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CODIC Board Members

2009 Board Members

Board Position Board Member
Chairperson Regina Zekis Burin
Treasurer Jim Horner
Communications Director Carol Lischalk
Marketing Director Janice Kalet
Program Director April Kenfield
Membership Director Steve Arnold
Membership Director Sue Neustrom
Hospitality Director Carla McConkey
Benedictine University Liaison Bryan Frederick
Online Community Center Moderator Carol Lischalk
Alliance Liaison Regina Zekis Burin
Student Advisor Celia Porod
Board Member at Large TBD

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Meet The Board

Regina Zekis Burin - Chairperson & Alliance Liaison
Email: chairperson@codic.us, alliance@codic.us

I joined CODIC in December 2003 because I enjoyed the programs and the community of OD professionals. I have been a board member as the Alliance Liaison from 2004 to the present.

My professional background includes:

  • Current position as Instructional Designer II for Zurich North America
  • My experience includes developing and delivering programs in Management, Customer Service and Interpersonal Relations throughout the US, Canada, Central America, Europe and Asia
  • M.A. from Loyola University in OD and B.A. from DePaul University in Behavioral Social Sciences

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Jim Horner - Treasurer
Email: treasurer@codic.us

 Bio coming

 

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Carol Lischalk - Communications Director & Online Community Center Moderator
Email: communications@codic.us , onlinecommunity@codic.us

I have been an active member of CODIC since 2002. At the time, I was looking for a place to make a professional contribution and CODIC had some opportunities. It was a perfect match. To get involved, I served as Membership Director (2003), CODIC Chairperson (2004-08), Membership Co-Director (2008-09). Now, I move over to Communications Director.

My professional background includes:

  • Currently working as an external consultant on a project to transform the sales channels.  My area of focus is on the change management and internal communication aspects of this organizational change effort.
  • My experience includes both internal and external consulting in the variety of organizational settings.
  • M.A. in Organizational Psychology and B. A. in Applied Behavioral Science from National-Louis University

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Janice Kalet - Marketing Director
Email: marketing@codic.us

I joined CODIC in 2006 while I was completing my MSMOB. Since most of my career has been in human resources, I wanted to expand my knowledge in organizational development through the eyes of other professionals. I have benefited so much from attending the Learning & Practice Symposiums. It is a great opportunity to exchange innovative ideas, learn new applications and network with others.

My professional background includes:

  • Currently supporting the Chicago Department of Labor at the Chicago National Processing Center in which all temporary visas are processed from the United States.
  • Over 15 years experience in human resources including public companies, privately-held companies, non-profits and government entities.
  • PHR Generalist trained as a Six Sigma Greenbelt and certified in EQ-i supporting operations, part of a core management group and serving on an executive planning committee.
  • Additional experience includes both internal and external consulting on defined scope projects in the areas of human resources, organizational development and marketing.
  • M.S. Management & Organizational Behavior, Benedictine University, Sigma Beta Delta member, B.S. in Business Management with dual majors, Human Resources and Marketing, Purdue University Calumet.

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April Kenfield - Program Director
Email: programs@codic.us

 

 

 

Bio Coming Soon

 

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Steve Arnold - Membership Director
Email: membership@codic.us

Bio Coming Soon

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Sue Neustrom - Membership Director
Email: membership@codic.us

I joined CODIC because of the high quality programs and an opportunity to learn from other professionals in the field of organizational development. I also enjoy networking, sharing stories, ideas, and perspectives with other CODIC members.

My professional background includes:

Currently Executive Director of JUST of DuPage, a nonprofit organization offering a holistic approach to rehabilitation serving the inmates of the DuPage County jail.

  • Adjunct professor at National Louis University, Benedictine University, Moser College of Adult and Professional Studies, and Argosy University.
  • Over 22 years experience in retail banking including business development, marketing and sales.
  • Transitioned into nonprofit leadership responsible for the development and implementation of the HR infrastructure to support the growth of a $5 million nonprofit agency serving adults with developmental disabilities.
  • Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University.
  • Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership/Training and Development from Lewis University.
  • Bachelor of Science in Management from National Louis Uiversity

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Carla McConkey - Hospitality Director
Email: hospitality@codic.us

I love the camaraderie amongst the CODIC members and felt the effects of it my very first CODIC meeting. I figured, "What better way to get involved than to serve on the Board!"

I am a recent graduate of Benedictine University’s Management and Organizational Behavior program with a double major in Organization Development and Human Resource Management. My joining CODIC aids my pursuit of connecting with others of similar i

nterest, and it offers a wealth of opportunities ranging from networking and learning to association with other Alliance organizations.

My professional background includes:

  • 12 years working in Administration for non-profits
  • 3 years in business-to-business sales
  • Master of Science in Management and Organization Behavior from Benedictine University
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Governors State University

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Bryan Frederick - Benedictine University Liaison
Email: buliaison@codic.us

 Bio coming

 

 

 

 

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Celia  Porod - Student Liaison

Email:

 Bio Coming

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