Board of Directors

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Mr. Sloan has spent the past 12 years in the Construction Industry.  In 2008, he started by sweeping floors at TR Miller and has worked just about every position.  Mr. Sloan is currently President of TR Miller Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing.  In 2016 he was promoted to General Manager to oversee operations, marketing, and finance.  In 2018 he was then promoted to President.  Under his teams management TR Miller has been recognized as an Inc. 5000 company and other industry awards.

I am the Head of Community Engagement and Marketing at the Plainfield Public Library.  I have held this position since 2018 and have been with the Library since 2014, previously holding the role of Community Engagement Liaison.  My roles at the Library have allowed me to get to know many people in the Plainfield community and make valuable personal and professionals connections.

I've served on the Harvest 5K and Special Events Committee at the Chamber assisting in planning Spooktacular and The Heart of Christmas for the past 4 years.

Working for the Plainfield Library is truly rewarding and gives me the opportunity to connect with the community.  The Library is a wonderful resource offering programming, information and resources for lifelong learning.  

I have been a part of the banking industry since 2000 and started managing the Shorewood Branch of BMO in September 2018 and am currently managing the downtown Plainfield location as of 2023. My passion is to uphold BMO's mission to Boldy Grow the Good in Business and Life through community involvement, charitable giving, and Zero Barriers to Business Programs. I am proud to serve on the Board of Directors of the Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce. 

My husband Ryan and I have two daughters, Allison and Holly.  I am an active member of the community and serve as the Executive Director of the C.W. Avery Family YMCA in addition to being an active member of the Will County MAPP Collaborative and the Plainfield Lions Club.  Originally from Homer Glen, I am a graduate of Eastern Illinois University and have been a resident of the Plainfield area since 2006.  I began my YMCA career in 2001 as the Health Enhancement Director of the Elmhurst YMCA.  I was a part of the team who opened the C.W. Avery Family YMCA in 2006 and have been employed by the Greater Joliet Area YMCA ever since.  

I joined Edward Jones as a financial advisor in 2012, opening the firm's fourth branch in Plainfield.  Originally from Joliet, I attended Cathedral of St. Raymond's and Catholic Academy.  My wife, Tristin and I have three children:  twin girls, Rachel and Ashley, and son Logan.  I am an active member of the community, serving as chairman of the Plainfield Legacy Fund Advisory Council and member of the board of directors of the Community Foundation of Will County.  

I have been a member of the Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce for the past 11` years and have been a member of the Board of Directors for the past 8 years.

I am able to provide financing in all types of residential home financing, Purchase Mortgages, Refinance Mortgages, Jumbo Mortgages, FHA Mortgages, VA Mortgages, Home equity Loans and Lines of Credit, Renovation Loans.

I joined Kind Lending in November, 2015 with over 20 of experience in home financing. I believe that buying a home should be an exciting and fulfilling experience. I make it my goal with every borrower to deliver a smooth transaction that is respectful of my client’s time, budget and financial goals.

My background in Real Estate and Mortgage Lending provides me with a valuable perspective into the mortgage process.  Kind Lending offers a wide array of products which helps me provide borrowers with the loan that best fits their financial and personal needs.

As your trusted Kind Lending Loan Officer, my goal is to simplify the mortgage process, make your home loan experience easy to navigate and be available to you from application to closing.  I take pride in thoroughly educating my customers throughout the mortgage transaction, so they fully understand their options and feel comfortable with their chosen loan program.  Whether you are a first time home buyer or seasoned owner, you can trust my team with all of your home financing needs. 

Grew up in a Family Business Atmosphere involving commercial & industrial rental properties and retail businesses. This included a Laundromat and Dry Cleaners, Gas Station, Security Company, Low Voltage Audio Business and Rental Properties consisting of Purchasing, Leasing and Management. Over the Years TJ and his wife have purchased, managed and sold many companies. In 1992, using the education learnings while working in a Laundromat, TJ and his wife bought their 1st current Laundromat location. Since that time, they have Bought-Remodeled-Operated and Sold, 9 Laundromats in the South and Western Suburbs. At present, they are involved with five successful Laundromat Locations.

TJ has been a member of the PSACC since 2009 and has had an active role on the board of directors since 2012.

During the free time that is available, golfing is enjoyed, along with weekend family activities of water skiing and jet boating.

Eric is an owner of National SoftWash, Inc. and a Producer at Northern Insurance Group.  After receiving two Bachelor's of Science in Finance and Insurance at Illinois State University, Eric joined the National Catastrophe Team at Allstate Insurance.  While traveling 300 days per year, Eric served in a multitude of property claims positions and worked at a variety of catastrophic sites including the World Trade Center and Hurricane Dennis, Irene, Floyd and Katrina.  After leaving the extensive travel of the Catastrophe Team at Allstate, he joined the local claims department at Nationwide Insurance.  He was recruited to become an agency owner within a year of joining Nationwide.  He opened the doors to the Marsaglia Agency in Downtown Plainfield in 2004.  He merged his agency with Northern Insurance Service in 2008 and has maintained a downtown Plainfield presence since.  In 2017, he formed National SoftWash, Inc with his two college friends and have seen explosive growth.  National SoftWash, Inc is also operated in Plainfield and is rapidly growing into the largest softwash companies in the State of Illinois.  Eric is a long time real estate investor by owning a multitude of single family homes, condominiums and multi unit properties.  He has also served as a licensed Real Estate Broker with Chase Real Estate.  He has flipped over 50 properties and helped his clients flip dozens more in the last 10 years.

