Congressman Schneider is currently serving his 5th term representing the 10th District of Illinois. He presently serves on the House Ways and Means and the Foreign Affairs Committees. Congressman Schieder is a recognized leader on the Middle East and has focused extensively on the U.S.-Israel relationship.

Mr. Schneider holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering and an MBA both from Northwestern University. Prior to running for congress, he has worked as a business consultant and managed an insurance firm. He is seeking a 6th term in the House of Representatives in the election next month. The congressman resides with his wife Julie in Highland Park.

Dr. Jill M. Baren. In July of 2022, Dr. Baren was appointed the fourteenth president of Lake Forest College. Lake Forest College was founded in 1857 and is home to nearly 1600 students. Last year the Wall Street Journal rated Lake Forest College the top liberal arts college in the Midwest. Dr. Baren is a medical doctor, educator, and researcher, who brings nearly 30 years of academic medicine and higher-education administrative experience to the presidency.

She previously served as Provost and Vice-President of Academic Affairs at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, before coming to Lake Forest College

Joe and Tim talk about the Caucus, bylaw modernization and restoring trust within the community.

Joe is the current president of the Lake Forest Caucus. He has lived in Lake Forest since 2015 with his wife and four children. Joe previously served as Caucus Vice President, Treasurer, and on numerous subcommittees, leading searches for elected and appointed volunteers for various positions. He also served on the Friends of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Board. In his professional life, Joe has served as an advisor, officer and fiduciary for corporate clients, helping them to improve operational and financial performance. He’s held executive officer roles, such as president and CFO, on behalf of clients in multiple industries.

Tim Finnegan - Host of Lake Forest On Topic

Tim Finnegan spent twenty years at the global consultancy Accenture where he held several management roles in their Global Public Sector operating group. After leaving Accenture, Tim was a Managing Director at JPMorgan Chase leading their strategy practice within the Treasury Services Public Sector. Since retiring from JPMC, Tim has been an investor and advisor to numerous technology start-ups and early-stage companies across a range of industries from technology firms to manufacturing companies. He specializes in helping them develop business and product strategies.

Tim served five years as the Chairperson of the School of St. Mary School Advisory Council, is a past President of the Knollwood Club Board of Governors and is currently a Co-Chair of the Lake County Catholic Charities Golf Classic. Tim has also volunteered as a coach for youth football and basketball. Tim is a strong believer in the power of education to change lives and is a long-time supporter of the Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund and Chicago Jesuit Academy.

Tim is a graduate of Boston College.

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Tim Finnegan - Host of Lake Forest On Topic

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