DuPage Foundation is pleased to announce the recent appointment of five new Committee members. Joining the Glen Ellyn Fund Advisory Committee are Britta Albrecht, Jennifer Darnall, and Steven Kotarba, all of Glen Ellyn. Michelle Carlson of Darien has joined the All In DuPage Campaign Committee, and Mike Frigo of Naperville has joined the Professional Advisor Committee.
“It’s a pleasure to have these talented individuals join our Committees as volunteer leaders,” said Mike Sitrick, DuPage Foundation president & CEO. “Community members play a vital role in helping advance the Foundation’s mission by sharing their knowledge and expertise. They also help us foster critical relationships by serving as community ambassadors and connectors.”
Britta Albrecht is a project manager by day, with recent experience in Gen AI and Data & Analytics, and an extensive history of orchestrating successful communication campaigns. In her time away from her day job, she is active in local civics including serving as the development committee chair of the Glen Ellyn Public Library’s Friends of the Library (FOL) fundraising arm and as secretary of the Civic Betterment Committee (CBC), a non-partisan group to recruit candidates for Glen Ellyn elected Village and Library offices.
Michelle Carlson is a retired managing director who worked in the financial services industry. She spent many years of her career as a banker, leader, and advisor to individuals and families. She values relationships and relationship building and enjoys the continuing story that is part of each client’s life. Michelle is involved with the Alzheimer’s Association of Illinois Board, serving as chair of the Illinois Women Conquer ALZ.
Jennifer Darnall and her husband Matt have lived in Glen Ellyn since 1992, raising their two now adult children in town. Jennifer has been involved with many organizations including Glen Ellyn Infant Welfare, Glen House Food Pantry, Bridge Communities, and Glenbard West High School. She is currently active in the Glen Ellyn Woman’s Club and Friends of the Glen Ellyn Library.
Steven Kotarba has a B.S. in economics and finance from Indiana University and a law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law. Steve is a managing director with Epiq Global. He is also the founder of Monty’s Home Medical. Steve and his spouse have four children—two in college, one in high school, and one in junior high. He frequently volunteers in the community as a coach for youth sports and as the Federation Chief for the YMCA Guides and Princesses program.
Mike Frigo is a director with the CPA firm, Adducci Vega Financial Group, and works with various tax and audit clients. Prior to this role, he was the president & CEO of Mayslake Village. Mike is also an adjunct professor at DePaul University. He is a volunteer member of Joliet Catholic Academy’s finance committee and chair of the Board of Christian Brothers Risk Pooling Trust.
About the Glen Ellyn Fund
Established in 2017, the Glen Ellyn Fund Initiative (GEFI) is a partnership between the Village of Glen Ellyn and DuPage Foundation that provides Glen Ellyn residents and friends with a vehicle to support unique projects and opportunities aimed at preserving and enhancing the quality of life throughout Glen Ellyn. Learn more at dupagefoundation.org/initiatives/glen-ellyn-fund.
