the Dunlap Girls Softball Association. Mr. DiGiallonardo is formerly an Executive Board Member of the Great Peoria Business Alliance, where he chaired the CEO Council. He previously was a member of the City of Peoria s Planning Commission and the Peoria Zoological Society s Leadership Cabinet. Mr. DiGiallonardo is currently a Board Member of the Heart of Illinois United Way, the Peoria Civic Center Authority (Vice Chairman), Dunlap Educational Foundation Board (Board President), Peoria Convention and Visitors Bureau, Illinois Swimming (Treasurer)and the Dunlap Dolphins Swim Club (Treasurer). Mr. DiGiallonardo lives in Peoria with his wife of 18 years, Colleen, and their four children, Gabby, Ryan, Grace and Luke.

5 Marc Tucci (RED) I have been with Wells Fargo Advisors in Bloomington, IL for 23 years as a Managing Director-Investment Officer. My family has been part of the Bloomington/Normal community for three generations, helping people build and manage their investments. I am a member of Wells Fargo Advisors Chairman's Council, the highest level of achievement. We have been with Redbird Swim Club since August 2005 and I have been a nonathlete USA swimming member since I have three boys that have gone through the RED program. My involvement with the club has gone from parent to facilities coordinator for meets to RED Meet Director for two meets a year for the last six years. I have also been the business coordinator between Illinois State University and Redbird Swim Club.