Angie Thomas is a nonprofit professional, community engagement leader, and citizen advocate. A native of Silver Spring, MD, Angie has been an active Aurora resident for nearly 20 years. Angie has consulted with and led Fox Valley area nonprofits to secure critical resources, expand supportive programs and services, and empower individuals and families. In 2016,…
Samuel is a lifelong resident of Aurora Township. He attended Archbishop Romero Catholic School from preschool through 8th grade and went on to attend East Aurora High School. Samuel’s interest in leadership began the moment he walked through those doors. He went on to represent District 131 and its 15,000 students as their Student Board Representative…
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A lifelong resident of Aurora, Dolores is a retired nurse after 42 years of service. She is a community and civic person, mentor, advocate, and avid basketball fan. She is a proud parent of five: three star basketball players, Matt “Skip” Hicks, Ron Hicks, Derrick Hicks, one baseball player, Al Hicks, and a daughter that is…
Jerria Donelson – HUD Compliance Manager & Pre/Post PurchaseWith over 24 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, management, and program design, along with 22 years inaffordable housing program implementation, Jerria brings substantial expertise to her work. She holds two Master’sdegrees-one in Community Economic Development and another in Business Administration and Management. Drivenby a commitment to…
Jason Owens, 45, of North Aurora, has worked at the Aurora Township Highway Department since 2010. He was first hired as recycling coordinator and later promoted in 2012 to serve as Deputy Commissioner. In addition, he has served as Deputy township Clerk for many years and was appointed to fill the unexpired township Clerk term after…
A lifelong Aurora Township resident, Davis attended West Aurora District #129 schools beginning with the North Aurora Grade School, Jefferson Junior High and West Aurora Senior High. He completed four years in the U.S. Air Force that included a tour of duty in South Vietnam as a ground Forward Air Controller. Davis completed his formal…
After graduating from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in 1990, William “Bill” Catching moved to Aurora to work as a reporter at The Beacon-News. He served as an assistant chief of staff at the City of Aurora, director of development at the Fox Valley United Way and, more recently, as a freelance…
