School Finance
North Chicago School District 187
Independent Authority
The ISBE-appointed members of the IA are:
- Dora King, Chairperson
Retired Telecommunications Technician for Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago. Currently Ms. King is the Women’s Auxiliary President for the Lake Shore Baptist District Association. Ms. King is a graduate of Mundelein College – Loyola University and certified from the Project Management Institute. Ms. King resides in North Chicago.
- Evelyn Alexander
Retired Assistant to the Mayor with the City of North Chicago after 28 years of service. Ms. Alexander volunteers as a Commissioner for the City of North Chicago Housing Authority, City of North Chicago E-911 board member, and a member of the College of Lake County (Lake Shore campus) Advisory Committee. Ms. Alexander lives in North Chicago.
- Graham Cook
Partner responsible for Business Development, Marketing and Investor Relations at Copia Capital, LLC. Prior to joining Copia Capital, Mr. Cook was the Chief Marketing Officer at Whitebox Advisors. Mr. Cook received his MBA from Kellogg Graduate School of Management at North Western University. Mr. Cook lives in Lake Forest.
- Shajuana Goshton
Currently working with at-risk youths as a Life Skills Coach at the North Cook Young Adult Alternative High School. Ms Goshton received her Masters in Clinical Social Work from the University of Chicago, SSA. Ms. Goshton lives in North Chicago.
- Jerry Hieb
Navy Region Midwest Fleet and Family Readiness Program Director Mr. Hieb is responsible for all Family Housing, Bachelor Housing, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), Child and Youth programs, Fleet and Family Support. He oversees a budget of more than $40 million. Mr. Hieb received his MBA from Webster University. Mr. Hieb resides in Great Lakes.
- Acting as non-voting members of the Independent Authority and Financial Oversight Panel are Master Chief Evans and Senior Chief Curylo
