OFFICE OF the MAYOR 1420 Miner Street

Des Plaines, IL 60016 P: 847.391.5301

desplaines.org

Date: August 10, 2017

To: Aldermen

Cc: Michael G. Bartholomew, City Manager

From: Matthew J. Bogusz, Mayor

Subject: Appointments/Reappointments to Commissions

Appointments Expires

Board of Fire and Police

Thomas Green 04/30/2020

Library Board of Trustees

Umair Qadeer 06/30/2019 Nicholas Harkovich 06/30/2020

Planning & Zoning Board

Rebecca Fowler 04/30/2018

Reappointments

Library Board of Trustees

Bruce Lester 06/30/2020 Denise Hudec 06/30/2020 Vincent Rangel 06/30/2020

Planning and Zoning Board

Joseph Catalano 04/30/2020 Steve Bader 04/30/2020

MEMORANDUM

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May 8, 2017

Mayor Mathew J. Bogusz 1420 Miner Street Des Plaines, Illinois 60016

RE: Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

Dear Mayor Bogusz:

I am interested in serving on the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners. I will bring to the board a sincere interest in serving the City of Des Plaines residents in the capacity as a commissioner. I have been a Des Plaines resident for over 35 years and have served on the Economic Development Commission and the Planning and Zoning Board and think that I can ably represent Des Plaines citizens in this position.

In the past I have served as the President of the Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association and was twice appointed by the Governor of Illinois to serve on the State of Illinois Land Surveyors Licensing Board. Should you require my Curriculum Vitae, I would be happy to provide it.

Thank you for your consideration of this request. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Respectfully,

G. Thomas Green

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~ ~ HOJKA QADEER ._) INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

May12, 2017

Re: Des Plaines Public Library trustee position

Dear Mayor Bogusz and Dr. Sarlo:

I am writing to express interest in the opening for one of two Des Plaines Public Library trustees. I am a resident of incorporated Des Plaines and work as a patent attorney.

My interest in the position stems from my own experiences with the public library growing up in Naperville. From biographies of Mickey Mantle and Sandy Koufax to Lloyd Alexander's Chronicles of Prydainto a variety of books on animals, the childhood interests facilitated by my public library card have remained with me as an adult. While the library is much more than a house of books, especially in the Internet age, there still is a certain charm associated with physically holding a book in one's hands and accessing the material therein.

I am also now a father of three. My eldest has a love of reading that developed before we moved to Des Plaines, and I hope his younger siblings will join him in that. Thus I am interested in serving as a Des Plaines Public Library trustee, to help facilitate the process of fostering that interest in my own children and the children of other Des Plaines residents.

I have attached a copy of my resume for your review and consideration. Please feel free to contact me by e-mail at or by phone at-

- if you have any questions.

Best re ards,

Umair A. Qadeer

118 N. Clinton Street, Suite 440, Chicago, IL 60661 Tel 312.248.3020 •Fax 312.674.7579

www.hojkaqadeer.com

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EDUCATION

ADMISSIONS

EXPERIENCE

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The University of Chicago Law School, Chicago, IL J.D., 2007 • Participant, Hinton Moot Court Competition, 2005

The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL M.S. in Chemistry, 2002 • Thesis: "Reaction of Vinyl Ethers with Single-Site Olefin Polymerization Catalysts." • Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry, 1999-2002 • Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry, 1999-2000, 2001-2002

Harvard University, Cambridge, MA A.B . in Chemistry, cum laude, 1998 • Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, 1995-1998 • Teaching Fellow, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, 1996-1998 • President and Co-founder, Boston Muslim Students' Council, 1997-1998 • Faculty Liaison, Harvard Chemistry Students' Association, 1996-1998

California Illinois U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Hojka Qadeer, LLC Managing Partner, 2014-present • Prepare and prosecute patent applications and counsel clients in technologies including

pharmaceuticals, chemicals and chemical compositions, biotechnology, medical devices, clean technologies, materials science, food products, and mechanical devices.

• Prepare legal opinions and advise clients regarding patentability, patent validity, patent infringement, and the freedom to operate.

• Prepare intellectual property agreements and counsel clients regarding patent licensing. • Assist clients in settling intellectual property disputes.

UAQ Law Group, LLC Member, 2011-2014 • Prepared and prosecuted patent applications, prepared intellectual property agreements, counseled

clients, and assisted clients in settling intellectual property disputes.

Hampton Holley LLP, Corona del Mar, CA Contract Attorney, 2011 • Participated in patent and trade secret litigation practice, including drafting motions and pleadings,

researching legal issues, and reviewing documents.

Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP, Chicago, IL (worked remotely in Irvine, CA) Contract Attorney, 2010 • Reviewed and analyzed documents to develop infringement case for biotechnology patent litigation.

Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear LLP, Irvine, CA Associate, 2007-2009, Summer Associate, 2006 • Participated in patent and trademark litigation practice by drafting pleadings, motions, discovery

requests and responses, and correspondence, researching and drafting memoranda on legal issues, and reviewing documents. Practice focused primarily in pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

• Managed patent portfolios for clients in biotechnology and chemical arts by preparing and prosecuting patent applications and counseling clients.

