LEADERSHIP

Scott Rudin – President & Co-Founder

As father to his late son Kenny, a young adult with intellectual & developmental disabilities, Scott set out to actively participate in charitable endeavors dedicated to children and young adults with special needs. He has served on the Board of Trustees for Keshet and the Advisory Board of Directors at the Equestrian Connection. As a personal injury attorney at Miroballi, Durkin & Rudin, LLC, Scott has been practicing for over 25 years, securing impressive settlements in a variety of personal injury cases.

Michael Rosen – Secretary & Co-Founder

Michael’s son Jack is a young adult with special needs. Once Jack was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum, Michael became involved with charities that raised funds for research and provided services for children and young adults with special needs. He has also served on the Board of Directors for Northbrook Baseball. Michael lives in Northbrook with his wife Wendy and sons Jack and Charlie. He is a partner in a financial services firm operating in Northbrook since 1989.

Steve Hara – Vice President & Co-Founder

Steve is the Sales Director at Howard Orloff Imports in Chicago, IL, with 45 years of success in the auto industry. Upon learning that his nephew was on the autism spectrum, Steve became an advocate and fundraiser for children with special needs. He has served on the board of The Little City Foundation and The Special Kids Network, dedicating decades to supporting children with disabilities.

Trevor Brody – Director of Special Events

Trevor Brody has spent over 20 years helping individuals navigate their financial futures, providing personalized retirement planning as part of Hub Retirement and Wealth Management. His approach is built on lasting relationships and a deep understanding of each client’s unique journey. Beyond finance, Trevor captures life’s fleeting moments through photography, preserving cherished memories for families. At home, laughter with his wife and daughters fuels his heart, while his leadership in the Celebrity Golf & Games Outing for Helping Hands Network reinforces his belief that true fulfillment comes from uplifting both families and communities.

Event Board

President / Co-Founder
Scott Rudin

 

Secretary / Co-Founder
Michael Rosen

Vice-President / Co-Founder
Steve Hara

 

TREVOR BRODY
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS

DEBBIE HARA
TREASURER

STEVEN FRITZSHALL
LEGAL COUNSEL

Board of Advisors

Jeremy Roenick
Wendy Rosen
Marc Rosenberg
Deborah Rudin
Marc & Kim Schwartz
Ellen Stamler
Sy Taxman

Michael Cohen
Joe & Sheila Gutman
Pete Hassen
Billy Jaffe
Sarah Kustok
Larry & Claudia Lubin
Lauren Rubinson-Morris

Event Committee

Mike Kenn
Brian Millman
Manny Millman
Larry & Renee Neiman
Cathy Norini
Cindy Rubin
Tom Shaer
Chris Varner
Lynette Velez
Stacy Zontini

Jill Bartuch
Garry Benjoya
Craig Culp
Laurie DeSimone
Michael & Cindy Edelstein
Shannon Evans
Phil Gerber
Dirk Graham
Jodi Hansen
Jeff Jones


SPECIAL HALL OF HEROES
(In-Memoriam)

Kenny Rudin

Justin Coe
Phil Goldstick
Jeff Kray
Melissa Lashbrook
Howard Orloff
Dick Rosenberg
Jerry Rubin
Lorraine Skolnik
Abbie Weisberg