Ainsley Borel, Director Ainsley joined the OPRFHS Imagine Foundation Board in 2023. He has spent decades as an investment professional and is currently a Consultant Relationship Manager at Capital Group. Ainsley, who is passionate about education, moved to Oak Park because of the schools and wants to ensure they remain strong for future students.  He is an OPRFHS neighbor and the parent of two future Huskie alumni.

Mark Carroll, Director Mark joined the OPRFHS Imagine Foundation Board in 2023.  He is a principal at Cognitive Capital, a proprietary trading firm based in Chicago.  Mark is an supporter of Dominican University and of the Cara Collective, a nonprofit committed to transforming the lives of individuals affected by homelessness and poverty. Mark is an OPRF alumnus who lives in River Forest and is the parent of three OPRF students.

Tom Dwyer, Treasurer Tom (a.k.a. “Jr”) joined the Imagine Foundation Board in 2022. He is a member at Thomas J. Dwyer & Associates, LLC, which is where he is a practicing accountant and attorney.   Jr is a lifelong River Forest resident and served as a Village Trustee (2013-2017). He is an OPRF alumnus and the parent of two current Huskie students and one soon to be future Huskie. Also, Jr recently gave up wearing pleated pants too!

Lynn Kamenitsa, Director ​Lynn co-founded the OPRFHS Imagine Foundation in 2019 after volunteering as a co-chair of the Imagine OPRF Work Group in 2017-2018, which made her aware of the need for philanthropic investment to make the Imagine Plan a reality.  Lynn is a retired professor who has been an active volunteer in local nonprofits from politics to the performing arts. She’s an Oak Parker and the parent of two OPRF alumni.

Chee-Young Kim, Director An entrepreneur at heart, Chee co-founded NowSecure, a mobile security company based in Oak Park. With her experience in finance and accounting, she helps nonprofit organizations strategize their financial goals that best fit their needs. Chee, who lives in Oak Park, is the parent of two OPRF alumni and one younger student.

Laura Maychruk, Director Laura joined the OPRFHS Imagine Foundation Board in 2023. She owns Laura Maychruk Real Estate, and founded and ran Buzz Café in Oak Park for 25 years. The President of the Oak Park Arts District, Laura has lived in Oak Park and River Forest and appreciates the education OPRF has provided to her own four children and former employees at Buzz Café.

Kathryn Schmahl, Director Kathryn Schmahl joined the OPRFHS Imagine Foundation Board in 2024. She is a product of private school education and is a staunch believer in the importance of investment in our communities and public schools. Kathryn is a communications professional, working in healthcare for the last 15 years. She lives in River Forest and is the parent of three future Huskies.

Stephen Schuler, President Stephen co-founded the Imagine Foundation in 2019 as a way to give back to his alma mater and community. Professionally, Stephen is a trader, investor, entrepreneur, executive, and philanthropist. He and his wife co-founded the Good Heart, Work Smart Foundation, which contributes to charities throughout our community and state.

Teddy Scott, Secretary Teddy has served on the board since 2022. His professional background is a unique combination of pharmaceutical research, intellectual property law, and entrepreneurship. He serves on the Board of Advisors for the University of Chicago Innovation Fund.  He lives in Oak Park and is the parent of one OPRF alumnus and three future alumni.