Meet the Leadership Team
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Michael Lenox - Illinois Chess Vets President Illinois Chess Vets - Founder A 100% service connected disabled retired US Navy Machinist Mate Chief Petty Officer (Submarine/Diver). He is a US Chess (USCF) Local Tournament Director and Certified Coach, Mr. Lenox is also an Illinois Chess Association (ICA) board member and the ICA Veterans Committee Chair. His memberships includes the American Legion (Post 1941) in Countryside, IL; Veterans of Foreign Wars Life member, and Disabled American Veterans Life Member He currently lives in Burbank, Illinois with his beloved wife of 18 years, Lia. mdlenox@ilchessvets.org |
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Robert Stoltz - Illinois Chess Vets Vice-President,
- Tournament Committee - Chair - Veteran's Committee - Chair - ICV Program Manager, Edward Hines Jr. VAMC - ICV Program Manager, Forest Park Vet Center A U.S. Navy veteran (1974 - 1980) Fire Control Technician 1st Class. A US Chess (USCF) life member, Class "B" tournament competitor, and tournament director.. A member of the American Legion Post 1941 in La Grange, Illinois and VFW Post 8821 in Chicago. Retired from the telecommunications industry and resides in River Forest, Il. with his wife of 30 years, Mary Kaye. rmstoltz@ilchessvets.org |
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Wanda "Lia" Lenox - Illinois Chess Vets Secretary
- ICV Program Manager, Jesse Brown VAMC - ICV Veterans Workshop Chair Wife and caregiver of ICV President Michael. Lia has a bachelor's degree from Loyola in business management. She is a tournament chess player, USCF Club Tournament Director and Certified Coach. She was the President of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post-881 Auxilliary. Lia was a Navy wife...the hardest job in the Navy says Michael. |
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Joseph Lee - Illinois Chess Vets Treasurer
Joe is a loan underwriter for a major bank. He was also a branch Assistant Manager at a community bank. He brings to his position not only his vast financial bank background, but just as important, his excellent attention to detail. Joe is the oldest brother of Lia Lenox. He is happily married and a father of two. sons. His youngest, just graduated from University of Illinois - Champaign.
Joe plays chess and is an outstanding Chinese chess player as well.
Joe is a loan underwriter for a major bank. He was also a branch Assistant Manager at a community bank. He brings to his position not only his vast financial bank background, but just as important, his excellent attention to detail. Joe is the oldest brother of Lia Lenox. He is happily married and a father of two. sons. His youngest, just graduated from University of Illinois - Champaign.
Joe plays chess and is an outstanding Chinese chess player as well.
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Martha Ortega - Illinois Chess Vets Board Member
Martha is professional Human Resources Consultant currently managing and operating her own consulting business. She is also a leader in her community and is actively involved in planning and organizing significant charitable events. When she is not planning community events, she volunteers for others. She is the 2nd of 6 children and has 2 college children of her own and who are currently attending college. Martha's view of life is always positive and she finds the best in people and situations. |
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Sam Henderson - Illinois Chess Vets Board member
Mr. Henderson has many years experience teaching chess, and has participated in hundreds of chess tournaments. He is also the founder of the Silver Plus Chess Club. He is a US Navy Hospital Corpsman veteran. Sam and his beloved wife Betty relocated recently to San Francisco to be close to their grandchildren. He has taught chess:
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Brittany Micor - Illinois Chess Vets Board member
Brittany volunteers at Hines VA as the Bingo Teller. Brittany will be graduating in the Human Service field with her certification with alcohol and substance abuse. Working and Advocating for veterans and first responders has always been a passion for her. She also volunteers for multiple outreach events and attends fundraising events. Brittany is a beginner in the chess world, but can play a mean game of checkers. Because of her affiliation with Chess Vets, she is informing others to make them aware of the positive benefits of playing chess. |
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Michael Pedroza - Online Programs Committee Chair
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A former U.S. Navy Personnelman 3rd Class Petty Officer (Surface Warfare), and Founder of the Homeless Veterans In America Relief Foundation whose main purpose is to not only combat, but to prevent homelessness amongst Veterans. He does work with the Travis Manion Foundation, the Phenix Legacy and Chicago Veterans. He is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and National Home for Children. Michael has played chess for a number of years and is here to assist Chess Vets to continue and further its mission.
michael.pedroza@hviarf.org |
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