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Little City Elects New Slate of Officers

Advocating for hundreds of children and adults with autism and other disabilities, the Little City Board of Directors appoints eight new officers

Advocating for hundreds of children and adults with autism and other disabilities, the Little City Board of Directors appoints eight new officers

 PALATINE, Ill.–Dec. 28, 2011—Directing more than 40 of Chicago’s finest public and private sector leaders, Little City Foundation’s newly elected officers of the board will help generate much-needed awareness and funds for children and adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“I’m delighted and honored to serve as the new Board President,” commented Little City Board President Edward J. Hockfield.  “For more than 50 years, Little City has helped advance the field of disability care and we are now perfectly poised to engage an era of opportunity and growth.”

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The newly appointed officers include:

President, Edward J. Hockfield, Time Tested Formulas, Inc.
Executive Vice President, Matthew B. Schubert, Paramount Staffing
Vice President, Douglas A. Wilson, Breakthrough Technologies, LLC
Treasurer, Matthew B. Schubert, Paramount Staffing
Assistant Treasurer, Charles G. Fergus, Office of the Illinois Attorney General
Secretary, Daniel N. Luber, Rabjohns Financial Group
Assistant Secretary, Alex G. Alexandrou, City of Aurora
Immediate Past President, Fred G. Lebed, The Prairie Group Consulting, Inc.
General Counsel, John J. George, Daley and George, Ltd.

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Engaging and supporting individuals, families and communities, Little City ensures that hundreds of children and adults in need can realize their unique potential to live safely, learn continuously, explore creatively and work productively throughout their lifetimes.

The Little City Board of Directors are comprised of philanthropic executives and advocates who possess the vision, passion and drive enabling the agency to serve as a model of excellence in the non-profit sector.  

Those who occupy the Little City boardroom recognize and accept a legal and moral duty to ensure Little City fulfills its mission and purpose effectively, efficiently and responsibly.

To view a listing of all board members and board advisors, visit: http://www.littlecity.org/about/boardlist.aspx.

To support individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, visit www.littlecity.org/support.

For complete information, visit www.littlecity.org or contact Lisa Hoffmann at lhoffmann@littlecity.org or 847-221-7825. 

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About Little City Foundation
For more than 50 years, Little City Foundation has developed innovative and personalized programs to fully assist and empower children and adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.  With a commitment to attaining a greater quality of life for Illinois’ most vulnerable citizens, Little City actively promotes choice, person-centered planning and a holistic approach to health and wellness.  Little City’s ChildBridge services include in-home personal and family supports, clinical and behavior intervention, 24/7 residential services and special needs foster care and adoption.  Little City’s LifePath Adult Services offers a variety of residential options, employment opportunities, home-based services, case management, day supports, Special Olympics, an award-winning Center for the Arts and more. The organization has a 56-acre campus in Palatine and offices in Chicago.  Visit www.littlecity.org.  

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