RRAF
Officers and Board Members
KATHLEEN ALTMAN, Regular Board Member since 2008 - Current term expires 6/30/12
Kathleen is married and the mother of four children, one born with cerebral palsy, developmental delays
and a seizure disorder. Kathleen has worked as an account exec for ion Exhibits since 1996 and previously
was employed as a buyer for Unisys Corporation for fifteen years. Kathleen is currently attending DePaul
University where she is working on completing her Bachelor of Arts degree in American Literature.
ROGER DAVIS, Regular Board Member since 2001 - Current term expires 6/30/13
Parent Elected Board Member (1994 – 2001)
Roger is married and the father of four children, one born with cerebral palsy and severe developmental
delays. From 1994 to 2001 he was the elected parent representative of RRAF. Roger was elected as a
regular board member in 2001. He is a past Vice President of Research for Putman Publishing Company.
He is also a member and past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Council 9893 in Glendale Heights.
MARILYN FLANAGAN, Executive Director (since 1991) and President (since 2001)
Past Co-President (1991-2001)
Marilyn is married, and is a graduate of DePaul University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy. Marilyn
also holds an M.B.A. in Health Care and Human Resources from Rosary College, now Dominican
University. An employee of RRAF since 1990, Marilyn was elected Executive Director in 1991.
THOMAS FLANAGAN, Board Member since 2001 – Current term expires 06/30/13
Vice President - Government Affairs/General Counsel (since 1998)
Secretary (since 2001)
Tom is married, and has been a licensed attorney for over 20 years, specializing in business, finance and
contract law. Tom also holds an M.B.A., and is a former officer in the United States Navy.
JILL MUELLER, Board Member since 2002 – Current term expires 06/30/14
Treasurer (since 2007)
Jill is married, and the mother of three children. She has over seventeen years working with those with
disabilities. Jill is a Speech Pathologist, currently working as the Vocational/Transition Coordinator for
Elmhurst District 205 in DuPage County, IL.
ROBERTA ROBISON, Board Member since 2009 - Current term expires 06/30/12
Assistant Treasurer (since 2009)
Former Board Member and Secretary, 1988 through 2002
Roberta is married and has three grown children, the oldest of whom is developmentally disabled and who
has attended RRAF since 1997. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Foreign Languages and is a certified
teacher who worked in the Elmhurst public schools for six years. She has also worked for the Lombard
Park District as a preschool teacher. Roberta is a very active member of her church and has served on the
board both as a Trustee and Superintendent of Christian Education; as well as being in the choir and
helping provide music for Sunday services. She is also a very concerned member of her community, caring
for elderly neighbors and assisting them with daily activities.
Officers and Board Members
KATHLEEN ALTMAN, Regular Board Member since 2008 - Current term expires 6/30/12
Kathleen is married and the mother of four children, one born with cerebral palsy, developmental delays
and a seizure disorder. Kathleen has worked as an account exec for ion Exhibits since 1996 and previously
was employed as a buyer for Unisys Corporation for fifteen years. Kathleen is currently attending DePaul
University where she is working on completing her Bachelor of Arts degree in American Literature.
ROGER DAVIS, Regular Board Member since 2001 - Current term expires 6/30/13
Parent Elected Board Member (1994 – 2001)
Roger is married and the father of four children, one born with cerebral palsy and severe developmental
delays. From 1994 to 2001 he was the elected parent representative of RRAF. Roger was elected as a
regular board member in 2001. He is a past Vice President of Research for Putman Publishing Company.
He is also a member and past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Council 9893 in Glendale Heights.
MARILYN FLANAGAN, Executive Director (since 1991) and President (since 2001)
Past Co-President (1991-2001)
Marilyn is married, and is a graduate of DePaul University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy. Marilyn
also holds an M.B.A. in Health Care and Human Resources from Rosary College, now Dominican
University. An employee of RRAF since 1990, Marilyn was elected Executive Director in 1991.
THOMAS FLANAGAN, Board Member since 2001 – Current term expires 06/30/13
Vice President - Government Affairs/General Counsel (since 1998)
Secretary (since 2001)
Tom is married, and has been a licensed attorney for over 20 years, specializing in business, finance and
contract law. Tom also holds an M.B.A., and is a former officer in the United States Navy.
JILL MUELLER, Board Member since 2002 – Current term expires 06/30/14
Treasurer (since 2007)
Jill is married, and the mother of three children. She has over seventeen years working with those with
disabilities. Jill is a Speech Pathologist, currently working as the Vocational/Transition Coordinator for
Elmhurst District 205 in DuPage County, IL.
ROBERTA ROBISON, Board Member since 2009 - Current term expires 06/30/12
Assistant Treasurer (since 2009)
Former Board Member and Secretary, 1988 through 2002
Roberta is married and has three grown children, the oldest of whom is developmentally disabled and who
has attended RRAF since 1997. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Foreign Languages and is a certified
teacher who worked in the Elmhurst public schools for six years. She has also worked for the Lombard
Park District as a preschool teacher. Roberta is a very active member of her church and has served on the
board both as a Trustee and Superintendent of Christian Education; as well as being in the choir and
helping provide music for Sunday services. She is also a very concerned member of her community, caring
for elderly neighbors and assisting them with daily activities.
Officers and Board Members
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