Turning Point Autism Foundation is proud to have assembled a capable, experienced and committed team of professionals and organizations to oversee the development and management of its facilities and programs. We strive to maintain the highest level of quality and to provide the most comprehensive services for families with autism.

Executive Board of Directors

Randy Wolf – Chairman
BS – University of Wisconsin
Partner, Dan Wolf Automotive Group
General Manager, Lexus of Naperville

Kevin Gallaher – President
BS – St John’s University
Attorney, Nyberg & Cassioppi
Past Annual Campaign Co-Chair, Naperville United Way
Past President, Naperville Responds

Kim Wolf – Secretary
BS – University of Wisconsin
Chair, First Look for Charity, Autism Now
Board of Directors, Cure Autism Now (2004-2007)
Chapter President, Cure Autism Now

Russ Paluch – Treasurer
BS – Illinois State University
Treasurer and COO, Maverick Energy Consulting

Mark D. Kirstein
BS – Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Director – PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Theresa Forthofer
M.Ed. Bowling Green State University
Executive Director, The Community House

Advisory Board

Sonia Dickson Bracks
Autism Consultant

Stacie McManus
Autism Advocate/Parent

Lee Mandel
President, Lee Mandel & Associates

Sharon Rosenbloom, SLP
Author/Parent

Kim Amos
Vice President of Development – Elim Christian School

Joseph B. Hudetz
President, System 27 Corporation

Marrea Winnega, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist with specialties in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, Institute for Juvenile Research, Department of Pyschiatry, UIC

Peter Gerhardt, EdD
President, Organization for Autism Research (OAR), President, Gerhardt Autism/Aspergers Consulting Group

Ellyn Sneider
Director of Special Education, Manhattan Beach School District, Manhattan Beach, CA

Gary Vonck
Vice President, Key Impact Sales & Systems
Member, School Nutrition Association’s Industry Advisory Board