Member Directory
Below you will find the 2023, West Suburban Business Builders Member Directory. Be sure to learn more about us and attend one of our weekly events.
Current Members
IT Services
Armarius Software
Providing IT Managed Services and Cybersecurity Software – Data Loss Prevention, User Behavior Analytics, Phishing Security.
Ph: (331) 305-3700
Email: bhapp@armarius.com
Website: armariussoftware.com
Bob Happ
Account Manager
ATTORNEY
AuBuchon & Pennuto Law, LLC
Law firm that concentrates our practice in: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate, Trust Administration, Guardianship, and Real Estate.
Ph: (630) 412-0412
Email: info@aplaw19.com
Website: aplaw19.com
Lenita AuBuchon
SOCIAL MEDIA
Better Brands+
Better Brands Plus Inc., is a digital marketing agency that actually cares about the client, offers affordable services, and is accountable. We specialize in growing brand awareness, gaining online ranking, and generating leads and conversions.
We offer: Search Engine Optimization | Search Engine Marketing | Social Media | Analytics & Reporting | Consulting | Media Outreach
Ph: (815) 579-8027
Email: info@betterbrandsplus.com
Website: betterbrandsplus.com
Kimberly Mecikalski
ROOFER / GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Buffalo Roofing & Exteriors
We specialize in residential home restoration services including roofing, siding, windows and doors. We specialize in navigating the insurance claim process.
Ph: (773) 964-4696
Email: jeff@buffalo-roofing.com
Website: buffalo-roofing.com
Jeff Maxick
HEALTHCARE IN-HOME SERVICES
Citizens Bright Ideas Home Care
Citizens Bright Ideas Home Care is a State Licensed Agency that provides vital services to the older adults and people with disability to stay in the comfort of wherever they call a home.
Our trained and professional Caregivers assist clients with the Activities of Daily Living such as Personal Care, Safety, Nutrition – Meal preparation, Exercise, Medication reminder, Companionship, Driving clients to Doctor’s appointments, Errands and many more as required by the family.
We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We provide Live In, Come and Go (hourly services). We learn the needs of the seniors and families through assessment and develop a customized Care Plan.
Ph: (630) 802-0667
Email: monica@cbihomecare.com
Website: citizensbrightideashomecare.com
Monica T. Katsigazi
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate Group
James J. Finnegan, CCIM began his commercial real estate career with Coldwell Banker Commercial in 1997. He has worked exclusively in the commercial real estate field since that time, providing clients with professional representation for purchasing, selling, leasing and investments. has been recognized for outperforming industry standards numerous times, and has received “Circle of Distinction” awards from Coldwell Banker Commercial; and has been “Commercial Salesperson of the Year” for his office.
Jim successfully earned his CCIM designation in 2001, placing him at the top of the commercial/investment real estate industry. Jim specializes in investment real estate, land sales, and leasing. He is a member of the Northern Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors (NICAR), the Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
Ph: (630) 844-2222
Email: jfinnegan1@cbcworldwide.com
Website: cbcregroup.com
Jim Finnegan
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
I am a full time Realtor and the Designated Managing Broker for Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group. I have had my Real Estate License since 2007. I love what I do and have served over 600 happy clients. Helping my clients achieve their real estate dreams is my passion. My other passion is helping other Realtors learn the business and achieve success.
Ph: (630) 235-4610
Email: jgrzetic@coldwellhomes.com
Website: coldwellbanker.com
Joanne Grzetic
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LENDER
Compass Mortgage
After 23 years in the securities industry operations space, helping large financial companies, I was looking for a change, where I could serve individuals.
I think what differentiates me from other loan officers is I am willing to do whatever it takes (legally) to help buyers to become homeowners. It may mean working for several months to enhance credit to get them the right type of loan for their situation. I enjoy helping people save money and improve their finances through refinancing or consolidating debt.
For people 62 years and older, I can help them access their home equity to eliminate their current mortgage payment or to provide a lump sum, line of credit or a monthly cash flow, all with no mortgage payment.
Ph: (630) 687-6028
Email: kenkrzak@compmort.com
Website: compmort.com
Ken Krzak
LiFE, DISABILITY, LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE
Equitable Advisors
Nathan has a desire and focus in helping clients make informed decisions that will help them better their current and future financial decisions. With all the moving pieces a family may have within their financial picture it is important to connect the dots and make sure all moving pieces are working together. Nathan’s approach is individualized with respect to each client’s goals and needs. Nathan has built his practice through a disciplined approach of risk management, strategic asset management, and comprehensive planning. Nathan holds his CFP®, CDFA®, CLU®, ChFC® designations and has a focus in divorce planning. Nathan lives with his wife Lara in Lyons IL.
