Gateway for Cancer Research Board of Directors

Steve Bahlmann
Owner
Broadband Options, LLC

Steve Bahlmann is the Senior Director of Global Sales Operations for Motorola, Inc. He is responsible for sales force management and enrichment including rewards and compensation systems, the performance management of the Motorola Mobile Device sales force, and Information Technology (IT) sales investment prioritization.

Mr. Bahlmann has a long history in sales and marketing. He has developed sell through strategies, lead product development teams around the world, developed new distribution channels for products, and lead organizations to significant top line growth.

Mr. Bahlmann has a Masters in Business Administration degree from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Science degree from Illinois State University. He currently lives in Illinois with his wife and three children.

Mr. Bahlmann sits on the Board of Gateway for Cancer Research as well as the Board of the University of Illinois at Chicago Innovation Center. He volunteers with several athletic youth organizations and has been an active participant in community service programs for a number of years.

Billy Davis Jr.
McCoo & Davis

Billy Davis is best known as one of the two founding members of the musical group the 5th Dimension. While he and his wife Marilyn McCoo were with the 5th Dimension, the group won six Grammy Awards. Mr. Davis and Ms. McCoo continue to tour the country giving concerts. A cancer survivor and outspoken patient advocate, he is also involved in many other charitable organizations such as the Children's Miracle Network and Lou Rawls' Parade of Stars, benefiting the United Negro College Fund and the Minority AIDS Project.

Wayne Dixon
Senior Sales Representative
H.S. Crocker Co., Inc.

Wayne Dixon is a Senior Sales Representative for H.S. Crocker., Inc., one of the oldest lithographers in the United States. He has served in roles of increasing responsibility over his long tenure with Crocker and has been in lithography for nearly two decades.

Mr. Dixon holds a Bachelor's in Marketing from Illinois State University and is active in local civic, community, and charitable organizations.

Tom Duensing
Principal
Thomas R. Duensing and Associates, Ltd

Thomas R. Duensing, LUTCF is the Principal of Thomas R. Duensing & Associates, Ltd., an insurance and financial services brokerage firm, founded in 1987, and Managing Director and Principal of The Private Consulting Group, Chicago. The firm specializes in working with privately held companies and individuals to provide wealth optimization, business succession, executive benefits, and employee benefits services.

Mr. Duensing holds a degree in Aviation Technologies as well as Applied Sciences. He is on the boards of Gateway for Cancer Research and Lifeline Pilots, and is a regular volunteer for several community organizations.

Joseph Gregoire
President & CEO
Illinois/Michigan Banking National City Bank

Joseph Gregoire currently serves as the Regional President for Chicago land and Northern Illinois for National City Bank of Michigan/Illinois. During his 16 years with National City, Mr. Gregoire has served as Manager of Middle Market Lending for Michigan and Illinois, Director of Commercial & Industrial Lending for National City in Illinois, as well as President and CEO of the National City affiliate in Kankakee, Illinois. Mr. Gregoire serves on the Chicago Metropolitan Planning Council Resource Board, the Illinois Business Roundtable Board, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Board, the Illinois Bankers Association Board, and the Museum of Broadcast Communication Board.

Joseph A. Gregoire is President and CEO of Illinois banking for National City Bank.

During his 23 years with National City, Mr. Gregoire has previously served as regional president for the Chicagoland/ Northern Illinois region, manager of Middle Market Lending for Michigan and Illinois, Chief Credit Officer for National City in Illinois, as well as President and CEO of the National City affiliate in Kankakee, Illinois.

Mr. Gregoire earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Business Administration degrees from Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee, Illinois. He is also a graduate of Prochnow Graduate School of Banking, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin.

Bruce Lubin
President of Illinois Commercial Banking
The PrivateBank & Trust Co.

Bruce S. Lubin is President of Illinois Commercial Banking of The PrivateBank, Chicago. He was previously Executive Vice President and head of the Illinois Commercial Banking Group at LaSalle Bank, N.A. which consisted of 37 divisions. Mr. Lubin joined The Exchange National Bank of Chicago in February of 1984, which LaSalle acquired in 1990. Previously he worked at American National Bank of Chicago in commercial lending for five years, rising to Second Vice President. Mr. Lubin is the President of the Board of Stevenson High School District 125 as well as a member of the Board of the Gateway for Cancer Research, and is a Trustee of the Hillcrest Educational Foundation. In 1995 he was a Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow and earned a B.A. in 1975 and his MBA in 1977 from the University of Connecticut.

Robert Mayo
Vice Chairman
Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Robert Mayo is co-founder of Cancer Treatment Centers of America and has served in positions of increasing responsibility leading to his appointment as Vice Chairman in 1997. In his current role, he is responsible for advancing CTCA within the health industry, including government, payor and physician relationships.

Mr. Mayo has over 20 years of experience developing comprehensive cancer treatment centers throughout the United States, designing and managing treatment programs, physician practices, and partnerships with other hospital. He served in the United States Navy and holds a Master's in Health Administration.

Marilyn McCoo
McCoo & Davis

Marilyn McCoo is best known as one of the two founding members of the 5th Dimension. While she and her husband Billy Davis, Jr. were with the 5th Dimension, the group won six Grammy Awards. Ms. McCoo pursues a multi-dimensional career as a singer and entertainer and always-in-demand host and respected actress. She and her husband continue to tour the country giving concerts. In addition to all of her entertainment success, Ms. McCoo is involved in many charitable organizations and is a strong advocate for patient-centered, integrative cancer research.

