Meet Bolingbrook's Elected Officials!

Born in Egypt, Mary Alexander-Basta moved to the United States and grew up in Tennessee. She studied Mass Communications, TV & Radio Broadcasting at the American University in Cairo and then attended Tennessee State University, studying Hospitality and Hotel-Restaurant Management.

Her professional background includes Social and Corporate Event Planning, Hotel and Club Management at locations such as the Palmer House Hilton, Four Season, and the Chicago Yacht Club where she became the first female General Manager in the Club’s 125-year history. She also has been involved in several initiatives and projects to support the Egypt Cancer Network 57357 & AFNCI, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive care and research for children with cancer.

Her professional experience along with her expertise in strategic planning, communication, sales management, and relationship building has supported her in her goals as Mayor of the Village of Bolingbrook. They include improving the quality of life, economic growth, and civic participation in the diverse and vibrant community.

Before stepping into office as Mayor in August of 2020, Mary was involved in a multitude of ways. Some of her past community experience includes serving as a Village Trustee, serving on the village’s Public Safety and Public Services Committees, Chair of the Bolingbrook Plan Commission, President of the Bloomfield West II Homeowners Association, executive board member of the Bolingbrook Soccer Club, President of her children’s elementary and middle school PTAs, and founding vice president of Bolingbrook STEM Association for youth.

She received recognition as the recipient of the CAPE (Coordination of Parent and groups for Educational Efficiency) in 2013, 2017 and 2019, was Bolingbrook’s Female Citizen of the Year in 2018, and was recognized as one of the Top 20 Global Women of Excellence in 2021. She was selected to the Empower10 by the Arab Business & Professional Association and was featured in Shine Powerful Women Magazine in 2022.

Mary and her husband, Dr. Emad Basta, are parents of two sons, Peter and Benjamin. She continues to serve the community and greater area involving herself in a multitude of clubs, events, and through the support of non-profit organizations.

A native Ohioan, Marti Barton moved to Bolingbrook with her family in 1987, having been attracted to the village by its diversity and reasonably priced housing options. Marti stepped right into public service providing auxiliary communications as a licensed ham radio operator during the Plainfield tornado disaster in 1990 and has been serving the community ever since.

She is a widow, after being married to her late husband Keith Barton for 28 years. She has four adult children/stepchildren, a daughter-in-law, and two beautiful granddaughters, who all live in the area.

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EDUCATION

• Successful completion of the Illinois Municipal League’s “Role of the Clerk” which is a Municipal Clerks of Illinois training program.
• Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Speech/Theatre with a minor in Education from Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan.
• Pastoral Ordination from the Universal Life Church and Monastery in 2010
  
  

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COMMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Currently serving her 12th year on the governing board of the Illinois Aviation Museum, including leadership positions on the Marketing and Cavalcade of Planes committees.
• Served on the Alternatives to Suspension Committee for the Valley View School District.
• “Ham” radio operator since 1987, technician-plus class license KA9ZJJ.
• Lifetime member of the Bolingbrook Amateur Radio Society
• Trained severe weather spotter, Six-County Skywarn Network since 1990
  
  

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• As an ordained non-denominational minister, founded Joyful Promises Officiant Services in 2010, performing weddings, vow renewals, and civil union ceremonies.
• Established marketing/copywriting consulting firm WordCrafters, Inc. in 1999.
• Many leadership positions with the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce: 12 years on the Chamber Board of Directors, One year as Chamber president, Co-chair for the Small Business Coalition (10 years), Co-chair for the Bolingbrook Area Networking Group (5 years), Chamber Ambassador, including co-chair for two years (21 years)
• English teacher and substitute teacher in five school districts in both Ohio and Illinois.
• Award-winning Toastmaster since 2002, serving in a variety of club and district leadership positions
• Business Manager for Industrial Flooring Supply/Preservation Polymers 1996-99
  
  

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RECOGNITIONS

• 2019, awarded Bolingbrook Chamber’s Best of Bolingbrook Businesses award for Joyful Promises.
• 2017, earned Distinguished Toastmaster, Toastmasters International/District 30
• 2014, received Chamber's Women in Business Community Leadership award.
• 2006, honored as Bolingbrook's Female Citizen of the Year. 2005, Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce’s Best of Bolingbrook Businesses award for WordCrafters, Inc.

