Meet the Staff

Kaili Harding

President
kharding@schaumburgbusiness.com
(847) 413-1010, Ext. 12

Kaili joined the Schaumburg Business Association as President with one overriding philosophy: ensuring that the SBA's activities remain acutely focused on its members and allowing those members to guide the initiatives of the SBA in order to promote and fulfill the interests of the members.

Prior to joining the SBA, Kaili worked as marketing director with one of the largest employers and retailers in the Schaumburg area. She partnered with the SBA as a sponsor of signature events, and volunteered her time to the association's many events and committees. Kaili's past professional experience is diverse and includes work in marketing, publishing and real estate, as well as significant chamber experience with the United States Army and the Clarksville, TN Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Center.

Kaili has earned a reputation as a dedicated professional who cares about the business community that she works in, and she takes great pride in the connections that are facilitated by and through the Schaumburg Business Association.

James A. Feltman

Vice President for Development
jfeltman@schaumburgbusiness.com
(847) 413-1010, Ext. 11

As the Vice President of Development for Schaumburg Center of Economic Development, Jim provides free, confidential services in support of Schaumburg Area companies and works closely with the Village of Schaumburg to market the area for the attraction of new employers - and new wealth - to the region. Prior to joining the SBA, Jim’s career includes more than 20 years of combined engineering, operations, management, and consulting experience across multiple industry sectors. Jim has entrepreneurial and executive management experience ranging in size from small, privately owned businesses to large, publicly traded multinational companies. As a trained lean manufacturing practitioner, Jim has worked with top management at companies such as Honda, Toyota, GE, Boeing, Caterpillar, and many more.

Carol Fiandalo

Accounting Manager
cfiandalo@schaumburgbusiness.com
(847) 413-1010, Ext. 17

With a degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University, and more than a decade of professional experience in accounting, Carol serves many essential business functions for the Schaumburg Business Association.

Lisa Gilbert

Membership Director
lgilbert@schaumburgbusiness.com
(847) 413-1010 Ext. 13

Lisa brings more than a decade of dynamic professional experience specializing in membership, events and strategic planning. Prior to joining the Schaumburg Business Association, she was the Membership Director at the University Club in Chicago for nine years. Lisa has a masters degree in Arts, Entertainment and Media Management from Columbia College in Chicago and obtained her undergraduate degree from Indiana University in Bloomington.

Theresa Mikrut

Member Services Coordinator
tmikrut@schaumburgbusiness.com
(847) 413-1010 Ext. 13

A recent graduate from Michigan State University, Theresa has a degree in Political Science and History. With previous working experience with the Planning and Economic Development Department at the Village of Lemont, Theresa will assist with Member Services as well as complete office tasks at the Schaumburg Business Association.

Betty Cloud

Special Events Coordinator
bcloud@schaumburgbusiness.com
(847) 413-1010 Ext. 14

Betty Cloud serves the Schaumburg Business Association as the Signature Event Coordinator. Betty brings to the SBA years of event planning experience. She has also worked for many years in the travel industry, owns her own home staging and senior moving company, and serves on the board of the Chicago Executive Airport.

847.413.1010