Ph: (630) 954-6895
Email: nathan.kraus@equitable.com
Website: pierrepajak.com/Nathan-Kraus
Nathan A. Kraus, CFP®, CDFA®, CLU®
fINANCIAL ADVISOR / CONSULTANT
Equitable Advisors
As a Financial Consultant with Equitable Advisors, LLC, my goal is to assist my clients and their families in helping them achieve their specific financial goals and needs while maintaining a client focused servicing practice. I have been providing the education and tools that assist individuals, families and businesses in their decision-making process throughout their financial life-cycle. I do this through the process of financial analysis, which encompasses risk management strategies, wealth accumulation, wealth distribution, and asset transfer. AGE-153809(6/20)(exp 7/24)
Ph: (630) 575-5032
Email: william.spies@equitable.com
Website: www.williamlspies.com
William L. Spies
WEB DESIGN / GRAPHIC DESIGN
FiredUp Creative, LLC
We provide web design, graphic design, and marketing services for local and national businesses and organizations. We consult to determine short-term and long-term goals, interpreting client goals to develop, write, create, and execute on-brand written, visual, and web content for your brand.
Ph: (773) 273-9900
Email: contact@fired-up.io
Website: fired-up.io
Patricia Hernandez
BOOKKEEPER
Funkhouser Bookkeeping
Hi, I’m Matt. I am a bookkeeping professional, and I help business owners get a clear picture about how they’re doing financially by providing timely and accurate financial statements. I’m looking for business owners who are interested in saving time, or money, or headaches, or anything else by working with me to better understand and interpret their business’ results. I offer monthly, quarterly, and yearly bookkeeping services as well as additional services if they are needed, such as invoicing, bill pay, etc.
What sets Funkhouser Bookkeeping apart from other companies is I not only offer traditional bookkeeping services such as transactions and financial statements, but I also offer analysis and interpretation of your businesses results and advice on how to handle these results.
Ph: (217) 819-9475
Email: matt@funkhouserbookkeeping.com
Website: funkhouserbookkeeping.com
Matt Funkhouser
ATTORNEY – PERSONAL INJURY
Gelch & Associates
We represent people who have been injured due to the negligence or carelessness of others. Our areas of practice include auto accidents, slip and fall accidents, burn injuries, animal attacks, brain injuries, negligent security, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, personal injury, workers compensation, insurance denials and disputes, defective products and nursing home abuse & negligence.
Ph: (312) 416-9851
Email: mehan@gelchlaw.com
Website: gelchlaw.com
Martin D. Mehan
P&C INSURANCE, SPECIALTY INSURANCE
Goosehead Insurance – Boggs
Personal lines insurance agency that specializes in providing choice for the clients.
Ph: (630) 365-7246
Email: Kevin.Boggs@Goosehead.com
Website: gooseheadinsurance.com
Kevin Boggs
Health Insurance Consultant
Healthcare Solutions Team
I am independent Broker for Health and Medicare Insurance in 15 states. This is my 5th year in this industry.
I can sell individual, group, Medicare products, Government Mandated plans and subsidies (ACA), Fixed Benefit, Short Term, dental, vision, cancer, accident, critical illness and Long Term Care. I contract with all of the major carriers which means that I have access to hundreds of Insurance products and options to fit the clients needs.
State licenses include: IL, IN, MI, WI, MO, KS, TX, MT, TN, FL, VA, NC, GA, AL, OH
Ph: (216) 695-0077
Email: lwellman@myhst.com
Website: myhst.com
Laura Wellman
HOME INSPECTION
Home Pulse Pro
We are a Illinois licensed and Insured Home Inspection Company providing superior service to our local communities, educating and giving our clients the best in customer service with intuitive Professionally Written Reports containing full color photos that give you the important information needed for your potential purchase.
Home Pulse Pro Home Inspections & Consulting is a BBB A+ rated company committed to our Clients by using the best Home Inspectors that provide an un-matched positive experience and satisfaction during a Home Inspection or Pre Listing Consultation or Radon Testing.
