Above / Little Friends finds its first home along Wright Street in Naperville, Illinois, where many of its programs continue to be offered.
Little Friends is proud to announce the addition of seven new individuals to their Board of Directors. As of July 1, 2017 the human services agency serving children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities welcomed a diverse slate of community leaders across many professions.
“I am excited to have these talented individuals join our Board,” noted Mike Briggs, Little Friends’ President and CEO. “I appreciate their passion and commitment to help Little Friends and look forward to working with them to expand Little Friends’ reach and impact throughout the communities we serve.”
Joining the Board of Directors for a three-year term are:
- Ushaben Chavda, Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine
- Chris Finck, TreeHouse Foods
- Karla Harmon, Jones Lang LaSalle
- Eric Jones, Lewis University
- Kevin Kobe, john greene Commercial
- Anthony Losurdo, Gibson’s Restaurant Group
- Mark Wright, Diverse Facility Solutions
Above / Anthony Losurdo, left, Ushaben Chavda, Karla Harmon, Eric Jones and Kevin Kobe recently joined Little Friends Board of Directors. Not pictured are new board members Chris Finck and Mark Wright.
“We welcome our new Board Members and look forward to collaborating with them as we continue to empower children, adults and families with special challenges to live, learn, work and thrive in our community,” added Dan Casey, Little Friends’ Chairman of the Board. “This diverse group joins eight seasoned board members as we support and advocate for the 800 clients and families we serve each year.”
About Little Friends
Fulfilling Lives – Regardless of Challenge. At Little Friends, we believe that every one of our clients has a right to a fulfilling life of dignity, independence and respect. So do their families. That right is universal, regardless of challenge. We empower clients with autism and other developmental disabilities to thrive in our community. Our groundbreaking programs and nationally-renowned staff provide lifelong opportunities for growth, so our clients can work, learn, play and experience the joy of life’s everyday moments.
To learn more, visit www.littlefriendsinc.org.
Story and photo submitted by Tom Zimmerman, Director of Development Operations, Little Friends, Inc.
