Kaneland Blackberry Creek PTO

KBC-PTO Executive Board

Kathy Webster, Co-President
Kathy has had the pleasure of serving as President of the KBC-PTO since 2008. She has a Bachelors Degree from Illinois State University in Elementary Education as well as a Masters Degree in Education from The University of Illinois and a degree in Educational Administration from Aurora University. She has thirteen years of teaching experience in both Elk Grove District 59 and St. Charles District 303. She has been a full-time stay-at-home mom since 2005. Kathy and her husband live in Elburn with their 3 children and two Labrador Retrievers.

Susan Hazen, Co-President
Susan Hazen is a second year PTO board member, is married to Vaughn and the mother of two girls. The Hazen's moved to Elburn in 2003 and have enjoyed being a part of the community since. Susan's educational background is in healthcare management and benefits administration. Susan works for their family business, volunteers at the school and PTO, is co-leader of her daughter's Girl Scout Troop, and is co-chairman of the annual PTO Adult Dinner Dance. In free time, Susan enjoys the outdoors with her family, and loves to read.

Brandie Kottmeyer, Vice President
Brandie has been a member of the KBC-PTO since 2007. She currently lives in North Aurora with her husband, Nick and three boys, all of which attend Blackberry Creek Elementary. She has earned a teaching degree from the University Wisconsin-Madison along with a Master's degree in Special Education from Northern Illinois. Currently, she is a stay at home mom taking care of the boys, as well as their "mini" petting zoo.

Lola Salamon, Treasurer
Lola Salamon has a degree in Accounting from University of Illinois. She is happily married to Paul Salamon and they have three children. They have resided in Elburn, IL since the year of 2006. Their daughter has been attending Blackberry Creek Elementary since the year 2007. Currently Lola does personal and small business taxes and is also a Supervisor of cyber agents in the fast telecommuting world at ACD Direct, Inc.

Jenn Roye, Co-Treasurer
This is my second year as Co-Treasurer. My husband Brian and I have been residents of Elburn since 2006 and have two boys. One in Blackberry Creek and one in Preschool. I am a full time stay at home mom and work part time at Delnor Health & Wellness Center. Amber Drancik and I are the head of the Fun Lunch program and are brand new to it all this year.

Laura Gampfer, Secretary
Laura has been an Elburn resident since 2003. She and her husband have one son and one goofy mutt. Laura�s background includes environmental health, conservation, and protection, as well as being a veterinary technician. Laura attended Illinois State University and has a B.S. in Environmental Health. Currently, she is an active volunteer with the KBC PTO and School, Elburn Baseball, and Elburn Cub Scouts.