Eric has been an active participant in several local organizations.  He has served as the President of the Plainfield Lions Club and is the current President of the Plainfield Riverfront Foundation.  He has also served on the Plainfield Emergency management Association and the Plainfield Exchange Club.  One of his first endeavors as a business owner in 2004 was to join the Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce.  Since joining the PSACC, he has served as on the Executive Board for 4 years as the Secretary, Vice President and President and a Board of Directors member for 10+ years.  During his tenure with the PSACC, he has been the chairperson of the Golf Outing and Cruise Nights.

Eric resides in Plainfield with his wife, Tasha Marsaglia, their four children, & fur baby Bimba.  He loves coaching his children at their various sports affiliated with the C.W. Avery YMCA and other local youth programs.  

Chad R. Holstead is the founder of Business Knowledge Systems and is a wealth of vast and diversified experience in the information technology field. Mr. Holstead founded Business Knowledge Systems and focused on providing high end IT consulting services to meet the specific needs and budgets of small and mid-sized businesses. Throughout his tenure with BKS Systems, Chad has personally overseen the planning and implementing of a new network infrastructure for the opening of a new bank and launched a technology support program for community banks.  He has also organized the network infrastructure, and provided technology and network consulting services to numerous clients in a variety of industries including professional service firms, manufacturing, distribution, and transportation industries.

Along with running a local business in Plainfield, Chad is very involved in local community service.  He is the past president of the Plainfield Kiwanis Club, and still sits on the board.   He is actively involved as an advisor for the Plainfield Aktion Club, a community service club for adults with special needs.   He also sits on the admin council and finance chairperson for Plainfield United Methodist Church.

Chad lives in Plainfield with his wife Karyn and two daughters, on weekends he can be found watching his daughters in their respective sports, equestrian riding and competitive cheer.

I am proud to call Plainfield my home away from home for the last 13 years.  I have traveled and lived all over the world, so I am not only excited but grateful to call Plainfield MY HOME!  Being in Plainfield, Illinois has given me many opportunities not only to grow my business but to help other entrepreneurs and business owners who share the same passion of running our own business.  I have made connections in the community by volunteering with Plainfield’s Hometown Irish Parade, helping the Village of Plainfield Police Dept. raise money for the Plainfield Explorers and donating the food to the COPS organization who assist and cycle across the state of Illinois to help raise money for the officers killed in the line of duty.  I also assist the Village of Plainfield with BASSET training, alcohol awareness and health department duties as new restaurants come to town.   I have been a member of the PSACC for the last 4 years and I am a part of the Ambassador and Education Committees.  I enjoy meeting new people and of course handcrafting cocktails and adding my personal touch to Mexican Cuisine! 

If I am not working, you will find me reading, working out, or just hanging out at a Cubs game. 

Marketing Manager with Servpro of Plainfield/Shorewood and South Naperville, providing fire and water cleaning, restoration and reconstruction services. I have been with Servpro for over 12 years in various roles. As our franchise territory expanded into Shorewood/Plainfield and South Naperville I accepted the role as Marketing Manager. Growing up in Joliet, I feel at home in Shorewood and Plainfield and beyond happy to spend so much of time professionally and personally in our great villages.

My education and background is in social work and I have held many roles in non-profit organizations over the years. The combination of my social service background with the work we do at Servpro has put action behind my intention to help our community during difficult times. I have the privilege to give back to our community with the assistance of my supportive team at Servpro.

I am learning everyday from our intelligent, driven, successful and service focused community. I feel we all have something to learn from each other to build a strong community. As a new member (2024) with PSACC Board of Directors, I look forward to continuing to champion for each other and build on an already vibrant community. 

As a recent "empty-nester", when not working my husband and I love to travel. But my family is and has always been my number 1!

I am the Publisher of two community magazines, Plainfield Neighbors and Shorewood Neighbors. My mission is to unite the hearts and minds and uplift both communities - one person, one home, one business at a time. I highlight remarkable residents every month as well as the businesses that support the communities. I offer innovative print and digital solutions to local businesses to help connect them to customers in their targeted markets. 

In addition, I am an active member of the community. I have been a Co-Chair for the PSACC Ambassador group and starting in 2024, a member of the Board of Directors. I am the VP of the Kiwanis Club of Plainfield and will become President in October 2024. My continued goal is to give back as much as possible to Plainfield and Shorewood. 

I have been a resident of Plainfield since 2001. I have two sons, Tyler and Ryan, and a daughter-in-law Kara. I am further blessed to be a Grandma to Kaitlyn and Jackson and a Mom to my rescue dog Bear. 

Andrea is the Outreach & Communications Coordinator for the Corporate & Community Services department at Joliet Junior College, the nations first publicly funded community college. CCS provides non-credit, continuing education classes for people of all ages and customized training options for businesses of all sizes. Andrea has a diverse background of having worked for libraries, newspapers, book publishers, retail stores and CPA's throughout the Midwest. She has a keen eye for detail and a strong can-do attitude, and she is excited to use these skills while serving the Chamber. 

Andrea and her husband, John, have lived in Shorewood since 2017, and they are the proud parents of three teenagers.