Frank A. Perrecone

Frank A. Perrecone of Ferolie & Perrecone, Ltd., Rockford, IL limits his practice to personal injury and wrongful death cases.

Mr. Perrecone is a leading trial lawyer who has tried numerous civil jury cases involving serious personal injuries and death in both the state and federal courts. He is widely known for his handling of personal injury cases representing injured victims throughout northern Illinois. As a trial lawyer, he has represented accident victims before juries in Boone, Cook, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago Counties, as well as in the United States District Court. He frequently is brought into cases by other lawyers who seek his assistance and expertise in the field of personal injury and wrongful death cases. Mr. Perrecone is recognized for his aggressive approach to handling personal injury cases and his thorough preparation of cases for trial.

Mr. Perrecone has been recognized as one of the leading attorneys in the country. In 2015, he was awarded membership in the selective National Association of Distinguished Counsel, which is only granted to the top one percent of attorneys in the United States. He has also maintained the highest rating, AV, in the Martindale-Hubbard Peer Review Ratings from 1997 to the present. These ratings, which are generated from evaluations by other members of the bar and judiciary, are considered to be an objective indicator of a lawyer’s high ethical standards and professional ability.

Mr. Perrecone has also been accredited with distinctions within the State of Illinois. He has been selected as a “Super Lawyer” for years 2006, 2007 and 2009 to the present. Super Lawyers are chosen by peers from each practice area and through the independent research of Law & Politics. Only the top five percent of attorneys in Illinois receive this designation. He has also been designated a “Leading Lawyer” in personal injury law for the years 2003 to present. This distinction is granted to the top attorneys in Illinois and is determined by peers and the Leading Lawyers Network Advisory Board.

Mr. Perrecone is admitted to the practice of law in all courts of the State of Illinois, the United States District Court for Northern Illinois, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.

He began his practice with Ferolie & Perrecone, Ltd. after his graduation from law school in 1980. He has impressed his colleagues with his professional manner. He has been involved in major and complex litigation and was the lead trial lawyer in serious personal injury cases in both the state and federal trial courts and before the appellate and reviewing courts.

Mr. Perrecone has served with distinction as Chairman of the Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Illinois State Bar Association, which produces high quality legal seminars for the association’s 32,000 lawyers. He has served as Chairman of the association’s Civil Practice and Procedure Section Council, Chairman of the Tort Law Section Council, Chairman of the Insurance Law Section Council, and as a member of the Legislation Committee and the Judicial Appointments Committee.

He has also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education and the Board of Managers of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. He is a frequent lecturer on personal injury and civil trial practice at seminars throughout the state and has written several legal articles.

Mr. Perrecone was the recipient of the prestigious “Board of Governors Award” from the Illinois State Bar Association for his outstanding efforts in establishing and expanding the Law Education Series. These programs provide affordable and high quality continuing legal education for lawyers. Also, he was elected to the association’s Assembly as a delegate.

He served as the 100th President of the Winnebago County Bar Association for the 2007-2008 term.

From 1998 to 2008, Mr. Perrecone was an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Northern Illinois University College of Law. He taught trial related courses and directed students in national trial team competition. Mr. Perrecone was twice nominated by his students for “Professor of the Year,” and in 1998, he was given an award plaque by his students for outstanding contribution and dedication as a trial advocacy professor.

Mr. Perrecone is a graduate of Northern Illinois University and Drake University Law School. He was an amateur boxer and an outstanding baseball player, receiving All-Conference honors both in high school and college and All-State honors in college. A native of Rockford, Mr. Perrecone is married and active in community affairs.

