Our Team
volunteer advocates
LaSalle County CASA currently boasts 22 trained advocates, from private business owners to retired educators, who share a commitment to the abused and neglected children of our community. We are a friendly, dedicated group of volunteers and would love to welcome you to our team!
Board of Directors
KAREN BARTON (Ottawa)
Family Heritage, Independent Agent
MELISSA BASIL (Mendota)
Ottawa Township High School, Counselor
JILL BERNAL (Peru)
LaSalle County Board, Elected Official
CHERYL BROCKMAN (Ottawa)
Retired - Financial Plus Credit Union
CHRISTOPHER COVERT (Peru)
Ameren, Field Engineering Representative
DENISE FLEMING (Ottawa)
WBGL, Director of Radio Underwriting
DAVID GUALANDRI (Ottawa)
OPD - Police Captain
STEPHEN NOVARIO (Ottawa)
Retired - Educator
JAMES STEENHOEK (Ottawa)
Retired -United Healthcare, Regional Manager
ADVISORY BOARD
PAT SWEENEY
Court Services of LaSalle County, Director