Auxiliary Board
The Auxiliary Board is a group of young professionals dedicated to building the next generation of supporters for MetroSquash. They are committed to the organization’s mission, serve as engaged volunteers, spread the program’s message of impact, and contribute their resources.
Executive Committee
Sara Thomas - Co-President
Holly Meers – Co-President
Accenture
James Watkins - Volunteer Chair
BritBox International
Matt Cermak - Fundraising Chair
Chicago Title
Jack Denison - Engagement Chair
Publicis Collective
Alex Dodson - DEI Chair
Boost Linguistics
Ameer Allaudeen – Product Manager, Datacubes Inc
Mae Cromwell – Associate, EY-Parthenon
Lindsay Curran – Associate, JP Morgan Chase and Co
Caroline Dolan – Advertising Coordinator, Miller Media Sales
Genevieve Dolan – Project Manager, All Things Party, LLC
Cal Frese – Director, Narrative Science
Chris Fuller – Squash Professional
John Grissom – Analyst, William Blair
Margaux Harrold – Analyst, Neuberger Berman
Peter Haun – Mechanical Engineer, Northrop Grumman
Jerel Keels – Digital Technology PMO Analyst, United Airlines
Mike Lam – Associate, LaSalle Investment Management
Nick Lawler – Vice President, 50 South Capital
Andrew Litvin – Analyst, BDT & Company
Avi Mahajan – Quantitative Trading Analyst, DRW
Nick Malinowski – Research Associate, Stax Inc
Mike Masius – Squash Coach, Northwestern University and MetroSquash
James McIntosh – Executive Director and Head of Enterprise Risk Management Programs, CIBC
Michael Mistras: Senior Associate, GVC Americas
Brendan Moran – Associate, Ares Management
Lainey Neild: Student, Northwestern University
Bruce Olsen – Technology Consulting Analyst, Accenture
Emily Ruan: Student, University of Chicago
Patrick Schenk: Tenant Representative, Jones Lang LaSalle
Richard Siegler – School Director, Schuler School Program
Chris Stoj – Administrative Specialist, Biological Sciences Division, University of Chicago
Caleb Sturrup – Associate Director Alumni Relations and Development, University of Chicago
Warren von Weise – TRAC Associate, Marsh
Cameron Warren: Pacific Garden Mission
Joseph Whalen: Investment Banking Associate, Barclays
Zak Workman – Senior Associate, Northern Trust Corporation
Auxiliary Board Members follow the 3 C’s of Engagement: Connected, Competent, and Contributing
Members are Connected.
An Auxiliary Board member must feel connected to the mission and values of MetroSquash. A member should understand why they support this organization and what aspects they can relate to. This also means a member should be present at Auxiliary Board meetings and events as well as MetroSquash functions like the annual Gala and Cup.
Members are Competent.
All members should be knowledgeable about the program model and aware of the impact MetroSquash has on the youth. Members should be able to accurately share this message with others not familiar with the program. If people have questions, a member should be able to answer or provide the appropriate resource.
Members are Contributing.
All members contribute their time and money to ensure our program continues to thrive. The minimum yearly dues are $300 which is just $25 a month. In addition, members contribute their time by volunteering on the squash courts and in the classrooms, becoming a mentor to a student, and helping with career preparation.
If you are interested in joining the Auxiliary Board, please fill out an application here and an executive committee member will follow-up with you.
Matt Cermak – Fundraising Chair
Commercial Account Manager, Chicago Title
Matt grew up on the Northwest side of Chicago and attended Saint Patrick High School. Matt is an avid squash player and was introduced to MetroSquash through his membership involvement at The University Club of Chicago. For the last seven years, Matt has been a Commercial Account Manager in Chicago Title’s National Commercial Division. Matt currently serves on several high profile boards in Chicago and is excited to be serving as the Fundraising Chair for the Auxiliary Board. Matt played NCAA Division 1 golf at Missouri State University and is still an avid golfer.
James Watkins, Volunteer Chair
Director of Growth, BritBox International
James Watkins is the Director of Growth at BritBox International, a streaming service run by the BBC, where he gets to indulge his love of TV and his British heritage. Having played (and coached) squash for several years as a junior in the UK, he joined the squash team at Harvard University, and played league squash in the San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle before landing in Chicago. He started out with MetroSquash by volunteering as a coach for the Evanston program, enjoying sharing his love for the game and giving back to the local community, and is excited to be part of the Aux Board to help the organization continue to grow and support more students and families.
Sara Thomas – Co-President
Sara grew up in Chicago and is pursuing a B.A. in Economics at the University of Chicago. She has been volunteering with Metrosquash since her freshman year of high school and loves helping students with homework or on the courts. Sara is passionate about financial literacy education and enjoys playing for the UChicago club squash team, exploring art museums, running and cooking.
Alex Dodson – DEI Chair, Boost Linguistics
Alex is a lifelong squash player from Chicago. She has served MetroSquash in a few capacities, including auxiliary board co-president.
Jack Denison – Supervisor, Publicis Collective
Jack grew up in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. in Advertising. He currently works in media planning and strategy at Publicis Collective. In addition to MetroSquash, Jack is actively involved in a variety of organizations, including St. Chrysostom’s Church, where he serves on the Stewardship Committee and the Communications Committee. In his free time, Jack enjoys playing squash, golfing, competing in bar trivia, and attending Chicago Cubs games.
Holly Meers – Co-President
Consultant, Accenture
Holly, a Chicago native, earned a BSE in Industrial & Operations Engineering and a BA in Art & Design from the University of Michigan. She currently works in consulting at Accenture where she focuses on growth strategy with retail clients. Holly has been an active member of the MetroSquash Auxiliary Board since 2019. In her free time, Holly enjoys playing tennis & squash, skiing, golfing, wandering art museums, and listening to podcasts.
Lindsay Curran – Co-President
Associate, JPMorgan Chase and Co.
Lindsay graduated from Villanova University where she received a degree in Economics and also worked with her brother to create the Villanova Squash Club. She moved to Chicago in 2018 and currently works at JPMorgan in their Asset & Wealth Management division. Lindsay has been involved in MetroSquash since 2019 and served on the Engagement Committee for 2 years before becoming co-president. She is an avid squash player and an active volunteer in the Chicago community, and loves that MetroSquash provides the opportunity to combine both of these passions. Lindsay also enjoys playing golf, tennis, and paddle tennis.
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