Board of Directors, Ambassadors & Staff
Pictured (L to R):
- Front Row – Meghan Richards Martin, Alissa Wade, Stephanie Posey, Dr. Sarah Keuss-Boyce, Jackie Errico, Susan McMillan, Jessica Jurevis, Jonathan Cowan
- Back Row – Eddie Woods, Kevin Grace, David Fisher, Dan Mulka, Erin Molek
- Not Pictured – Wendy West, Bryan Fry
PRESIDENT - EXECUTIVE BOARD
Stephanie Posey
Posey Law, LLC
Stephanie describes herself as a collaborative attorney with an entrepreneurial spirit, advising small business owners, local government boards and families her entire career. She particularly enjoys working with small business owners and has helped them launch or run photography studios, mental health offices, hair salons, direct care facilities and sports foundations, among others. Stephanie has three children, the great joys of her life, and lives with her attorney husband in La Grange. They all agree that Stephanie is a great cook, but a terrible singer and dancer. Start a conversation with Stephanie at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-posey-2788671b/
TREASURER - EXECUTIVE BOARD
David Fisher
Focal Point Coaching
David is a business coach where he draws upon his professional training and experience evaluating companies to provide his clients an objective view of their business and a thoughtful approach to meeting their objectives. Prior to business coaching, David worked as a banker with companies of all sizes, public and private in various industries. His proudest accomplishments are as a father and husband. Originally from the East Coast, David moved to Chicago after college to do the “midwest thing” and never left. Start a conversation with David at LinkedIn.com/in/davidfisher3930.
PAST PRESIDENT - EXECUTIVE BOARD
Dr. Sarah Keuss-Boyce
Boyce Chiropractic
Sarah's expertise in pediatric, prenatal and adult chiropractic has won her the distinction of Chicago Magazine's top chiropractor two years in a row. A distinguished keynote speaker, Sarah is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, an Integrity Verified Doctor, a Five Star Professional Award Recipient and certified in Prenatal Webster Technique. Her other accomplishments are as a wife and mom, where she understands the importance of raising healthy families.... and healthy communities, too. Sarah's offices have donated over $25,000 to national and local charities. Start a conversation with Sarah at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-keuss-boyce-27299813a/
RESTAURANT COMMITTEE CHAIR
Bryan Fry
LRS
Bryan Fry is a Regional Sales Manager at LRS where he leads a team of Sales Representatives that includes the LaGrange area, Chicago, Indiana and Western Michigan ( "Michiana" ). LRS is a local residential Waste & Recycling service provider. Bryan's team is responsible for providing Waste & Recycling Solutions that range from small businesses to large Commercial, Industrial, Manufacturing, Education and many others that generate waste materials. Outside of work Bryan enjoys competing in Chicago 16 inch no glove softball, playing golf and most importantly cheering on his children Morgan who is a Junior at The University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida and his son Jack that is a Freshman at the University of Iowa.
Start a conversation with Bryan at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-fry-/
NON PROFIT COMMITTEE CHAIR
Erin Molek
Beds Plus
Erin works at BEDS-Plus, the non-profit that assists vulnerable individuals with housing and supportive services in the Southwest Suburbs. She has been there 8 years and her current roll is Development Manager. Her early professional career started in film/video production as a Production Coordinator, Producer and Production Designer for clients from Intel to The Second City. A career highlight was as Production Designer of the film Ossobuco which starred Ileana Douglas, Christian Stolte and Mike Starr. Prior to BEDS she was a prenatal fitness instructor with the YMCA and an Antique Dealer at Jackson Square Antique mall while raising her 2 children with her husband Tim. She is proud to represent the dedicated members of the La Grange Non-Profit Committee. In her free time Erin enjoys the outdoors while sailing, skiing, and hiking with family and friends. Start a conversation with Erin at https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/profile/in/erin-molek-88160989?trk=contact-info
HEALTH & WELLNESS COMMITTEE CHAIR
Jackie Errico
Just Lift Fitness
Jackie is an independent fitness professional who prides herself on helping people reach their fitness and wellness goals. She has a love for coaching and training and brings a fresh perspective and high energy to the LGBA's Health & Wellness Committee. Jackie is thankful for the relationships that have been nurtured through the organization and is looking forward to the growth of those relationships and of her fitness company. When Jackie isn't inspiring others to power up and burn calories, she is probably pursuing her true passion... eating! Start a conversation with Jackie https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-errico-mba-cscs-3742a433/
STAFF: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DAN MULKA
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“Only he who attempts the absurd is capable of achieving the impossible.”
Dan Mulka is an innovative thinker with a knack for crafting unique, memorable experiences. His diverse background includes spearheading the creation of an officially licensed MONOPOLY board, launching a state award-winning tourism campaign spotlighting 20 breweries, organizing the buzz-generating Meat-a-Thon eating challenge, naming a waterslide with originality, entertaining crowds as a giant turkey during a soccer match, offering expert commentary on an NBC broadcast, reimagining the traditional Restaurant Week, orchestrating a sold-out event in a historic prison, and co-hosting a widely viewed three-hour parade broadcast.
Starting his journey at the Center for Entrepreneurship and building on extensive experience with the Heritage Corridor Business Alliance and Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau, Dan has developed a passion for telling compelling stories and empowering small businesses to shine. His campaigns—such as “Adventure Outside Chicago” and the award-winning “Heritage Corridor Ale Trail”—are proof of his creativity and dedication. Now, as Executive Director of the La Grange Business Association, he is eager to champion the stories and successes of La Grange’s hardworking businesses and organizations.
Connect with Dan online at https://www.linkedin.com/in/danmulka/.
STAFF: ADMINISTRATIVE, MEMBERSHIP AND EVENTS COORDINATOR
ALISSA WADE
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Before coming to the La Grange Business Association, Alissa pursued her Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. During her time at UW Oshkosh, she was heavily involved in her academics where she was a part of multiple different social media and public relations campaigns, all with different objectives and goals. One of her public relations campaigns placed top three in the country where another campaign was at the forefront of the rebranding of the UW Oshkosh Journalism Department. Also, she was heavily involved in Greek Life at UW Oshkosh where she held over ten positions in her sorority and ran the UW Oshkosh's Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life social media accounts. She was a defined leader in the Greek Life community where she was awarded the 2024 Philanthropist of the Year award.
Alissa has a passion for helping La Grange businesses grow and empower LGBA members. She seeks to build and foster interpersonal relationships by hosting a detailed new member on-boarding process and advocating for events that benefit the members of the LGBA and the La Grange community. Alissa creates an engaging member newsletter which allows for members to showcase themselves and their business happenings. Alissa is a people-person and loves to learn about others, but also values time for self tranquility by reading a book or spending time with her pet bunnies. Start a conversation with Alissa at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alissa-wade-3b1576201?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name