Trustee Lawler has been a Resident Since 1986 and was first appointed to the Village Board in 1995 to fill a vacancy. He won his first election in April 1997. He currently is the Deputy Mayor and Chairs the Village's Public Safety Committee and the Public Services Committee. He has five children, twelve grandchildren and is a member of St. Dominic Church.

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EDUCATION

• American University, Communications
  
  

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COMMMUNITY EXPERIENCE

• President of Valley View Educational Enrichment Foundation
• Honorary Chairperson of Citizens Against Abuse
• Knights of Columbus, Council 6521 - 4th Degree
• Member, Bolingbrook Lions Club
• Member, Hampton Park Social Athletic Club
• Member, Illinois Aviation Museum
• Member, Illinois Rock and Roll Museum
• Serves on the Executive Board for Rainbow Council, Scouting America
• Serves on the Board for the Bolingbrook Arts Museum
• Former Youth Sports Coach in B.A.L.L., Bolingbrook Community Basketball, and Soccer
• Former Member, Bolingbrook Jaycees
• Former Bolingbrook Plan Commissioner and Vice-Chairman Former Cubmaster, Pack 32
  
  

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Director of Software Quality in the Information Technology industry
• Advisory Board Member and Faculty Member, International Institute for Software Testing
  
  

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RECOGNITIONS

• Bolingbrook Jaycees' Distinguished Service Award
• Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership Award
• VFW Post 5917 and American Legion Post 1288 Community Support Award
• Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellow

Carpanzano currently is the Chair of the Village of Bolingbrook’s Finance Committee. He also serves on the Public Services Committee. He is married to his wife Nadia, and they have two children: their son (Luca) and their daughter (Mina). Their family attends The Compass Church.

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Education

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Saint Francis - Joliet, IL
  
  

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Community Experience

• Board Member, Heart Haven OutReach (H2O) - Volunteer
• Volunteer Content Creator, Bolingbrook Events Social Media Channels
• Volunteer eMCee, Professional Master of Ceremonies for Non-Profit Fundraisers and Community Events
• Former President of the Board, Midwest Christian Montessori Academy (MCMA)
• Former Treasurer, Crime Stoppers of Bolingbrook
• Former President, Kiwanis Club of Bolingbrook & Romeoville
• Previous Committee Member of: The Community Foundation of Will County, United Way of Will County, Camp Fire Illinois Prairie, P.O.W.E.R. Connection, DuPage County Area Project (DuCAP), March of Dimes, American Cancer Society, and Rainbow Council (Boy Scouts of America)
  
  

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Professional Experience

• Director of Hospital Relations, National Physical Therapy Practice
• Former Executive Director, Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce
  
  

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Recognitions

• F.O.C.U.O.S. Liz Campbell Community Servant Award, May 2024
• Best Under 40, My Suburban Life (Shaw Media), September 2014
• President's Award for Outstanding Community Service, Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce, March 2012
• Character Counts Award, Bolingbrook/Romeoville Character Counts Coalition, October 2011

Trustee Doris has been a Bolingbrook resident since July of 1995. Graduating from Bolingbrook High School in 2007, Troy was involved in both the music and athletic programs. He earned a Track and Field scholarship to the University of Iowa after competing at both the state and national level in high school. Troy moved back to Bolingbrook in 2015 and went on to compete in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics as well as the 2018 Commonwealth games in Queensland Australia.

