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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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."

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”