Carlin Nalley Foundations Board Members
John Bartels, President
John Bartels has been on the Carlin Nalley Foundation Board of Directors since 2009, and has served as President since 2013. John is a 1985 graduate of Lisle High School, and a 1989 graduate of the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana with a degree in Chemical Engineering, and has worked as an engineer and manager at BP for the last 26 years. He lives in Lincoln Park with his wife and two daughters. Quote: “I am extremely proud to be a graduate of Lisle High School, and honored to serve on the Board of this unique foundation that has provided dozens of significant academic scholarships to highly achieving Lisle High School graduates and that brings together the Lisle Alumni for events to celebrate our common history. My experience at Lisle High School was outstanding thanks to many dedicated educational leaders like Carlin Nalley and their commitment to provide opportunities to bring out the best in Lisle’s students. As Board President, I aspire to lead the Carlin Nalley Foundation in growing its role in rewarding excellence among Lisle High School students and cultivating alumni support to do so.” |
2021 Lisle High School Distinguished Alumni Award, Mr. John Bartels.
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Jay Grochowski
Jay Grochowski (Class of 1977) is a founding member of the Carlin Nalley Foundation and served as its President before stepping down after his second term and moving to a Director position. Jay is in sales with Sharp Electronics Corporation of America and is a graduate of Indiana University. He and his wife Rhonda have two children, Lauren and Stefan. Quote: The Carlin Nalley Foundation celebrates the graduating seniors who honor our school, community, and alumni with their achievements, citizenship, and dedication. Our Foundation and each scholarship, is named after a faculty member or alumnus who embodied these values. We are proud honor the students and faculty, past, present, and future, who make our high school a special place. |
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Alan Nalley
Alan Nalley (Class of 1986) has served as Treasurer for the Carlin Nalley Foundation since 2008. Alan graduated from NIU and passed the CPA exam in 1991. He also has an MBA from the University of Chicago. Alan works as a Finance Manager at BP in Chicago, Illinois, and lives with his wife (Denise) and daughter (Katie) in Plainfield.
Quote: "I believe the unique experience of growing up in Lisle has formed a strong connection across alumni. I am proud to be a part of this community and generate support for current outstanding LSHS graduates."
Alan Nalley (Class of 1986) has served as Treasurer for the Carlin Nalley Foundation since 2008. Alan graduated from NIU and passed the CPA exam in 1991. He also has an MBA from the University of Chicago. Alan works as a Finance Manager at BP in Chicago, Illinois, and lives with his wife (Denise) and daughter (Katie) in Plainfield.
Quote: "I believe the unique experience of growing up in Lisle has formed a strong connection across alumni. I am proud to be a part of this community and generate support for current outstanding LSHS graduates."
Robert Taylor
Robert Taylor ('89) has been on the Foundation since 2008, serving as a Director and now as Secretary. He is a Benedictine graduate and has Master's Degrees in Developmental Psychology from ISU and Curriculum from North Central, as well as a CAS in Nonprofit Leadership from Northwestern. Robert is a National Board Certified Teacher and Golden Apple Fellow teaching in the Palatine School District. He and his wife Marcy live in Lisle with their son Jack.
"The Carlin Nalley Foundation is a reflection of the culture of our town, notably our strong family and educational values. There are
no other alumni based foundations in our area giving anything like our diverse scholarship offerings, and that speaks volumes."
Robert Taylor ('89) has been on the Foundation since 2008, serving as a Director and now as Secretary. He is a Benedictine graduate and has Master's Degrees in Developmental Psychology from ISU and Curriculum from North Central, as well as a CAS in Nonprofit Leadership from Northwestern. Robert is a National Board Certified Teacher and Golden Apple Fellow teaching in the Palatine School District. He and his wife Marcy live in Lisle with their son Jack.
"The Carlin Nalley Foundation is a reflection of the culture of our town, notably our strong family and educational values. There are
no other alumni based foundations in our area giving anything like our diverse scholarship offerings, and that speaks volumes."