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EDUCATION

• University of Iowa, B.A. in Political Science
• University of Iowa, Career Leadership Academy
  
  

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COMMMUNITY EXPERIENCE

• Team Ignite 4 Kids Non-Profit
• Volunteer coach at Proviso West High School
  
  

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Personal Trainer
• Professional Athlete
• Social Media Manager/Sales
  
  

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RECOGNITIONS

• First Bolingbrook resident to compete at the Olympics (2016 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil representing Guyana)
  

Moved to Bolingbrook in 1991 From Darien, Il Has 3 grown children: Courtney, Daniel and Kelly that grew up in Bolingbrook.

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EDUCATION

• Triton College CIAO-Certified Illinois Assessing Officer since 2012
  
  

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COMMMUNITY EXPERIENCE

• DuPage Township Assessor 2016 – 2021
• Former Board Member of the Bolingbrook Chamber of Commerce 2003-2008
• Former president of the Bolingbrook Women’s Club- Member since 1999
• Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW Post #5917-Lifetime Member
• Former President of Will County Assessor Association
  
  

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Licensed Esthetician, Acne Specialist Licensed Real Estate Broker Former Treasurer for CIAO Organization

Bhavini Patel was elected to the Bolingbrook Board of Trustees in April 2025. A proud Bolingbrook resident since 2007, Bhavini is dedicated to building a connected, inclusive community grounded in synergy and innovation. Originally from London, she lives in Bolingbrook with her husband, Kelan, and their two daughters, Jena and Maya.

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Education

• Bachelor of Science with Honors in Information Management, University College London (UCL)
  
  

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Community Experience 

• Founder & President, Sanskriti of Bolingbrook – a nonprofit promoting cultural exchange, civic engagement, and youth involvement
• Former Commissioner, Village of Bolingbrook Plan Commission 
• Member, Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce
• Organizer of large-scale community events including Holi Mela and Garba Night
• Led partnerships with nonprofits such as Make-A-Wish, Apna Ghar, and For Kids’ Sake
• Initiated neighborhood cleanup drives and supported local volunteer efforts
  
  

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Professional Experience

• Commercial Real Estate Broker, Caton Commercial Real Estate
• Former Broker, John Greene Commercial
• Accredited Commercial Practitioner (ACP)
• Certified Staging Consultant
• Former Owner, 1st Choice Healthcare Providers
• Former Software Engineer, Electronic Data Systems (EDS)
  
  

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Recognitions & Values

• The Patel Family was recognized as the Bolingbrook Family of the Year 2024
• Recognized locally for cultural leadership and civic impact
• Reputable expert in commercial real estate analytics and site selection, guiding investors and business owners with data-driven leasing and growth strategies.
• Dedicated advocate for small businesses and franchise owners, known for building trusted relationships and negotiating leases that support sustainable expansion.
  
  Bhavini believes in collaborative leadership and public service that reflects the diverse voices of Bolingbrook. As Trustee, she is committed to working with integrity to help shape a thriving future for all.

 

Trustee Quintero currently sits on Village of Bolingbrook’s Finance Committee and the Public Safety Committee. He is married to his wife Paola and together they have two boys Frank and Kenneth. Soccer, is very important to them as they are a very passionate soccer family. They share a home with their 3-year-old American Bulldog, Meatball. His family are members of Living Water Community Church.

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Education 

• Florida Atlantic University, Hospitality and Tourism Management
• College of DuPage, Political Science
  
  

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Community Experience

• Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
• President of Bolingbrook Rotary
• Bolingbrook Lions Club Member
• Former Zoning Board of Appeals Board Village of Bolingbrook (2021-2023)
• Former Crime Stoppers of Bolingbrook Board Directors (2021-2023)
• Jose and his family sponsor and volunteer at many of the great local events that are held in our village.
  
  

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Professional Experience

• VP of Operation and Business Development (Hospitality Industry)
• Director of Operations
• General Manager/Sales Director
• Over 20 years of Hospitality experience in a variety of leadership roles
  
  

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Recognitions

• Recipient of the 2021 LatinX Community Award Presented by Wintrust Community Banks