• Analyzed technical issues related to pharmaceutical patent licensing. • Conducted due diligence evaluation of patents to advise clients regarding potential acquisitions.

Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP, Chicago, IL Summer Associate, 2005, 2006, Law Clerk, 2005-2006 • Assisted with various aspects of patent litigation, patent prosecution, and licensing.

UOP LLC, Exploratory & Fundamentals Research, Advanced Characterization, Des Plaines, IL Chemist, 2003-2004 • Analyzed zeolite catalysts used in petrochemical and petroleum refining industries.

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Dear Mayor Matt Bogusz,

My name is Nicholas Harkovich, I am a 28 year resident of Des Plaines and have been an educator from 1976-2010. With being a home school educator from 2001-2010. I also worked at Prairie Lakes Community Center from 1998 to 2009. Being a home educator I have been an avid patron of the DPPL for many years. I find it to be a wonderfu l resource for our community. As such, I can safely say I am sincerely dedicated to our city and seeing it move forward. I am a firm supporter of you and the efforts you have made to move us forward thus far in your first term. As a result of my dedication and appreciation of your work, it has motivated me to really want to give back to the community and serve on the DPPL Board.

I am writing to express my interest formally in serving as a library board trustee. From a professional perspective, I have an appreciation for the value of a library, as wel l as the improvements Dr. Sarlo and the present Board has made regard ing the updates in the library. As a lifelong reader and learner, I appreciate the place that libraries provide readers, patrons, and the community at large. I feel as an educator and someone devoted to the community of Des Plaines I feel I can contribute to the expertise already present on the Board. I would be happy and honored to serve the community,

I would be pleased to answer any questions that you have rega~f interest, my sincerity, or my qualifications. Please feel free to contact me at-

Thank you for your consideration and kind regards,

Nicholas Harkovich

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Nick Harkovich

Objectives To be appointed to a position on the Des Plaines Library Board

Education • Bachelor of Science, Health and Driver Education, May 197 6, Southern Illinois

University at Carbondale

Experience • Personal Caregiver 2012-Present

./ Help elderly with chores and daily living skills

./ Transport elderly to doctor's appointments • Home Educator September 2001 - 2010

./ Educated our two sons • Des Plaines Park District Prairie Lakes Community Center

Building Supervisor/Part Time 1998-Sept. 2009 ./ Set up for events ./ Handled patrons needs and concerns

• Glenbrook South High School District 225 Glenview, IL Teacher/Athletic Equipment manager/coach 1976-2001

./ Health/driver education instructor

./ Coached basketball, football, softball, gymnastics

./ Distribution of athletic equipment • Volunteer for Rainbow Hospice 2010-2013

./ Answered phones

./ Filing

./ Greeting visitors

./ Sat with patients

Activities • Member of the Southern Illinois Alumni Board • Volunteer for Southern Illinois University Athletics • Member of the SIU Chicagoland Golf Committee.

Skills • Apple Computer Skills • Avid Reader

• Good Communication • Flexible/self motivated

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Rebecca Fowler

CORE COMPETENCIES

Integrated Marketing Partner Program Management Email Marketing National Account Management Media Relations Business Development Public Relations Social Media Marketing Account Management Presentation Skills Campaign Strategy Sales Rep Management Fundraising Volunteer Management Sales Training Relationship Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

March 2014-

Present

December 2011-December 2012

February 2011 -

December 2011

SHOPRAISE, div. of The Fundraising Portal, Littleton, CO

Vice-President of Business Development

Manage all aspects of business development, marketing, volunteer, and account management to national and local non-profits. Developed and manage the Partner Program resulting in expanding ShopRaise's reach and the integration with other companies in the non-profit market. Conduct presentations to development directors to promote ShopRaise and its products. Initiate and maintain integrated marketing campaign that includes social media, and email marketing. Develop and maintain relationships with national and local non-profits, schools, teams, clubs, and other organizations to optimize their fund raising efforts via professional staff and/or volunteers. Hire, manage and train account managers nationwide to maximize presentation and sales skills.

PETERSON ASSOCIATES, Chicago, IL Marketing Manager

Managed corporate marketing and communications for a multi-line manufacturer's representative group in the Merchandise Mart focusing on B2B sales to retail stores. Duties included: public relations; brand management; email marketing; social media marketing; newsletter publications; advertising, sales collateral; tradeshow marketing and, press releases for gift industry publications.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, Chicago, IL

Youth Market Director

Responsible for account management, volunteer management and achieving fundraising objectives in the K-12 school market. Recruited teachers as coordinators at area schools and providing training, resources, and motivation throughout event cycles to maximize results. Monitored status of Jump Rope for Heart/Hoops for Heart events in schools and provided excellent customer service, trouble shooting and support. Collaborated with other AHA staff and volunteers as needed to promote and support local initiatives.