Bill Buchelt
Bill Buchelt (Class of 1984) has been serving as director on the foundation since 2012. He is a graduate of Illinois Benedictine University (Class of 1988) with a degree in marketing and economics. Since 1988, he has owned and operated Elan Photography in Lisle. He presently lives in Lisle with his wife, Nicole and their four children; Mackenzie, a senior at Valparaiso University, Benjamin, a sophomore at Illinois State University, and Alison a senior and Jordan, a freshman at Lisle High School. "I am very proud and honored to be a member of the foundation named after a man who is very influential in my life when I was growing up, Coach Nalley. In a cause that I absolutely believe in, this foundation serves to support the graduates of Lisle Senior High School in their continuing education endeavors." |
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Don Krause
Don Krause (class of 1972) was voted on to the Foundation board in 2015 & is currently the Director of Communications. He is a ’74 grad of the College of DuPage and has owned his own advertising firm since 1988. He is also a business broker firm under the Midwest Group umbrella. Don donates his time & talents to the Bronzeville Dream Center in Chicago. He lives with his wife Kathy in Lisle and has 2 children Katelyn & Donny.
Quote: “Being part of an organization with Coach’s namesake is quite an honor. I pray that I serve with the same selflessness that Coach Nalley has lived”
Don Krause (class of 1972) was voted on to the Foundation board in 2015 & is currently the Director of Communications. He is a ’74 grad of the College of DuPage and has owned his own advertising firm since 1988. He is also a business broker firm under the Midwest Group umbrella. Don donates his time & talents to the Bronzeville Dream Center in Chicago. He lives with his wife Kathy in Lisle and has 2 children Katelyn & Donny.
Quote: “Being part of an organization with Coach’s namesake is quite an honor. I pray that I serve with the same selflessness that Coach Nalley has lived”
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Karl Csukor
I am from the Class of 1980 at LSHS. I then graduated from North Central College in 1984 with a BA, and the John Marshall Law School in 1987 with a Juris Doctor Degree. I became licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois immediately thereafter. I worked for a larger firm, then a smaller boutique, firm both in Chicago, until I opened my own practice in 1998 in Naperville, where I have remained. I primarily handle real estate, estate planning and administration along with PI litigation. "I believe that Coach Nalley contributed a great deal to Lisle High School, and the greater community as an administrator. I was proud to be asked to me a member of an organization that continues in the same path set forth by the Coach, and for years to come. " |
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Nickole Lanham
Nickole Lanham (class of 1996) was voted on to the Foundation board in 2020. She earned her BA in 2000 from THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA and her MFA in 2006 from ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. She is currently the Gallery Director for the three galleries at North Central College. "I feel fortunate and prideful that the Lisle School District has been an intimate part of my life and the lives of my family for decades. And, importantly provided for my academics, athletics and extracurricular artistic interests, all the while stressing perseverance, honesty and fairness. These were, indeed, formative years and values for which I am grateful. The Carlin Nalley Foundation is aptly named. As a foundation it is the underpinning that supports these important values that are a part of the Lisle's tradition. I feel honored that I might have some small part in helping to advance these important values and see them flourish." |
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Rachel Birkley
Rachel Berkley (class of 2013) was voted on to the Foundation board in 2020. She received her AA from College of DuPage in 2015, BA from North Central College in 2018, and anticipates earning a MA in Higher Education Leadership from North Central College in 2021. She is also a Fulbright alumna, as Rachel served as an English Teaching Assistant in Logroño, Spain for an academic year. Currently, she is employed at North Central College as Coordinator, Education Abroad. “Lisle Community School District #202 provided countless opportunities for me to soar during my time as a student and established a foundation of learning that allowed me to achieve my dreams upon graduation. Thanks to my K-12 teachers, supportive staff members along the way, and tight-knit community in Lisle, I learned how to collaborate, empathize, and lead others. I am honored to serve as a board member for the Carlin Nalley Foundation and give back to the community that gave me everything. I hope to create a strong network of our Lisle alumni, celebrating each of our successes, as well as support current students to achieve their dreams, just as I did. Go Lions!” |
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