The Leaders Behind the Vision

The Transforming Futures Capital Campaign is guided by a dedicated group of community leaders who are committed to expanding opportunity for young people across Lake County. Through their leadership, advocacy, and support, this Campaign Cabinet is helping bring the vision of a permanent Career Readiness and Workforce Training Hub to life.

Capital Campaign Cabinet

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Leigh Ann Charlot

Campaign Co-Chair, Community Partner
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Regis Charlot

Campaign Co Chair, Community Partner
An older man with gray hair smiles outdoors, wearing a black leather jacket over a navy sweater and white collared shirt. Snow and brown grass are visible in the background on a clear day.

Allen Berger

Retired, Plante Moran

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Jim Biel

Chairperson

US Tool Group

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Carlton Kindred

Keller Williams Realty Infinity

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Kay Kneeland

Director

Retired, Abbott Laboratories

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Nyerere Billups

The Growfessor
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Steve Blinderman

Chair Emeritus

Blinderman Construction Company, Inc