Board of Trustees
Downers Grove Township has four trustees elected at large. They, with the supervisor, comprise the township board of trustees. Each board member, including the supervisor, has one vote.
To email all 4 trustees, send emails to: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Kevin Szczerba (pronounced “Zerba”) lives in Hinsdale and is originally from Chicago. Kevin graduated from Lake Park High School and received a degree in electronic engineering. He served in the Army and then began his career in the printing industry, where he has been working for over 30 years. He is currently a Regional Sales Manager for Mutoh America, with half of North America as his territory. Like many people in sales, he prides himself on his ability to build strong relationships, not only with clients but with everyone at work from the interns all the way up to C-level executives. Solutions oriented, he is known for always bringing new ideas to the table, and he looks forward to contributing this skill to the Board of Trustees.
He volunteered at the Bloomingdale Baseball and Softball Association for nine years as head coach, teaching and mentoring young baseball enthusiasts. He also volunteered for five years on the Auxiliary Board for Hepzibah House in Oak Park, coordinating and planning fundraisers as well as events that help the children there to overcome challenges and to thrive.
Email: [email protected]
Michelle Moreno moved to Downers Grove Township from New York two years ago. A career Accounts Receivable / Credit Analyst, she has practiced this profession for over 20 years. Her deep experience makes her an expert in understanding and interpreting dense financial documentation such as bank statements, profit & loss reports, credit references, account reconciliation, and bank statements.
While in New York she was the Sergeant at Arms for the Yonkers Hispanic Cultural Foundation, working to feed seniors, run food banks and raise money for the organization.
Michelle earned an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice with Honors at Gibbs College in Livingston, New Jersey. She applies the same drive and determination to every task that she undertakes, and you can bet that she will pour her big heart into serving the Downers Grove Township community as Trustee.
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Since her undergraduate years, Karol has actively served her community with innovation, vision, and leadership. At the University of Iowa, Ms. Sole was elected as President of the Collegiate Associations Council, the academic half of the bicameral student government. She served on the search committee to fill the vacancy of University President, and was an original incorporator of Student Broadcasters, Incorporated, which oversees the University student radio station KRUI.
While in Keokuk, Iowa, Karol was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees of Southeastern Community College, and was elected as a Trustee when the appointment expired. Ms. Sole was selected by the County Board of Supervisors to serve on the County Compensation Board, which set the salaries of County officials. As Chair of the Keokuk Historic Preservation Commission, she sought and received the Commission’s first grant from the City. She was active on the Main Street Keokuk Board of Directors, the Keokuk City Planning and Zoning Commission, and the United Way Board.
Karol volunteered at the Indian Prairie Public Library in Darien to coordinate a Current Events discussion group. Her community commitment includes service as an officer for the Friends of the Westmont Public Library.
Sole works full-time in Environmental, Health and Safety at an area pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. She is also a Past President of the Chicago Chapter of the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals.
She has served as President and President-Elect of the Democratic Women of DuPage County and as Vice Chair of the Downers Grove Township Democratic Organization. She has been attending meetings of the Downers Grove Township Board for 16 years and has attended more meetings than any of the currently elected officials. Karol is a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians and has served as an officer in the Illinois Association of Parliamentarians.
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Richard “Rick” Friel moved to Downers Grove in 2018 because of its strong community involvement, solid growth and tax base, and its beautiful parks and neighborhoods. Prior to moving to Downers Grove Rick spent 20 years as a first responder / volunteer firefighter in a nearby suburb. Rick has 30+ years of professional experience in operations and management in manufacturing for a multinational company. Rick’s experience provides a practical understanding of how to address township challenges and make informed decisions that will benefit everyone in the Township. He will prioritize transparency in Township government, improve services the Township offers, and ensure that our tax dollars are spent effectively and efficiently.