MEET THE TEAM: april 2027 election

RE-ELECT for VILLAGE TRUSTEE

(708) 699-4326 ● mcarpos@outlook.com

Having been a part of the Bolingbrook business and non-profit community for over a decade, Michael and his wife Nadia built their first family home in Bolingbrook in 2016 and have two children, Luca and Mina. 

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Village Trustee, Village of Bolingbrook

Committee Chair, Village of Bolingbrook Finance Committee

Committee Member, Village of Bolingbrook Public Services Committee

Former President of the Board, Midwest Christian Montessori Academy in Bolingbrook

Board Member and Past Board Treasurer, Heart Haven OutReach (H2O)

Former Treasurer, Crime Stoppers of Bolingbrook

Former President, Kiwanis Club of Bolingbrook & Romeoville

Past Committee Chair, Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner (Rainbow Council, Boy Scouts of America)

Volunteer Content Creator, Bolingbrook Events Facebook Page

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Saint Francis - Joliet, IL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hospital Relationship Manager, National Physical Therapy Practice

(Past) Executive Director, Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce

(Past) Assistant Vice President/Banking Center Manager, MB Financial Bank

RECOGNITIONS

Best Under 40, My Suburban Life (Shaw Media), September 2014

President's Award for Outstanding Community Service, Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce, March 2012

Character Counts Award, Bolingbrook/Romeoville Character Counts Coalition, October 2011

ELECT for VILLAGE TRUSTEE

For 30 years, Maria Velasquez-Gloekle has called Bolingbrook home. During those three decades, she has watched the Village grow and change, raised a family here, built a career as a small business owner, and ultimately found her own way to give back to the community that has become such an important part of her life.

Maria’s story began in the Philippines. She came to the United States with her parents as a small child and was raised in Wood Dale, Illinois. Her family’s experience of establishing a new life in this country helped instill in her the values of family, hard work, perseverance, and community that have remained important throughout her life.

In 1996, Maria and her husband, Steven Gloeckle, chose Bolingbrook as the place where they would build their future together. They became the first owners of the home in which they still live today. Over the years, they had a front-row seat as Bolingbrook grew and evolved into the large, vibrant, and remarkably diverse community it is today.

More importantly, Bolingbrook became home in every sense of the word. Maria and Steven started their family here and raised their daughter, Keyana, in the community for 24 years. Today, the family’s connection to Bolingbrook extends into a second generation of community involvement.

Professionally, Maria spent many years as a small business owner. The experience taught her the value of organization, responsibility, collaboration, and finding solutions—skills that would later serve her well when she became increasingly involved in Village activities.

Maria’s formal service to the Village of Bolingbrook began in January 2023 with her appointment to the Beautification Commission. It did not take long for her willingness to

work and lead to become apparent. By 2024, she was serving as chair of the commission, helping guide programs designed to beautify the Village, recognize residents and businesses, promote environmental awareness, and encourage pride in Bolingbrook’s

neighborhoods.

As the Village’s volunteer commissions evolved, Maria accepted an even larger role. She became Chair of the Bolingbrook Special Events Commission, placing her at the center of many of the celebrations and traditions that help create Bolingbrook’s strong sense of community.

Under her leadership, the commission helps support a remarkable variety of activities throughout the year, including Arbor Day, the Village Picnic, iFest, Jubilee, the Pathways Parade, the Festival of Lights, Santa Send-Off, landscape recognition, and seasonal decorating programs.

While residents see the finished events, Maria knows how much work happens before the first guest arrives or the first parade unit steps off. Her service involves countless

hours of planning, organizing, coordinating volunteers, solving last-minute problems, and working with Village staff, elected officials, local businesses, community organizations, and fellow commissioners.

Perhaps one of the most meaningful reflections of Maria’s example is that her daughter, Keyana, now serves alongside her on the Special Events Commission. The community in which Maria and Steven chose to raise their daughter has become a community to which mother and daughter now give their time and talents together.

Maria’s life in Bolingbrook has come full circle. Thirty years ago, she and Steven chose a house and a community in which to build their future. Today, Maria is helping build the

future of that community through her leadership, her volunteerism, and her commitment to bringing people together.

From a young girl who came to America from the Philippines, to a small business owner, wife and mother, and ultimately a dedicated community leader, Maria’s journey embodies the qualities that make Bolingbrook special.

RE-ELECT for VILLAGE TRUSTEE

(630) 687-0520 ● quintero4bbrook@gmail.com

Jose Quintero is married to his college sweetheart Paola and together they have 2 teenage boys Frank (17) and Kenneth (16).  Jose and his family have called Bolingbrook home for 9 years. He says that he wanted a more diverse place for his kids to grow up and attend school. Bolingbrook was an attractive option because it is a multi-cultural melting pot and has a great history of celebrating diversity.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Commissioner on the Village of Bolingbrook Zoning Board of Appeals

President-Elect, Bolingbrook Rotary Club 

Board Member, Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce

Board Member, Crime Stoppers of Bolingbrook 

Member, Bolingbrook Lions Club

EDUCATION

Studied Political Science at the College of DuPage 

Hospitality and Tourism education from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Within his dedicated career he has grown into his role as Vice President of Operations and Business Development for Windson Hospitality Group. Carrying twenty years of hospitality experience, including Director of Operations, General Manager, and Revenue Manager. 

RECOGNITIONS

Jose is a proud winner of the 2021 Wintrust Latinx Award which recognizes the remarkable positive influence and far-reaching impact of Hispanics in their community and neighborhoods. In 2021 Jose received the Hospitality Excellence Award from Radisson Hotels Group and in 2018 Jose received the Radisson Hotels Presidents Award for outstanding leadership in the hospitality industry.