“I loved the cause and the people that were behind it. It was an easy yes to join a motivated leadership team that was dedicated to improving the lives of pediatric patients.”

Our Staff

Mike Jostes
Executive Director

Maggie Drain
Director of Operations

Jasmine Richman
Associate Director of Program & Volunteer Services
Board Members
Executive Board
- Matt Robertson - Board Chair - Byline Bank
- Heather Grove - Board Co-Chair - Caliber Advisors
- Laura Pone - Secretary - Polsinelli Law Firm
- Ted Bots - Treasurer - Baker & McKenzie LLP
Emeritus Board
- Brandt Kucharski - Matterport
- Larry Kaufman - Jefferson Wells
- Steve Westerberg - Nelson Westerberg
- Stuart Baum - LargerPond
Board Members
- Josh Spencer - Holland & Knight
- Mike Winters - Marsh
- Reed Hudson - FIDELITONE
- Brian Pomis - Grant Thornton
- Ann Behrens - PFK Mueller
- John Newell - Newfront
- Bill Burris - NPN 360
- Morgan Olenski - Morningstar
- Dr. John Fortunato - Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Tim Taylor - Worldwide Logistic Partners
If you’re interested in learning more about Holiday Heroes and how to get involved, please email us at hello@holiday-heroes.org
