Nadine Johnson, Board Chair
Senior Vice President, Old National Bank
Nadine is delighted to bring her finance expertise and her passion for service to CPAH’s Board. She has more than 25 years of banking experience, joining Old National Bank in May 1995. Nadine is a graduate of Columbia College of Missouri, with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and earned her MBA from Webster University. She received her Certified Treasury Professional Certification in 2007. In addition to serving on CPAH’s board, Nadine sits on the Executive Advisory Council of Governors State University Foundation and the Finance Committee of the Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County, where she was a former Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee.
Jeanie Znidersic, Vice Chair
Securities Communication & Awareness Analyst, Zebra Technologies
Jeanie is a former library professional with a long-standing passion for public service. She is currently employed with Zebra Technologies and holds a BA in History with a Minor in Data Science from Lake Forest College. Jeanie describes herself as a data enthusiast who is committed to uplifting the Latino community on the North Shore.
Gregg Handrich, Treasurer
Principal, FIDES Capital Partners, LLC
Gregg brings an extensive background as a real estate developer and investor to CPAH’s Board. He is a principal with TLP/FIDES where he founded the multifamily investment platform which has resulted in over $200 million of apartment investments. Prior to FIDES, Gregg was a founding officer of Pritzker Residential Equities (“Centergate”). Gregg has a BBA in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics and an MS in Real Estate Appraisal and Investment Analysis from University of Wisconsin-Madison, and lives in Libertyville with his wife and family which includes Libby, the 8-year old Golden Doodle.
Lee Smith, Secretary
Retired Senior Planner, City of Highland Park
Lee is thrilled to be CPAH’s Vice Chair after having spent much of his career working on planning issues, including affordable housing, most recently as the City of Highland Park’s Senior Planner for 17 years. Lee was instrumental in establishing the Community Land Trust. Lee lives in Evanston with his wife Wendy and their two very enthusiastic dogs, Duchess and Polly.
Jessie Carmona
Amazon Employee, Rideshare Driver
Jessie is a husband and proud father of five children between the ages of 2 and 18. He works for Amazon and rideshares for Lyft and Uber. His passion and purpose in life is his family. They love spending time together watching movies, shopping, playing basketball, video games, and watching or attending WWE events.
Gillian Derbyshire
President, Acorn Homes
Gillian Derbyshire has long been devoted to the cause of affordable housing. Gillian founded Acorn Homes to provide high-quality rental housing for lower income tenants in Chicago’s far north suburbs. Prior to her foray into housing, Gillian was the Senior VP and General Manager of Plastic and Metal Container Packaging at US Can Corp. She received her BA from Wellesley College, an MA from University of Illinois and an MBA from The Kellogg Graduate School at Northwestern University . She lives in North Chicago with her dog Butch who, much to her fellow Board members delight, often accompanies her to Board meetings.
Hilary Hurd Anyaso
Assistant Vice President for Communications, Northwestern University
Hilary is excited to bring more than two decades of communications and media experience to the Board. She is passionate about raising awareness for affordable housing in our area. Hilary received a bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College and a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She lives in Wilmette with her husband, son, and energetic goldendoodle.
Zenia Espinal
Preschool Teacher, JCYS Lutz Family Center
Zenia is a Community Land Trust (CLT) homeowner who lives in Lake Forest with her four children. She originally didn’t qualify for the program but persevered for many years to eventually put herself in the position to buy a CPAH home. She is excited about sharing her perspective and life experience to help put other people in a position to benefit from CPAH’s programs.
Steve Madden
CEO, Libertyville Bank & Trust
Steve has more than 30 years of experience in community and commercial banking and currently serves as CEO of Libertyville Bank & Trust and North Region Market Head for Wintrust. In addition to building relationships with local business owners and community leaders, Steve has participated actively in various local organizations. He is immediate past Chairman of Lake County Partners, serves on the Finance Committee of the Lake County Forest Preserve Foundation, and serves on the board of the Goldie Initiative as Vice President and Secretary. He has also held leadership roles with the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce, Ravinia Festival Associates Board, and Lake Forest Housing Trust. A graduate of Lake Forest College, Steve lives in Evanston with his wife, Betsey, and daughter, Elizabeth.
Laurence Marks
Paraprofessional, School District 112
Laurence joined the CPAH Board in 2016 as a resident representative and, knowing first hand the impact of having affordable housing. When not working to help others secure affordable housing, Laurence is a paraprofessional in Highland Park School District 112. Laurence lives in a CPAH apartment along with three of his children, and they all love living in Highland Park, where Laurence grew up.
Greg Moisio
Retired Teacher & City Council Member
Greg is a lifelong resident of Waukegan and former 3rd ward alderman who served as the Judiciary Chairman, Public Works Chairman, Public Safety Chairman, and Economic Chairman over his 20 years of service. He is also a retired educator with Waukegan Schools where he spent 34 years.
Nia Montoute
MSW, Law Student
Nia holds a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and a Master of Social Work from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. Nia is currently a Licensed Social Worker and law student, and previously worked as an Adult Case Manager at the Legacy Reentry Foundation where she provided clients with employment assistance, group therapy, referrals to community resources, and aided with social service applications. She has a passion for helping and serving individuals in underserved communities. Nia is also a United States Army Veteran and an active member of the Lambda Nu Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, incorporated in Lake County, IL. She lives in North Chicago and is a devout member of North Shore Church of Christ.
Andrés Tapia
President & Founder, Andrés Tapia Strategy Group
Andrés Tapia is a trusted civic and corporate leader serving as a City Councilmember for Highland Park, IL (2025–2029) and a former Commissioner on the Highland Park Housing Commission. A passionate advocate for inclusive leadership and housing equity, Andrés brings decades of experience at the intersection of strategy, culture, and community. He is also the President and Founder of Andrés Tapia Strategy Group, where he advises organizations on navigating disruption, transforming culture, and aligning leadership with purpose.
Jane Western
Retired Chief Operating Officer, Northern Trust
Jane is a seasoned senior executive and board member with over 30 years of leadership in investment management, risk management, and operations across Fortune 500 companies, financial services, and the nonprofit sector. Jane has been an active board leader, serving on investment committees for St. Olaf College, Presbyterian Homes, VNA Foundation, and Metropolitan Family Services, and as President of Women Investment Professionals, where she strengthened governance and earned the organization’s Trailblazer Award. She holds an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management and a BA in Mathematics from St. Olaf College.
Fred Wilson
Principal, Morgante Wilson Architects
Fred, an architect, is a longtime supporter of affordable housing. He is a Principal at Morgante Wilson Architects, a firm he co-founded in 1987 with his wife, Elissa Morgante. Fred was named a National Finalist in the “40 Under 40” architect’s award sponsored by The Architectural League of New York, and was the winner of the “Young Architect Award” from the American Institute of Architecture Chicago Chapter in 1988. He received his BS degree in Architecture from The Ohio State University and his Master of Architecture from UIC, where he has served on the Alumni Advisory Board.