State of Illinois, 1981

Illinois State Courts

United States Supreme Court

United States Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois

Drake University Law School
Doctor of Jurisprudence with Honors, 1980

Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts, 1978

Rock Valley College
Associate of Arts, 1976

Boylan Central Catholic High School, 1974

2010 – present
Principal, Ferolie & Perrecone, Ltd., Rockford, IL

2006 – present
Partner, Ferolie & Perrecone, Ltd., Rockford, IL

1994 – 2006
Partner, Ferolie, Perrecone & White, Ltd., Rockford, IL

1982 – 1994
Associate, Lawrence J. Ferolie & Associates, Ltd., Rockford, IL

1981 – 1982
Associate, Ferolie & Boreen, Rockford, IL

1998 – 2008
Adjunct Professor of Law, Northern Illinois University College of Law
Trial Advocacy, Advanced Trial Advocacy and Trial Team Competition

Arbitrator, Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance Claims,
1993 – present

Arbitrator, 17th Circuit Court Mandatory Court Annexed Arbitration Program
1988 – present

Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association
1986 – present

Mediator, 17th Circuit Court Annexed Major Civil Case Mediation Program
1993 – present

Recipient, The 17th Judicial Circuit Professionalism & Civility Award for the attorney who best exemplifies the Eight Goals of the Aspirational Code of Conduct, 2015

Nominee, Professor of the Year, Northern Illinois University College of Law, 2002

Recipient, Honorary Law Alumnus Award for outstanding contributions as adjunct law professor to the Northern Illinois University College of Law, its students and alumni. Presented by Alumni Council, 2001

Nominee, Professor of the Year, Northern Illinois University College of Law, 2001

Recipient, Award plaque presented by trial advocacy students for outstanding contribution and dedication as a trial advocacy professor at Northern Illinois University College of Law, 1998

Recipient, Illinois State Bar Association Board of Governors’ Award for outstanding efforts in establishing and expanding the Law Ed Series”, 1989

Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award for excellent achievement in the study of Civil Procedure, Drake University Law School, 1980

American Association for Justice
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Winnebago County Bar Association
The Justinian Society of Lawyers

Illinois State Bar Association
Assembly Delegate
2010 – present, 2000 – 2008, 1992 – 1998

Standing Committee on Legislation
Member, 2004 – present

Insurance Law Section Council
Chair, 2011 – 2012
Member, 2007 – 2013

Assembly Budget and Finance Committee
Member, 2011

Task Force on CLE Implementation
Member, 2005 – 2006

Task Force on Unauthorized Practice of Law
Member, 2003 – 2006

Tort Law Section Council
Chair, 2002 – 2003, Member 1988 – 1992 and 1994 – 2003

Civil Practice and Procedure Section Council
Chair, 1991 – 1992, Member 1987 – 1992

Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education
Chair, 1995 – 1996 and 1988 – 1990, Member 1988 – 1996

Standing Committee on Judicial Appointments
Member, 1988 – 1990

Winnebago County Bar Association

President
2007 – 2008

1st Vice President
2006 – 2007

2nd Vice President
2005 – 2006

Board of Directors
Member, 2002 – 2005

Judicial Liaison Committee
Chair, 2000 – 2001

Trial Section
Chair, 1998 – 1999

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Managers
Member, 1988 – 1990

The Justinian Society of Lawyers

President, Winnebago County Chapter
2004 – present
Vice President, Winnebago County Chapter
2000 – 2004

Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education

Board of Directors
Member, 1988 – 1989

Circuit Court for the 17th Circuit, State of Illinois

Mentor, Attorney Mentoring Pilot Program
2009 – present

Member, Peer Review Council for the Circuit’s Professionalism Pilot Program
2009 – present

United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois

Magistrate Judge Mahoney Merit Review Panel
Chair, 2008

Federal Court Mediation Committee – Western Division
Member, 2002

Civil Justice Reform Act Advisory Group
Member, 1991 – 1995

JURY TRIALS

CASE: Bottensek v. Fishcer Excavating, Inc., et. al.
Venue: 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Case No. 09 L 6
Year: 2013

CASE: Wolfe v. Menard, Inc.
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Case No. 01 L 116
Year: 2003

CASE: Colletti v. Planned Insurance Services, Inc., et al.
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Case No. 96 L 250
Year: 1999

