OUR MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP TEAM

The Romanian Heritage Center’s leadership is comprised of three level groups, of various responsibilities:
1. Executive Board of Directors (“THE BOARD”) – comprised of three (3) Directors, in accordance with the Illinois General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986, specifically 805 ILCS 105/108.10(a).
2. Leadership Advisory Council (“THE COUNCIL”).
3. Religious Support Panel (“THE PANEL”)

Disclaimer: Compensation of members of
The Board, The Council, and of The Panel

All members of the leadership groups: Board of Directors, Leadership Advisory Council, and the Religious Support Panel serve strictly on a voluntary basis and receive no salary, wages, compensation, or other financial remuneration for their service as board members. Their participation, leadership, and contributions are provided solely in support of the organization’s charitable mission and objectives.

All members of all leadership groups donate their time, expertise, and services willingly and without expectation of payment. Any reimbursement for reasonable and approved out-of-pocket expenses, if applicable, shall not be considered compensation for services rendered.

1. EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS / “THE BOARD”

• Over 30 years of experience in business administration, management, marketing, public relations, and media
• Co-Founder of Romanian-American Network Inc
• Co-Founder of Coalition for Family, Faith, and Life of Romanians in America
• Founder and Publisher of the Romanian Tribune Newspaper
• Founder of the Romanian Churches and Religious Organizations Network “Biserici.US”
• Advisor to the Honorary Consul of Republic of Moldova in North Carolina, since 2001
• Community Ambassador of Alliance Defending Freedom, since 2016
• Honorary Deputy Treasurer of Cook County, and advisor to Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, commissioned in June 2021

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Commerce with Honors from DePaul University(Finance & Accounting)
• Fortune 100 Corporate Development Executive
• Senior Investment Leader
• Board of Directors of diversified portfolio of companies
• Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor
• CFA – Chartered Financial Analyst Candidate
• CPA – Certified Public Accountant
• Mergers & Acquisitions; Planning, Strategy, and Execution; Joint Ventures, Equity Investments, Venture Capital, and Strategic Alliances; Capital Structure & Liquidity, Valuation & Investment Structuring; Cross-functional Team Leadership.
• Co-Founder of Coalition for Family, Faith, and Life of Romanians in America
• Chairman of the Advisory Editorial Board of the Romanian Tribune Newspaper
• Chairman of the Leadership Advisory Board of Romanian-American Network Inc.

• Managing Foreman and Supervisor at Wil-Pump Concrete
• Eagle Scout and Assistant Scoutmaster at Boy Scouts of America Addison 410 troop
• Basic Life Principles Instructor
• Ceramics and Pottery Studio Instructor
• Stage set-up at HBC, Rolling Meadows, IL
• Events Production Director at Romanian-American Network Inc. specialized in stage design and set-up, lighting, sound, and video display
• Member of the Leadership Advisory Board of Romanian-American Network Inc.

2. LEADERSHIP ADVISORY COUNCIL / “THE COUNCIL”

The Leadership Advisory Council, also referred to as the Board of Advisors, is a carefully selected informal group of distinguished individuals who hold no legal or management authority, responsibility, or liability on behalf of the organization.

This invaluable council is composed of highly accomplished individuals, including business leaders, professionals, as well as community and faith leaders, all of whom have made significant contributions to the advancement and well-being of our community and society.

The Council’s guidance is primarily strategic in nature, focusing on high-level vision and long-term direction, while also offering insight into key organizational changes and operational developments. Its contributions are an essential component of the organization’s success, positioning the Leadership Advisory Council as a guiding and steering body for the Romanian Heritage Center.

Members of the Leadership Advisory Council are invited to serve as part of this distinguished group of mentors for as long as they are willing to share their consultative expertise with the Board of Directors and remain committed to supporting the growth, programs, and activities of the Romanian Heritage Center.

3. RELIGIOUS SUPPORT PANEL / “THE PANEL”

The Romanian community of Chicago area, estimated to be close to 200,000, is known for having a total of 26 churches: Adventist, Baptist, Greek-Catholic, Orthodox and Pentecostal.

The Romanian Heritage Center is blessed to have the support and advice of leaders and hierarchs of many of these Romanian churches from various denominations, pastors, priests, and ordained deacons, as well as of other Christian organizations from the Romanian-American community who see the value in our organization’s purposes and projects while recognizing the critical need for our existence as a faith based organization transcending denominational and jurisdictional lines.

Each of the supporting churches and religious organizations are represented by at least one person in the Religious Support Roundtable.

The members of the Religious Support Roundtable review the activities of the Romanian Heritage Center periodically, thus contributing greatly to the integrity wellness and the organization’s direction according to the Christian views.

We currently have pledges for support of our project from leaders in several Romanian churches, for which we are grateful, and we are continuing to see new pledges coming.