Mission Matters

Rich Tatara is an active member and President of the Rotary Club of Naperville, a worldwide network of people in action triumphing over community issues through leadership and community building. He is an experienced global leader in telecommunications and IT and a retiree at Tellabs, where he worked for 22 years. Throughout his Tellabs career, Rich held several senior leadership positions, includ...

Adam Russo is the Founder of Reliable Coaching and Strategy, a coaching consultancy helping organizations manage people, processes, and strategies. He's also the Founder of Edgewood Clinical Services, a full-service mental healthcare provider for all ages. Before exiting the company after 16 years, Adam grew the organization to eight figures in revenue, 140 employees, and served thousands of clien...

Rick Lochner is the President and CEO of RPC Leadership Associates, a leadership and business consultancy that helps develop entrepreneurs, executives, nonprofit board members, and professionals. He honed his skills while serving 11 years in the military, leading soldiers in challenging environments worldwide. Upon leaving the Army, Rick spent the next 18 years in corporate leadership, ranging fro...

Paul Feith is the President of Paul Gregory Media, a mission-based digital marketing agency that offers services such as branding, marketing campaigns, social media management, SEO, advertising, and fundraising. Paul is a self-described computer and technology nerd who started his first entrepreneurial venture as the owner of Compu-Tech, a database programming company. After a long career in corpo...

Sarah Grycko-Oprzedek is the President and CEO of United Way of Will County, an organization that champions the self-sufficiency, health, safety, and education of the residents in Will County. She's been a loyal servant leader of the United Way for 17 years, beginning her career as a Community Relations Manager and progressing up the ladder into senior leadership. Before United Way, Sarah worked i...

Tim Frick is the Founder and President of Mightybytes, a Chicago-based digital agency and Certified B Corporation helping nonprofits, social enterprises, and purpose-driven companies. He is also a speaker, community leader, and author on sustainable design and has published four books, including Designing for Sustainability: A Guide to Building Greener Digital Products and Services . In addition t...

Marissa Schmidt is the Marketing Director at Paul Gregory Media (PGM), an award-winning marketing agency driven by purpose. In her day-to-day role, Marissa interacts directly with clients and oversees the entire project lifecycle, from ideation to execution. She has over five years of digital marketing experience, including content strategy, graphic design, social media management, and effective c...

Shefali Trivedi is the Founder, President, and CEO of A Better We, a platform committed to empowering individuals and communities via resources, services, and curated events. With 30 years of experience in marketing, sales, and project management, Shefali has held various roles in the government and nonprofit sectors, including the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Before founding A Better We, she...

Ashley Kratschmer is the Digital Marketing Coordinator at Paul Gregory Media (PGM), a mission-based marketing agency dedicated to serving clients' altruistic values. In her role at PGM, Ashley oversees all digital marketing tasks and is responsible for generating impressions, leads, and awareness for the agency's client base. Ashley's five years of experience in the industry has allowed her to wor...

Katrina Syrris is the Social Media Manager at Paul Gregory Media (PGM), a mission-based marketing agency dedicated to serving clients' altruistic values. A self-described social butterfly with a flair for communication, she acquiesced to hone her social media skills. Katrina's hands-on experience and efforts make her an asset at PGM. When she's not creating content, Katrina can be found building t...

Paul Feith is the President of Paul Gregory Media, a mission-based digital marketing agency that offers services such as branding, marketing campaigns, social media management, SEO, advertising, and fundraising. Paul is a self-described computer and technology nerd who started his first entrepreneurial venture as the owner of Compu-Tech, a database programming company. After a long career in corpo...