CASE: Rever v. Kotche
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Case No. 96 L 399
Year: 1998

CASE: Cole v. Rogers
Venue: 15th Judicial Circuit, Carroll County, Case No. 95 L 8
Year: 1996

CASE: Eggemeyer v. Sundstrand Corporation
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Case No. 93 L 357
Year: 1996

CASE: Rongere v. Salameda
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Case No. 94 L 396
Year: 1995

CASE: Fulton, Ingerman, et al. v. Weidner
Venue: Circuit Court of Cook County, Case No. 88 L 12981
YEAR: 1993

CASE: Schultz v. Nicolosi
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Case No. 91 L 425
Year: 1993

CASE: Tremethick v. Winter, et al.
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Case No. 90 L 512
Year: 1992

CASE: Flavell v. Voss, et al.
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Case No. 87 L 466 (retrial)
Year: 1992

CASE: Nowicki v. Rockford Central Plastics Distributors
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Case No. 86 L 441 (retrial)
Year: 1991

CASE: Flavell v. Voss, et al.
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Case No. 87 L 466
Year: 1990

CASE: Nowicki v. Rockford Central Plastics Distributors
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Case No. 86 L 441
Year: 1989

CASE: Falls v. Valiulis (associate trial attorney)
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Case No. 85 L 241 consolidated with 84 L 42
Year: 1988

CASE: Oliver v. Kap-Schur Corp., Inc., d/b/a Jungle Jim’s Restaurant & Bar, et al.
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Case No. 85 L 659
Year: 1987

CASE: Henrey v. Septran, Inc., et al.
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Case No. 86 L 230
Year: 1987

CASE: Neal v. Veitch
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Case No. 85 L 550
Year: 1987

CASE: Sparby v. Bilderback’s Auto Repair & Sales
Venue: United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Case No. 85 C 20013
Year: 1987

CASE: Swanson v. Carlson
Venue: 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Case No. 85 L 73
Year: 1987

CASE: Dainty v. Shawar
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Case No. 85 L 487
Year: 1987

CASE: Holder v. Bileto
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Case No. 85 L 172
Year: 1987

CASE: Graciana v. Hower
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Case No. 85 L 61
Year: 1987

CASE: Shawver v. Wheeler, et al.
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Case No. 84 L 353
Year: 1986

CASE: Adams v. Rockford Mass Transit District, et al.
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Case No. 85 L 475
Year: 1986

CASE: Dainty v. Rockford Bolt & Steel Company
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Case No. 83 L 183
Year: 1986

CASE: Smith v. Demit Township, et al.
Venue: 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Case No. 85 L 75
Year: 1986

CASE: Tual v. Eckmann
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Case No. 84 L 390
Year: 1985

CASE: Melton v. Clark
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Boone County, Case No. 84 L 30
Year: 1985

CASE: Lapinski v. Bennett
Venue: United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Case No. 84 C 20183
Year: 1985

CASE: Gustafson v. Skogsberg, et al.
Venue: 17th Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Case No. 84 L 351
Year: 1985

CASE: Kistler v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Venue: United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Case No. 82 C 20203
Year: 1984

APPEALS

CASE: Schepley v. The Condominiums of Logan Square
Court: Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District, Case No. 2-14-1214
Year: 2015

CASE: Bottensek v. Fischer Excavation, Inc., et. al. (associate appellate counsel)
Court: Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District, Case No. 2-14-0717
Year: 2015

CASE: Hougan v. Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.
Court: Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District, Case No. 2-13-0270
Citation: 2013 IL App (2d) 130270

CASE: Barone v. Pekin Insurance Company
Court: Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District, Case No. 02-07-0861
Year: 2007

CASE: Wolfe v. Menard, Inc.
Court: Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District, Case No. 2-04-0629
Citation: 364 Ill.App.3d 338 (2006)

CASE: Wagener v. K-B Farms, Inc., et al
Court: Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District, Case No. 2-01-0259
Year: 2002

