CODIC Board Members

2009 Board Members

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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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Mike Nordbye - Treasurer
Email: treasurer@codic.us

When I started with CODIC, I was trying to figure out how and where to do OD and the opportunities were right here the whole time. If I had an idea for a program, I could get involved enough to make it happen. This group is creating something important while providing an opportunity for anyone in the field to get involved. The OD world is defined in many ways, and at the same time continues to be very difficult for people to describe. If you want to make a positive difference in work environments, this is the organization to join.

My professional background includes:

• Principal of Proven Strategies, a business and management development firm that adapts the philosophy and theory of validated growth strategies into practical, easy to implement solutions.
• Over 15 years of providing personalized and custom management services over a broad range of industries for companies facing various turning points.
• Specialized programs for sales environments including recruiting, effective incentive programs, training programs, and coaching.
• Education includes M.S. in Organizational Development and Behavior, MBA, and Ph.D. in Adult Learning Strategies.

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Carol Lischalk - Communications Director & Online Community Center Moderator
Email: communication@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 a technology organization. My area of focus is on the change management and 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

Bio Coming Soon

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Beena Kuriako - Membership Director
Email: membership@codic.us

I joined CODIC in January 2009 as a co-membership director, because I was looking for an organization where I could learn from others who have been in the field of organizational development.

My professional background includes:

• Working part time as an Adjunct Faculty member in the Psychology Department at Triton College located in River Grove, IL.
• Working full time as a service coordinator and advocate for the home base support program for children and adults with disabilities in DuPage County.
• M.A. in Organizational Psychology and B.A. in Human Services and Psychology from National-Louis University.

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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 interest, 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

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