Rod Murray (Treasurer*)
Managing Director
The PrivateBank & Trust Co.

Rod Murray is the Managing Director of The PrivateBank where he is leading The PrivateBank to new levels of success.

Previously, Mr. Murray was Senior Vice President with LaSalle Bank where he managed commercial middle market client relationships with responsibility for a portfolio of more than $300 million.

With nearly two decades of a distinguished career in banking, Mr. Murray brings great business and financial acumen to his nonprofit roles.

Dan Nixon, MD
Chairman, BSC Ex Officio

Dr. Dan Nixon is a board certified internist and medical oncologist and a pioneer in cancer prevention. He has helped define the link between fat, compounds in fruits, vegetables and herbs, their molecular interactions, and the progression of cancer.

He has served as chief of medical oncology at the Winship Clinic of Emory University, and in leadership positions at the National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society, and the American Health Foundation.

Formerly Folk Professor of Experimental Oncology at MUSC, Dr. Nixon has authored several books and over 130 scientific research articles.

James Olson, PhD
Retired

James Olson spent his career in the laboratory, much of it with Abbott helping to develop protocols, managing studies, and advancing Abbott's global scientific presence. He has been involved in a number of cancer-related diagnostic discoveries and received multiple awards of excellence during his tenure with Abbott.

Prior to joining Abbott, Mr. Olson was a postdoctoral fellow with Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, investigating the influence of cellular growth factors related to cancer progression and control.

Mr. Olson holds a BS in Biology from Purdue University and obtained both his Master's and his Doctoral degrees from Colorado State.

Connie Payton (Secretary*)
Chairman, Walter Payton Cancer Fund

Connie Payton has been involved with the National Society to Prevent Blindness, the St. Luke's Presbyterian Fashion Show, Vanderbilt Children's Hospital Charity Benefit, the Chicago Leukemia Society, Rainbow for All God's Children, Inc., and the Y-ME Organization which supports women with breast cancer. Since her husband Walter passed away, she has been directly involved with his foundation, the Walter and Connie Payton Foundation and serves as Chairman of the Walter Payton Cancer Fund , a special fund of Gateway for Cancer Research.

Dick Riley
President
ACTA Advisors, LLC

Dick Riley is currently President of ALTA Advisors, LLC which provides professional and consulting services to, and invests in, insurance distribution businesses.

For the past twenty years, Mr. Riley has held executive leadership position in the insurance industry, as President, then Chairman and CEO of Aon in the Americas, the largest division of Aon Corp, then as Vice-Chairman of Aon Group, and finally as the Chairman and CEO of WNC Insurance Services.

Previous to that, Mr. Riley held various sales, sales management and overall management positions, the last being Executive Vice President with Corroon and Black Corp. (now Willis Group). He began his insurance career in 1964 with the Royal Insurance Group.

With a Bachelor's degree from Boston University and several certifications in his field, Mr. Riley enjoys several professional memberships and board positions.

Dottie Rzeszutko (Vice-President*)
CFO
CA Fortune

Dottie Rzeszutko is currently the Chief Financial Officer and co-owner of C.A. Fortune & Company, a food broker. Mrs. Rzeszutko has been in the food industry her entire career and has brought innovations and efficiency to bear on the food distribution industry.

Mrs. Rzeszutko is generous with her time, volunteering to fundraise for several local nonprofits and serving on the board of two.

Shannon Skokos, Esq.
Owner
Skokos Law Firm

Shannon Skokos is a highly accomplished attorney who owns her own law firm based in Dallas, Texas. Her practice focuses on tax, estate, business, and pensions. She has been recognized for her advocacy work by the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and for a program for youth by the Arkansas State House & Senate.

Prior to practicing law, Mrs. Skokos worked for a short time in public relations, acting as spokesperson for her clients. This was a natural step for her since prior to that she had participated in and won several beauty contests, including Ms. Arkansas.

Mrs. Skokos holds a Bachelor's in Education from the University of Arkansas and received her Juris Doctorate from there as well. She is very active in her community, volunteering for a number of organizations.

Ken Smith (Vice Chairman*)
Exclusive Agent
Allstate Insurance Company

Ken Smith is an Exclusive Agent for Allstate Insurance Company. He has had a long career in insurance and has been recognized with several awards for high achievement and leadership.

Mr. Smith possesses strong business expertise, networking skills and community service experience. He has served on several fundraising committees and has received the Allstate Foundation Agency Hands in the Community Grant, which he donated to Gateway for Cancer Research.

An active member of his community, Mr. Smith volunteers for several community and charitable organizations.

Maryl Smith
Exclusive Agent
Allstate Insurance Company

Maryl Smith is an Exclusive Agent for Allstate Insurance Company. She has had a highly successful career in insurance and has been recognized with several awards.

Mrs. Smith spends much of her free time volunteering for several nonprofit organizations and holds leadership positions on two boards.

Alicia Stephenson (Chairman*)
Gateway for Cancer Research

Alicia Stephenson has raised considerable funds for Gateway's research efforts through her long-time volunteer involvement, serving as chair and co-chair of several Gateway fundraising events and serving on the board, both as a director and as Chair. She has served on several nonprofit and corporate boards for both local and national organizations.