CASE: Thorn, et al v. Sundstrand Aerospace Corporation
Court: Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Case No. 99-1192
Citation: 207 F. 3d 383 (7th Cir. 2000)

CASE: Blackburn v. Sundstrand Corporation
Court: Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Case No. 96-3158
Citation: 115 F.3d 493 (7th Cir. 1997)

CASE: Eggemeyer v. Sundstrand Corporation
Court: Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District, Case No. 2-96-0735
Year: 1997

CASE: Ramirez v. Belvidere Park District
Lerma v. Rockford Blacktop Construction Co.
Court: Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District, Case Nos. 2-92-1234 and 2-92-0962
Citation: 247 Ill. App. 3d 567 (1993)

CASE: Packard v. Rockford Park District
Court: Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District, Case No. 2-92-0977
Citation: 244 Ill. App. 3d 643 (1993)

CASE: Flavell v. Voss, et al.
Court: Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District, Case No. 2-92-0732
Citation: 247 Ill. App. 3d 842 (1993)

CASE: In Re Estate of William Scott
Court: Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District, Case No. 2-90-0322
Citation: 208 Ill. App. 3d 846 (1991)

CASE: Edgeston v. Lyons Services, Inc., et al.
Court: Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District, Case No. 2-89-1148
Year: 1989

CASE: Nowicki v. Rockford Central Plastics Distributors
Court: Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District, Case No. 2-89-0923
Year: 1989

CASE: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company v. Hecker
Court: Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District, Case No. 2-88-0952
Citation: 183 Ill.App.3d 13 (1989)

CASE: Gibson v. Raatz
Court: Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District, Case No. 2-88-0011
Year: 1988

CASE: Northern Illinois Gas Company v. Industrial Commission
Court: Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District, Case No. 2-86-0030 WC
Citation: 148 Ill.App.3d 48 (1986)

CASE: Tobin v. Furgason
Court: Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District, Case No. 2-84-0007
Year: 1984

Topic: Tips on Closing Arguments
Program: “Trial Appellate Practice”
Sponsor: Winnebago County Bar Association
Date: May 8, 2014

Topic: Set-Offs, Liens and Subrogation in UM/UIM Cases
Program: “Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists Coverage: The Necessary Basics”
Sponsor: Illinois State Bar Association
Date: June 21, 2011

Topic: Closing Arguments
Program: “Civil Procedure Update 2010″
Sponsor: Illinois State Bar Association
Date: April 9, 2010

Topic: Liens and Subrogation Issues in Personal Injury Cases
Program: “Insurance Law Update 2009″
Sponsor: Illinois State Bar Association
Date: November 13, 2009

Topic: Closing Arguments
Program: “Civil Procedure Update 2009″
Sponsor: Illinois State Bar Association
Date: May 22, 2009

Topic: Closing Arguments
Program: “2009 Trial Practice – Pre-Trial Motions Through Appeal”
Sponsor: Illinois State Bar Association
Date: March 27, 2009

Topic: The Federalization of Punitive Damages and the Effect on Illinois Law
Program: “CLE Buffet”
Sponsor: Winnebago County Bar Association
Date: June 13, 2008

Topic: Negotiation and Adjudication of Liens in Personal Injury Cases
Program: “Hot Topics in Insurance Law”
Sponsor: Illinois State Bar Association
Date: June 13, 2008

Topic: Cross Examination (Challenging Your Opponent’s Theory of the Case)
Program: “Hot Tips for Trials”
Sponsor: Winnebago County Bar Association
Date: May 15, 2008

Topic: The Federalism of Punitive Damages and the Effect on Illinois Law
Program: “The Modern American Jury”
Sponsor: Northern Illinois University College of Law
Date: April 9, 2008

Topic: Closing Arguments
Program: “Civil Practice Update”
Sponsor: Illinois State Bar Association
Date: May 18, 2007

