Board of Directors

The Board of Directors has strategically led La Casa Norte through multiple program and building expansions since it opened in 2002. With its guidance, La Casa Norte is now among the largest service providers in Chicago for unaccompanied youth and families facing homelessness. Our directors are accomplished leaders who strive for integrity, diversity, and equality.

  • Keith Decker

    Co-Founder

    Board Member Emeritus

    Parkwest Furniture

  • The Rev. Peter McQueen

    Co-Founder

    Board Member Emeritus

    St. John’s United Church of Christ

  • Julio Rodriguez

    Board President

    Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

  • Juan Morado, Jr.

    Board Vice President

    Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP

  • Christian Young

    Board Treasurer

    Fyght Club LLC

  • Vanessa Hall

    Board Secretary

    Peoples Gas

  • John Angliss

    JP Morgan Asset Management

  • Ryan Coon

    Avail & Realtor.com

  • Melissa Flores

    McDonald’s Corporation

  • Howard Hayes

    Allstate

  • Gustavo Magno

    Northern Trust

  • Shalini Menon

    Bank of America

  • JuanPablo Prieto

    Chicago Transit Authority

  • Mick Solimene

    Monroe Capital LLC

  • Christina Tribbia

    Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington

To get involved with the Board of Directors, email info@lacasanorte.org or call 773.276.4900, ext. 113