Legacy Guild announces new president, board members

The Legacy Guild announced today that La Grange resident Bill Carney has been appointed President of the local nonprofit succeeding Jack DaDan of La Grange.

DaDan, who served as President since the charity’s inception in 2012, remains on the Executive Board as Past President. DaDan and Carney are two of the founding board members of the charity established to provide college scholarships for students in Lyons Township District 204 who have lost a parent.

Legacy Guild Scholars represent 10 communities in District 204 including Brookfield, Burr Ridge, Countryside, Hodgkins, Indian Head Park, La Grange, La Grange Highlands, La Grange Park, Western Springs and Willow Springs.

Other appointments to the all-volunteer 11-person Executive Board include:

• Brian Davis of La Grange as Vice President;
• Dave Schwartz of La Grange, Secretary;
• Bob Cordes of La Grange re-appointed Treasurer;
• Ned Sher of La Grange, Board member;
• Jim Stork of La Grange, Board member; and
• Ryan Williamson of La Grange, Board member.
• Rolling off the Executive Board are La Grange residents and founding members Tom Scaletta, MD, and Mike Lannan.

The Guild also has an Advisory Board consisting of 60-plus supporters who reside in many communities throughout District 204.

Carney, a finance executive, is active in many local organizations and nonprofits including Secretary of the La Grange Business Association and Past Board Chair of the Greater La Grange YMCA. He said, “Jack and the other founding members rolling off the Board have made a huge mark on this community and we intend to carry on their legacy of fellowship, scholarship and mentorship.”

Thanks to the overwhelming generosity and support of the local community, The Legacy Guild has now provided $478,500 in college scholarship awards since its inception in 2012. More than 98 cents of every dollar raised by the Guild goes directly to fund scholarships. Each Legacy Guild Scholar receives a $2,500 scholarship renewable for up to four years of college – a commitment of up to $10,000 per student.

To help support this scholarship program, visit www.TheLegacyGuild.com.

The Legacy Guild was formed in 2012 by a group of men from La Grange and surrounding areas drawn together after a cluster of sudden and unexpected deaths of some great friends and neighbors. The Guild formed within weeks of these tragic events to offer support to each other and to transcend our grief and sorrow. Our fellowship group meets regularly to discuss important issues, including how to be a better father, husband, son, brother, neighbor and friend. The Legacy Guild Scholars program developed out of these fellowship meetings.