Topic: Closing Arguments
Program: “Civil Litigation Update & Overview of Civil Practice and Procedure” Sponsor: Illinois State Bar Association
Date: May 12, 2006

Topic: The Fleecing of Seriously Injured Medical Malpractice Victims in Illinois
Program: “Medical Malpractice: Emerging Issues & The Effects of Tort Reform”
Sponsor: Northern Illinois University College of Law
Date: April 13, 2006

Topic: Closing Argument, Do’s, Don’ts and More
Program: “Civil Litigation: Update and Overview of Civil Practice and Procedure”
Sponsor: Illinois State Bar Association
Date: May, 2005

Topic: Trial Issues – Practical Advice for Succeeding at Trial
Program: “Successfully Navigating Civil Litigation”
Sponsor: Illinois State Bar Association
Date: December, 2003

Topic: Amended Supreme Court Rule 213
Program: “Update in Tort”
Sponsor: Illinois State Bar Association
Date: December, 2002

Topic: Amended Supreme Court Rule 213
Program: “Amended Supreme Court Rule 213″
Sponsor: Illinois State Bar Association
Date: July, 2002

Topic: Mediation – Plaintiff’s Perspective
Program: “Hot Topics in Dispute Resolution: What Advocates, Neutrals and Consumers Need to Know”
Sponsor: Northern Illinois University College of Law
Date: March, 2001

Topic: The Realities of Representing Clients Who Have Suffered a Mild Brain Injury
Program: “Brain Injury Symposium”
Sponsor: Brain Injury Association of Illinois and University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford
Date: December, 2000

Topic: Prosecuting Slip and Fall Cases: What Do You Need to Prove?
Program: “Litigating Tort Cases Without Going Bankrupt”
Sponsor: Illinois State Bar Association
Date: October, 1999

Topic: Subrogation and Lien Issues
Program: “Nuts and Bolts for the Tort Practitioner”
Sponsor: Illinois State Bar Association
Date: June, 1999

Topic: Cross Examination
Program: “Hot Tips for Trials”
Sponsor: Winnebago County Bar Association
Date: October, 1998

Topic: Subrogation and Lien Issues
Program: “Litigating Personal Injury Cases: Recent Decisions”
Sponsor: Illinois State Bar Association
Date: February, 1998

Topic: Premises Liability Update
Program: “Get Caught Up! An Update of Civil Practice, Insurance, Mental Health and Tort Law Issues”
Sponsor: Illinois State Bar Association
Date: December, 1997

Topic: Selection of Mediator
Program: “Making Mediation Work for You”
Sponsor: American Bar Association
Date: September, 1997

Topic: Preparation of Your Case and Client for Arbitration-Counsel’s View
Program: “Are You Ready to Settle Your Case; the Ins and Outs of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation and Arbitration”
Sponsor: Northwest Suburban Bar Association
Date: April, 1997

Topic: Cross examination – Challenging the Theory of Your Opponent’s Case
Program: “Trial Techniques – Getting a Case Ready; Getting a Verdict”
Sponsor: Illinois State Bar Association
Date: November, 1996

Topic: Preparation of Your Case and Client for Arbitration – Counsel’s View
Program: “Settling Your Case In Court or Out – Everything You Need to Know
and More”
Sponsor: Illinois State Bar Association
Date: October, 1996

Topic: The Plaintiff’s Perspective
Program: “Mediation for Lawyers – How to Prepare Your Case, Yourself & Your Client to Mediate Successfully,”
Sponsor: Illinois State Bar Association
Date: December, 1995

Topic: Maximizing Damages in the Typical Winnebago County Personal Injury Case
Sponsor: Winnebago County Bar Association Trial Section
Date: June, 1994

Topic: Keeping ERISA’s Subrogating Hands off Minors’ Personal Injury Settlements
Sponsor: Winnebago County Bar Association Probate Section
Date: May ,1994

