Announcingthe CAI-IL 2026 Board of Directors


A SEASON OF GROWTH AND FRESH LEADERSHIP:


As the days grow longer and new beginnings take root, CAI-Illinois steps into 2026 with renewed energy and a strong foundation for the year ahead. This season brings fresh perspectives, continued dedication, and a shared commitment to cultivating a thriving chapter through the leadership of our newly elected Board of Directors.


Let’s warmly welcome our newly elected board members: Candee Siaw, CMCA, AMS — Real Estate Investor Service Frankie Sorrentino — Wintrust Community Advantage


And our board members re-elected for a 2nd term: Diane Pagoulatos, DCAL — Whispering Lake Townhome Association John Schaller, DCAL — Lake Barrington Shores Community Homeowners


They will join our returning 2026 board members, whose continued service provides stability and insight:


Randy Grimes, CMCA — FirstService Residential Kathy Kahl, CIRMS, EBP — Alliant Insurance Robyn Kish — Lavelle Law


Brittany Kojzarek, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — Property Specialists, Inc., AAMC Steven Silberman — PBG Financial Services, Ltd. Joe Schutzius, EBP — CELTIC Restoration Group Carrie Surratt, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — Westward 360


Guiding the board this year is the 2026 Executive Leadership Team: President – Randy Grimes, CMCA — FirstService Residential President-Elect – Joe Schutzius, EBP –- CELTIC Restoration Group Vice President – Brittany Kojzarek, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — Property Specialists, Inc., AAMC Treasurer – Steven Silberman — PBG Financial Services, Ltd. Secretary – Diane Pagoulatos, DCAL — Whispering Lake Townhome Association Immediate Past President – Carrie Surratt, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — Westward 360


12 | COMMON INTEREST® • Spring 2026 • A Publication of CAI-Illinois Chapter


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60