President Tim Scheider  –

Tim resides in Bartlett with his wife Deanna and two daughters, Sophia (2022) and Erica(2027), where they belong to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish.  Sophia was a 4-sport athlete at St. Ed’s and finished 3rd place in the 800M event at the Illinois State Track and Field Championship meet. Erica plans to participate in multiple sports at St. Ed’s as well.  Tim and Deanna were both heavily involved with St. John’s School— Deanna as a school board member and president and Tim as a basketball coach, along with volunteering and participating in many fundraising activities.  As head coach of Erica’s 8th grade basketball team, they won the Big West Conference tournament for the first time.

Tim has been a Booster Club member since their first daughter Sophia started her freshman year at St. Ed’s in 2018.  He enjoys attending as many games and events that he can to support his daughters and all St. Ed’s athletes.  His parents were Boosters when he was in high school, so he has a true passion to do the same for his daughters and all St. Edward student-athletes.  The volunteers and families he has met through the school and the Boosters are truly amazing!  He encourages all parents to get involved in their children’s activities and the St. Edward community.  Tim believes parent involvement has a huge impact on children’s success.  He is looking forward to continued involvement and growth of the Boosters to improve the experience and excellence of the St. Edward student-athletes and parents.

 

Vice President, Bob Lutzow – Bob and his wife Maria, currently reside in West Dundee with their two daughters, Delaney (class of 2022) and Morgan (class of 2024).  Bob and his family are long-time parishioners of St. Thomas More where the girls also attended school.  Bob is currently in his 7th year as Athletic Director, and coached both daughters through six years of volleyball and basketball.  Bob is extremely passionate about his daughters’ education and sports careers.  Early on, Bob supported St. Ed’s working the sidelines during Crusader football games while both girls cheered for the Crusaders.  Delaney currently plays volleyball, basketball and soccer.  Morgan currently runs cross country for the Green Wave and is looking forward to playing volleyball, basketball and soccer as well.  In addition, Maria has supported the Parent Connection over the past two years by volunteering at various events.  Bob is looking forward to getting the kids back on the field, court, diamond, you name it!  Both Bob and Maria love the incredible family atmosphere at St Ed’s, and encourage more families to participate in the Booster Club as much as possible.

Treasurer, Paula Ramos – Paula and her family have been active members of the St Edward community since Fall 2014.   Paula and her husband, Ed, have three sons – Julian (Class 2018), Eric (Class 2021), and Drew (Class 2024) – who attended St. Hubert Catholic School in Hoffman Estates prior to attending St. Ed’s.  Paula and Ed have been active members of The Booster Club since the beginning by participating in various events as well as helping out at football games, Pot of Gold, and team sports dinners.  Paula has also chaired Green and Gold (1 year) and the Sports Program Book (the past 2 years).  In addition to the treasury role, she enjoys supporting the Booster Club and its athletics and being a part of the amazing community of St. Edward families and all that it represents.

Secretary, Chris Pemberton and his family, wife, Kirsten (1993), son Drew (2023), and daughter Kendall (2026), reside in Elgin. The Pemberton’s are members of St. Thomas More Parish in Elgin. Chris’ twenty-five year career in education (high school teacher) and athletics (coach) brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Booster Club. Outside of his teaching duties, Chris guides and supports his government students at an annual conference held by Harvard University in Boston each February. He also serves as a member of The College Board and Educational Testing Service’s teacher leadership team responsible for scoring Advanced Placement Exams. Chris currently serves as the Varsity Boys’ Golf coach at his high school.  Chris believes that multifaceted students are better prepared for success beyond their high school years.  “Throughout my entire life as a student, professional, and parent, I have witnessed the immeasurable benefit of a community that encourages students to engage not only in the classroom but in extracurricular activities as well.  The St. Edward Booster Club fosters that environment through their works.”