Topic: Aggravation of Pre-Existing Injury/Condition
Program: “Proven and Winning Ways in Personal Injury Cases”
Sponsor: Illinois State Bar Association
Date: November, 1993

Topic: Public and Private Recreational Land Use
Program: “Recreational Law Update”
Sponsor: Illinois State Bar Association
Date: April, 1993

Topic: Motions in Limine
Program: “Civil Litigation Seminar”
Sponsor: Northwest Suburban Bar Association
Date: March, 1993

Topic: Getting Witnesses to the Courthouse and Motions in Limine
Sponsor: Winnebago County Bar Association Trial Section
Date: June, 1992

Topic: Motions in Limine
Program: “Handling and Avoiding Common Trial and Settlement Problems”
Sponsor: Illinois State Bar Association
Date: April, 1991

Topic: Jury Instructions
Program: “Effective Trial Presentation”
Sponsor: Illinois State Bar Association
Date: November, 1988

Panel Member at CLE Programs

Topic: Professionalism
Sponsor: Winnebago County Bar Association
Date: May, 2011

Topic: Professionalism
Sponsor: Northern Illinois University College of Law
Date: April, 2008

Topic: Judicial Elections – Candidates’ Right to Comment on Disputed Political Issues
Sponsor: 17th Judicial Circuit, Rockford Register Star, Winnebago County Bar Assoc.
Date: October, 2007

Topic: Training New Mediators
Sponsor: Center for Analysis of Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems
Date: October, 2000

Topic: Court Annexed Mediation
Sponsor: Urbana County Judges and Bar Leaders
Date: June, 1999

Topic: Court Annexed Mediation
Sponsor: Kane County Judges and Bar Leaders
Date: November, 1995

Topic: Court Annexed Mediation
Sponsor: DuPage County Judges and Bar Leaders
Date: October, 1995

Topic: Court Annexed Mediation
Sponsor: McLean County Judges and Bar Leaders
Date: June, 1995

Topic: Training New Arbitrators
Sponsor: 17th Judicial Circuit Court Arbitrator Training Program
Date: January, 1995

Perrecone & Fabiano, The Federalization of Punitive Damages and the Effect on Illinois Law, 28 N. Ill. U. L. Rev. 537 (2008).

Perrecone & Fabiano, The Fleecing of Seriously Injured Medical Malpractice Victims in Illinois, 26 N. Ill. U. L. Rev. 527 (2006).

Perrecone, Seventh Circuit Narrows Application of Illinois Common Fund Doctrine in ERISA Subrogation Claims, Ill. St. B. Ass’n Tort Trends, Oct. 2003, at 4.

Perrecone, Effective Use of SCR 213(f), Ill. St. B. Ass’n Tort Trends, May 2003, at 1.

Perrecone, Seventh Circuit Decision Trumps Federal Rule of Civil Procedure, Ill. St. B. Ass’n Tort Trends, June 2000, at 8.

Perrecone & Nelson, Case Note – Blackburn v. Sundstrand Corporation, 115 F.3d 493 (7th Cir. 1997), Ill. St. B. Ass’n Tort Trends, Nov. 1997, at 1.

Perrecone, The Plaintiff’s Perspective, Ill. St. B. Ass’n In the alternative, April 1996, at 2.

Greater Rockford Italian American Association
Co-Chair, 2014 – present
Chair, 2009 – 2013
Co-Chair, 2004 – 2008
Member, 1999 – present

Carpenter’s Place
Director
2013 – present

Rockford Airfest
Member, Steering Committee
2011 – present

Recipient, Italian-American Man of the Year, Ethnic Heritage Museum, 2013

Veterans Drop-In Center
formally known as, Rockford Advocacy Coalition for the Homeless
President, 2010 – 2013
Vice President, 2009 – 2010

American Red Cross, Rock River Chapter
Homeless shelter volunteer
1997 – 2009

Recipient, Dedicated Service Award, American Red Cross, Rock River Chapter, 2007

Festa Italiana
Volunteer
1988 – present