Patrick Carlson (incumbent)
“My name is Patrick Carlson. I am an attorney who has lived in East Lakeview for nearly 22 years, and have been a homeowner here for 17. In this time, I have seen dramatic changes and improvements to the neighborhood, but there are still may changes facing the neighborhood. I have been privileged to serve on the ELVN Board for the past 6 years, and would like to continue for another term. ELVN provides all members of the neighborhood a forum to raise their concerns, to participate in discussions about changes happening, and to have access to the community leaders who make decisions affecting us every day. I have been honored to service in this capacity, and would like to continue doing so.“
Terie Kata (incumbent)
“My name is Terie Kata. I have been active as a board member of ELVN since 1991, serving as Chair for five years, Treasurer for twelve years and past chair of ELVN’s annual Oktoberfest fundraiser for twelve years. I have been an active resident and property owner of the Lakeview community for 27 years. I also have been a participating member of LVCC for the past 27 years, serving on many committees as well as planning and coordinating numerous LVCC fundraising events.“
Brian Murphy (incumbent)
“I am Brian Murphy and I have lived, worked, and owned property in East Lakeview for most of my life. Upon marrying my wife Jaime, we moved back into the same apartment that I grew up on Sheffield Avenue. In the following years, my two sons were born in the same home. I have worked in my families business at Murphy’s Bleachers and since have managed Mrs. Murphy & Sons restaurant as well as worked in property management. For the past five years, I have served as the principle organizer for ELVN’s Oktoberfest. During that time, Oktoberfest has raised well over $100,000 for local area charities and schools. Throughout my life, I have watched my East Lakeview neighborhood evolve into the thriving community that it is today. I look forward to continuing to take an active role in helping this neighborhood reach its full potential.“
Jean O’Neil (incumbent)
“I am a founding member of ELVN and I have been a property owner in East Lake View since 1971. I remember the neighborhood’s past struggles with slumlords, gangs and graffiti. I spearheaded efforts to bring a new Greeley School to the neighborhood and supported beautification of Gill Park. I even remember when the Chicago Bears played at Wrigley Field! To this day, I continue to support the beautification and safety of the neighborhood.“
Aileen Tien (incumbent)
Aileen Tienhas lived in East Lakeview for over a decade, beginning in her summer internships during law school at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. Aileen currently works for a software company in downtown Chicago that produces applications assisting law firms, corporations, and government entities with managing litigation matters. She has served on the ELVN board since 2015 and works to ensure that area residents’ concerns are addressed.
Mark Usiak
“My name is Mark Usiak and I first moved into East Lakeview in 1987, being a homeowner the last 14 years. I have been board president of my 137 unit homeowner association the past 11 years. I was a founding member of Halstead Neighbors, a grassroots organization that was formed specifically to challenge/rationalize proposed development in East Lakeview in collaboration with ELVN, Northhalsted Business Alliance, and 12 neighborhood condo boards. East Lakeview is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Chicago and I would welcome the opportunity to work with the ELVN Board and residents to ensure we keep raising the bar with a focus on neighborhood security, quality of life, andhomeowner value. I am a financial services executive with expertise in finance, business development, technology, and operations with work experience at the Chicago Board of Trade, UBS AG, Invesco, and Thomson Reuters.“
Marty Wallace (incumbent)
“I have lived in East Lakeview for the past 40 years. I am currently an ELVN Board Member for the last few years. My wife Diane and I enjoy our walks around the neighbor, lake front, and Wrigley Field.“
“During our Oktoberfest Diane and I are at Murphy’s working on setting up the Silent Auction area.“
“I also work hard in bringing new and exciting items for the auction. I am a Real Estate Broker with Berkshire Hathaway Home Service for the last 30 years. I am looking forward in serving ELVN as a Board Member for the next two years.“
Michael Zink (incumbent)
“I have lived in East Lake View for more than 9 years and have served as ELVN president since 2018. I am an attorney at Starr, Bejgiert, Zink and Rowells, a civil litigation firm. During my professional career, I have been elected and appointed to leadership roles in legal and community organizations throughout Chicago, including the Illinois State Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, the Chicago Archdiocese, and the Advocates Society of Polish-American Attorneys.“