Ph: (630) 659-6103
Email: mritter@homepulsepro.com
Website: homepulsepro.com
Mike Ritter
CHIROPRACTOR
Invictus Health and Recovery
Invictus is a whole health practice that serves all populations to resolve pain, prevent injury, and allow you to confidently pursue your health and fitness goals.
Ph: (630) 428-4300
Email: Dr.JuliaKribs@gmail.com
Website: invictushealthandrecovery.com
Dr. Julia Kribs
ATTORNEY – REAL ESTATE
Law Office of Joyce B. Bartizal
A boutique law firm providing a personal touch. Serving clients since 1991, Joyce helps people navigate many of the legal issues they face every day. Although concentrating in real estate transactions and estate planning, Joyce also helps clients with other issues such as traffic tickets, DUI and creating small business entities.
Ph: (630) 355-5148
Email: bartizal.law@gmail.com
Website: bartizallaw.net
Joyce B. Bartizal
LEGAL SERVICES / ID THEFT PLANS
Legal Shield
At LegalShield, we’ve been offering legal plans to our members for more than 48 years, creating a world where everyone can access legal protection—and everyone can afford it. Unexpected legal questions arise every day and with LegalShield on your side, you’ll have access to a quality law firm 24/7, for covered personal situations.
From real estate to speeding tickets to Will preparation, and beyond, we’re here to help you with any personal legal matter—no matter how traumatic or how trivial it may seem. Because our dedicated law firms are prepaid, their sole focus is on serving you, rather than billing you.
Ph: (630) 981-1724
Email: shawn@sjshield.com
Website: sjshield.com
Shawn Johnson
BUSINESS INSURANCE
MVP Insurance Agency
I am an independent insurance agent, specializing in business insurance including all types of coverage and exposures, general liability, workers compensation, business automobile insurance, business property coverage, professional liability and excess liability as well.
I specialize in new contractors just starting up a new business, restaurants, retail stores, professional offices, dealerships, landscaping companies, roofers, and many other types of businesses.
Ph: (708) 460-6183
Email: maggie@mvpinsurance.net
Website: mvpinsurance.net
Maggie Kliment
ELECTRICIAN
Ohana Electric
Residential and Commercial electric services.
Ph: (708) 203-8658
Email: ohanaelectricLLC@gmail.com
Stephen Vingua
Commercial Banker
Providence Bank & Trust
Providence Bank & Trust is about service, as a bank and as a member of the communities we serve. We pledge to be the local community bank of choice by listening to people, placing their needs first and foremost and responding promptly with meaningful products and services.
We are a community of talented, dedicated, caring professionals working together to build a brighter future for our customers, the Neighborhoods that depend on us and every member of the Providence team.
We are steadfast in our commitment to be the local bank that works for and with our community so we collectively build stronger and more vibrant neighborhoods together. With locations across Chicago, the Suburbs and Northwest Indiana, we empower our communities, our people and our customers to achieve more.
Ph: (630) 868-4022
Email: cgray@providence.bank
Website: www.providence.bank
Cynthia Gatties-Gray
RADON MITIGATION
Ryan Godar
DIRECT MAIL
R U Marketing
Direct mail marketing.
Ph: (630) 254-2182
Email: shoplocal@rumarketingnow.com
Website: RUMarketing
Bob Urena
President
RESTORATION / CLEANING
Service Team of Professionals
Service Team of Professionals (STOP) of Chicago West is a water damage, disaster cleaning and restoration company for residential and commercial business. We offer 24-hour service, 365 days a year, servicing Chicago, Naperville, Aurora and surrounding areas.
Backed by a national team of restoration industry professionals, STOP has leading experts in our field available for any disaster that you may face. STOP worrying – STOP and Ned Beiga’s team will treat you right, cooperate with your insurance company and get your home or business – and your normal daily routine – back together.
Call on STOP for emergency water damage and flood service, mold removal, smoke and fire cleaning or other unpleasant disaster situations.
Ph: (312) 810-1118
Email: nbeiga@stoprestoration.com
Website: stoprestoration.com/chicago-west
Ned Beiga
HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING / REFRIGERATION
Superior Air Comfort
Superior Air Comfort is a full service residential and commercial Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and ventilation company.
Ph: (630) 430-9393
Email: kyle@superioraircomfort.com
Website: superioraircomfort.com
Kyle Uhler
RELATIONSHIP COACH
The Warrior’s Path Life Coaching
Ph: (630) 487-0306
Email: giampaolo.asper@thewarriorspath.life
Website: thewarriorspath.life
