Mike has sat on the Board of Directors since 2012 at CTF ILLINOIS and 2013 at Impact 360. He currently works as a Director/Team Leader at BMO Harris Bank who is experienced in evaluating the creditworthiness of a variety of non-profit and for-profit entities in the Midwest. He graduated from the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business with a degree in finance and business in 2006 where he also received a Certificate of Completion for participation in the Credit Analyst Training Program at LaSalle Bank.

Geoff has been involved with Impact 360 since 2017. After graduating from North Central College with a B.S. in Accounting, he obtained his Master’s degree in the Science of Taxation from the DePaul Dreihaus College of Business. As a first choice advisor at RSM, he’s dedicated to maintaining client and peer relationships to enable efficient engagement performance and confidence. He is an expert on manufacturing and distribution businesses in the Industrial Products and Consumer Products industries, with a focus on food and beverage companies. Additionally, he manages the overall implementation of tax engagements, consults regarding overall tax matters, tax return reviews, ASC 740 reviews, tax saving opportunities, consults on mergers and acquisitions, and practices extensive tax planning, all while working closely to manage and develop employees.

Michelle Barnes is a south suburban native with nearly 20 years of experience in advertising & marketing. Post earning a BA from the University of Illinois, Michelle started her career in digital advertising at Chicago Tribune & Monster.com. She then went on to earn her MBA for Keller Graduate School and spent years learning the foodservice & marketing landscape at Chicagoland-based Esrock Partners Advertising Agency, paving the way for her career in Foodservice Marketing. She went on to hold corporate marketing roles for several years at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen & Wingstop Restaurants having led advertising initiatives for both culturally connected and top performing brands. She then joined the manufacturer side of the food industry with Kellogg’s, now leading the strategy for the National Restaurant and Lodging Teams focused on branded opportunities and placement with top Partners and Influential chains.

Michelle’s passion is creating connections to drive results and improving the lives of others.   She is a founding member of the Kellogg’s Diversity Council, member of Women’s Foodservice Forum and actively participates in Kellogg’s Chicagoland recruitment efforts. She is a Crestwood, IL resident, proud mother of a 10 year old daughter (Morgan), and daughter of retired CTF Director of Community Services, Lorraine Barnes.