Welcoming New Committee Members

June 25, 2025
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We are pleased to announce the recent appointment of two new members to our Professional Advisor Committee, Mark Bubien of Glen Ellyn and Kathy Krochock of Wheaton, as well as one new member to our Marketing Committee, Bill Pearch of Elmhurst.

“We are grateful to have experienced volunteer leaders contributing their expertise to our mission,” said Mike Sitrick, president & CEO. “It is critical to have passionate community members with diverse and specialized skill sets helping invest in the future of our community.”

Please join us in welcoming these new committee members:

Mark Bubien, Professional Advisor Committee (Glen Ellyn) As a wealth advisor, Mark works closely with business owners, C-suite executives, and high net worth clients to manage investing, tax and estate strategies, generational transfer, lending and more. Mark and his family reside in Glen Ellyn.

Kathy Krochock, Professional Advisor Committee (Wheaton) recently retired from a 40-year career as an attorney and trust officer, helping families through some of the most difficult stages of life. She has deep roots in the DuPage Community, growing up in Lombard as the youngest of six children, and calling Wheaton home for the last 20 years. With these unique perspectives, she has taken an active role in the Foundation for over 20 years, both as a volunteer and a donor-advisor.

Bill Pearch, Marketing Committee (Elmhurst) is a lifelong marketing and communications professional, with experience in philanthropic organizations, AEC (architecture/engineering/construction) firms, and park districts. He is currently the Strategic Growth Team manager focused on business development for WSP’s Earth and Environment division, and is a former DuPage Foundation team member. He is an avid baseball fan, writing about the game in his free time.

These dedicated professionals bring a deep commitment to community service and wealth of professional expertise to DuPage Foundation. Their leadership will help drive our mission forward and leave a lasting impact across DuPage County.

For more information about the Foundation, or to arrange future media opportunities, please contact:

Kait Miller Balsewicz, CFRE, CAP®

Director of Executive Operations & Planning

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