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The Center for Enriched Living Announces Shea Hart as Board President

Hart began his two-year term July 1

The Center for Enriched Living (CEL), a non-profit organization in north suburban Riverwoods that serves teens and adults with developmental disabilities, is pleased to announce Shea Hart of Pleasant Prairie, WI, as the board president for a two-year term.

“I am so proud to be a part of this dynamic and growing organization. I’m excited to continue the successful trajectory that my predecessors have set,” incoming board president, Shea Hart says.

Hart’s term starts with Kim Cysewski of Lincolnshire (retired) and Angela McKeirnan of Tower Lakes (Director, Quality & Process Improvement at US Cellular) promoted to Vice Presidents on the Executive Committee.

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Rounding out the Executive Committee are:

Treasurer, Daniel Ripes of Highland Park, Corporate Finance Manager & Business Development at PEAT International

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Secretary, Dave Coit of Chicago, Service Sales Manager, Atomatic Mechanical Services

Immediate Past President, Byron Holden of Gurnee, Vice President Procurement at CDW in Vernon Hills

Additionally, four new board members were added to the board bringing breadth and depth from a variety of fields including finance, technology and home health care. New board members are:

Michael Berliant of Deerfield, President, Gentle Home Services, Inc.

Julie Hakim of Northbrook, VP Finance & Administration, Lundbeck LLC

Gregg Higdon of Chicago, Senior Manager, Autodesk – CDW

Irwin “Chuck” Oler of Lincolnshire, Principal, Trim Tabs

“Our board truly gives tirelessly in support of our mission so that people with developmental disabilities can be fully included in the community, achieve personal success and enjoy a good quality of life,” said Executive Director, Harriet Levy. “We’re pleased to add these dynamic individuals to our team and look forward to the energy they will bring to our team of leaders.”

About the Center for Enriched Living

The Center for Enriched Living enhances and enriches the lives of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities – from youth through adulthood. CEL provides a space for our members to lead their best lives by learning new social, educational and independent living skills, connected to friends, opportunities and community. More information available at www.CenterForEnrichedLiving.org.

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