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January 1995 -

January 2009

EDUCATION

INNISBROOK WRAPS, Greensboro, NC

Business Development/ Fundraising Consultant Managed fundraising programs in the K-12 school market working with parent groups, school principals, organizations, and clubs. Through excellent customer service and

strong interpersonal and organizational skills, I could consistently retain existing customers as well as obtain new accounts. Created marketing materials and conducted workshops to train volunteers and professiona ls on how to fund raise. Presented effective and innovative promotional plans and ideas designed to motivate accounts to maximize their fund raising potential. Managed and provided support throughout fund raising events and helped volunteers stay on t rack to meet their fund raising goals.

DE PAUL UNIVERSITY, Chicago, IL Bachelor of Science and Arts, Political Science

DE PAUL UNIVERSITY, KELLSTADT MARKETING CENTER, Chicago, IL Integrated Marketing Communications Certificate - June 2014 Completion

Paid Search Marketing Certificate - December 2013 Customer Relationship Manager Marketing Certificate - December 2013 Building an Effective Marketing Plan Certificate - December 2013

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

2015 - Present

June 2010 -

Present

2011- 2013

2009 - 2010

2008 - 2010

Maine Hockey Board Member - Philanthropy Responsible for all philanthropic and fundraising efforts, event planning and marketing of the Parent's Night Out dinner and auction.

Advocacy, Living and Mentoring After Assault (ALMAA) - Vice-President,

Communications and Fundraising

Founding board member, involved in all aspects forming ALMAA. Duties include fund development, Gala Chairperson, sponsorship, volunteer management, communications, and event planning.

Cumberland PTO - Vice-President

Central Little League - Sponsorship and Fundraising Chairperson

Central PTO - President

Highlights included doubling parent participation through inclusion and marketing efforts, started the annual Central Strut, after school and science programs. Other positions included Vice-President of Fundraising and Programs in addition to being a room parent. Participated in District 62's Charting the Path Master Plan process.

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Nancy Peterson

From: Sent: To:

Bruce Lester

Friday, May 5, 2017 11 :25 PM Nancy Peterson

Subject: Re: Library Board

Nancy

I would glad to serve again if the Mayor would like me too.

Bruce

On May 5, 2017 at 4:14 PM Nancy Peterson <npeterson@desplaines.org> wrote:

Bruce,

Your term on the Library Board of Trustees will expire on June 30, 2017. The Mayor asked that I contact you in hopes that you would like to be reappointed.

Please let me know via email or letter if you would be interested in serving.

Thanks much,

Nancy

NANCY PETERSON

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY. OFFICE OF T H E MAYOR

City of Des Plaines

1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016

P. 847.391.5301 W. desplaines.org

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Nancy Peterson

From: Denise Hudec Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 8:25 AM To: Nancy Peterson Cc: Subject:

Holly Sorensen (hsorensen@dppl.org) Re: Library Board of Trustees

Hi Nancy,

Thank you so much for your email. I would like to be reappointed to the library board.

Please tell the mayor thank you.

Denise

Sent from my iPhone

On May 5, 2017, at 4 :15 PM, Nancy Peterson <npeterson@desplaines.org> wrote :

Denise,

Your term on the Library Board of Trustees will expire on June 30, 2017. The Mayor asked that I contact you in hopes that you would like to be reappointed.

Please let me know via email or letter if you would be interested in serving.

Thanks much,

Nancy

NANCY P ETERSON

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, OFFICE OF TH E MAYOR

City of Des Plaines 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 P. 84 7.391.5301 W. desplaines.org

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Nancy Peterson

From: Sent: To:

Vincent Rangel Friday, May 12, 2017 8:00 PM

Nancy Peterson Subject: Re: Library Board of Trustees

Nancy, Please tell the Mayor that I would be honored to serve on the Library Board.

Thank you for the offer.

Vince Rangel

Sent from my iPhone

On May 5, 2017, at 4:16 PM, Nancy Peterson <npeterson@desplaines.org> wrote:

Vince,

Your term on the Library Board of Trustees will expire on June 30, 2017. The Mayor asked that I contact you in hopes that you would like to be reappointed .

Please let me know via email or letter if you would be interested in serving.

Thanks much,

Nancy

NANCY PETERSON EXECUTIVE SECRETARY. OFF ICE OF TH E MAYOR

City of Des Plaines 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 P. 847.391.5301 W. desplaines.org

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May 9, 2017

Mayor Matt Bogusz City of Des Plaines 1420 Miner St. Des Plaines, IL 60016

Dear Mayor Bogusz:

I have enjoyed serving on the Zoning Board for the last several years and would like to continue for another term. With all of my past ZB experience and my background in engineering and program management and development, I feel I can continue to contribute to the Zoning Board.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Joseph R. Catalano, P.E.

JRC/ ID:\C:\Users\jcatalano\AECOM\Personal\Zoning Board Reappointment Request_ 04-04-13.doc

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May 7, 2017

Mr. Matthew J. Bogusz Mayor City of Des Plaines 1420 Miner Street Des Plaines, IL 60016

Steven E. Bader

Per the email I received on Friday, May 5, 2017 that my term is expiring, I would like to be reappointed to the Planning and Zoning Board.

I have found it to be quite interesting to learn how the various functions of the city government make our city both a resident and business friendly community.

It is my honor to be able to be on the Planning and Zoning Board and I Thank You for the opportunity to be a part of the government function.

Steven E. Bader

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