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Barbara Arango, CAE
Executive Director
708-588-2285
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• Oversight
• Board
•Budget/Financial Health
• Strategic Planning
•Foundation |
Year started at IPRA: 2022
Education: MBA
Little Known Fact About Me: My birthday is on St. Patrick’s day.
What I like to do when not working for IPRA: Hiking in the forest preserve, cooking and doing crossword puzzles.
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Barry Franks
Finance Director
708-588-2284
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• IPRA Financials
• Section Financials
• Foundation Financials
• Finance Committee Liaison
• Audits |
Year started at IPRA: 2009
Education: MBA
Favorite IPRA Event/Experience: My time spent in Lombard Maintenance Facility during our location transition.
Little Known Fact About Me: I was an Olympic Torch Bearer.
What I like to do when not working for IPRA: Any outdoor activity.
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Cindy Galvan, CMP
Conference & Meetings Manager
708-588-2287
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• IAPD / IPRA Conference
• Meeting Planning
• IPRA Event Logistics
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Year started at IPRA: 2022
Education: Roosevelt University, Certificate, Meeting, Convention & Exhibition Management
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Kim Laper, CPRP
Education & Events Manager
708-588-2283
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• Section & Committee Liaison
• SIGnature Education & Events
• Section Elections
• IPRF / Joint Section Golf Outing
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Year started at IPRA: 2018
Education: B.A., Sociology, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater; M.S., Recreation, Sport & Tourism, University of Illinois
Favorite IPRA Event/Experience: Professional Development School
Little Known Fact About Me: I hate bananas!
What I like to do when not working for IPRA: Spending time with family/friends and traveling.
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Duane Smith, CPRP
Education Director
708-588-2288
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• Educational & Networking Oversight
• Certifications & Certificate Programs
• CEU Processing & Information
• Conference Program Committee
• Awards
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Year started at IPRA: 2016
Education: B.A., Social Science / Secondary Education, North Central College
Favorite IPRA Event/Experience: Soaring to New Heights Conference
Little Known Fact About Me: I coached high school soccer and taught junior high Language Arts for four years.
What I like to do when not working for IPRA: Traveling, reading, wood-working, biking, and spending time with my family.
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Heather Weishaar
Communications & Marketing Director
708-588-2282
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• Unplug Illinois
• IPRA Career Center
• IPRAConnect Online Communities
• Marketing & Communications
• Silent Auction Liaison
• Health & Wellness Committee / Exceptional Workplace Award
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Year started at IPRA: 2001
Education: B.A., Organizational Communication, Western Michigan University, Certification in Nonprofit Management, University of Illinois - Chicago
Favorite IPRA Event/Experience: Park Pursuit
Little Known Fact About Me: I love to watch boxing.
What I like to do when not working for IPRA: Spend time with family.