Jeff Berger is the founder and president of Berger Strategic Communications, where he draws on more than 30 years of experience to help businesses and organizations communicate effectively. His work includes photography, video production, podcast development, interactive touchscreen displays, copywriting, graphic design and print layout. Throughout his career, Jeff has worked with businesses, community organizations and public figures, earning a reputation for thoughtful strategy, creative problem-solving and dependable execution.

Jeff also serves as president of the Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, helping strengthen connections among local businesses and supporting initiatives that encourage economic and community growth.

A two-time elected Village Trustee in Carol Stream, Jeff brings his communications background and business perspective to local government while maintaining a practical, nonpartisan approach to public service. He is also an active member of the Rotary Club of Carol Stream.

Jeff and his wife have made Carol Stream their home and are the proud parents of three children: Nicholas, Tyler and Emily. Whether working with a client or serving the community, Jeff values relationships, integrity and work that makes a meaningful difference.

Growing up as a Hispanic in the United States, Daniel Chaidez noticed how difficult it was for Spanish-speakers to handle complex issues. Things like buying a car, filing taxes and resolving insurance claims caused plenty of confusion and concern. By high school, he knew he wanted to become an attorney and help not only the Hispanic community, but anyone who needed help solving problems.

Daniel earned his bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois in 2010 and his Juris Doctor from the John Marshall Law School, now UIC Law, in 2013. While in law school, he studied alternative dispute resolution, trial advocacy, insurance law and medical negligence. He joined Mathys & Schneid as a law clerk after his first year and was admitted to practice law in Illinois after passing the bar exam.

Now an attorney at Mathys & Schneid, Daniel is fluent in English and Spanish and handles personal injury cases throughout the Chicagoland area. He is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association and Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.

John Gul is the owner and operator of Fresh and Silk Flowers, located at 578 W. Army Trail Road in Carol Stream, and a 20-year member of the Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce. He has operated Fresh and Silk Flowers since 1996.

John previously served as general manager of Santa's Village and owned a roller-skating rink in Marengo, but his career has primarily focused on retail sales. Married since 1998, he has three sons, one dog and one cat. His hobbies include sports collecting and extra work in movies and television. He also actively participates in fundraising to help people in need.

Dyna Boards is a locally owned digital billboard company helping small businesses reach customers throughout Carol Stream and surrounding communities.

Launched in March 2025, Dyna Boards specializes in affordable, hyper-local digital billboard advertising, displaying local businesses on screens inside restaurants, stores and other high-traffic locations. Its goal is simple: help local businesses stay visible by reaching customers where they live, shop, eat and do business.

The company is also expanding into digital menu boards for fast-casual restaurants, offering professionally designed digital menus, promotional displays and ongoing content management.

As a local resident for 27 years, Andrew created Dyna Boards with a strong commitment to the community and the small businesses that make it unique. He believes local businesses grow stronger when they support one another and is proud to help connect them with thousands of local consumers.

Dyna Boards — Local Businesses. Local Customers. Local Growth.

Ryan McCarty, CFP®, is a Financial Planner with Vista Wealth Management Group, where he helps individuals, families and business owners make confident financial decisions. Ryan's planning philosophy centers on “math and heart,” balancing disciplined financial strategies with the understanding that money should help people enjoy life, not just save for the future.

Vista Wealth Management Group is a multi-generational planning firm dedicated to helping clients build, manage, protect and transfer wealth across generations. The firm is also nationally recognized for its retirement-plan expertise, providing plan sponsors and participants with a personalized experience that extends well beyond traditional 401(k) services, including ongoing financial education and guidance.

Ryan has worked in financial planning for more than 10 years and has been an active Chamber member for nearly five years. He has served as president of DBI since 2024. Before entering financial services, Ryan was a Registered Health Information Administrator, which led to a strong focus on serving healthcare professionals, particularly nurses and medical practitioners.

A Carol Stream resident since 2014, Ryan lives with his wife, Deanna, and their two children. Outside of work, he enjoys board gaming with friends and powerlifting in his home gym.

Master Frank Panzek is the owner and Master Instructor of Lions Panzek Martial Arts in Winfield, Illinois, where he has built a welcoming, inclusive martial-arts school focused on developing confidence, discipline, respect and life skills in students of all abilities.

A 6th Dan Black Belt and Kukkiwon Certified International Tae Kwon Do Master, Frank has more than a decade of experience teaching martial arts. His background includes serving as a World Tae Kwon Do International Coach and Para Tae Kwon Do Coach, a USA Tae Kwon Do Associate Coach, and the Master Instructor for the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association's martial-arts program. He also teaches Tae Kwon Do through the Winfield Park District.

Frank is a U.S. Navy veteran, a recipient of the Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award and an active member of the local business community. He serves as a Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce Ambassador and is a member of the Chamber's DBI networking group.

Through Lions Panzek Martial Arts, Frank works with children, adults, families and individuals with special needs. His philosophy is simple: martial arts is about much more than kicks and punches. It is about helping people become stronger, more confident and better prepared for life.

Phone: 630-797-6698
Email: info@panzek.com
Website: www.panzek.com

Alexander Peterson is a full-time Realtor with Southwestern Real Estate, where he helps buyers, sellers and investors throughout the western suburbs of Chicago make confident and informed decisions on one of the biggest financial moves of their lives.

Southwestern Real Estate gives Alex the backing to focus on building his business through referrals. He prioritizes his clients and their experience, knowing that exceptional service is the foundation of a referral-based business.

Alex lives in Carol Stream with his wife and their five children. Outside of work, he coaches youth soccer, has recently taken up running and spends his remaining free time with his family.

Even if you are not looking to buy or sell right now, Alex welcomes an opportunity to meet, learn about your business and find ways to support it.

With more than 30 years of international business experience in sourcing and client consulting, Thomas understands the importance of listening carefully and identifying solutions that meet each client's unique needs. He takes the time to understand each situation and help clients find insurance coverage that balances protection, benefits and budget.

Unlike agents who represent only one company, Thomas offers plans from several of the nation's leading insurance carriers, allowing clients to compare options and choose coverage that best fits their healthcare needs and financial goals. His focus is finding the right solution for each client, not promoting a single carrier.

As a Medicare beneficiary himself, Thomas understands how confusing the Medicare landscape can be. His goal is to educate clients, simplify their options and guide them through the process so they can make confident, informed decisions. His services are provided at no cost before, during and after enrollment, with ongoing support from a dedicated, knowledgeable advisor.

Jason A. Wilkins began his solo practice in July 2014. The firm focuses exclusively on non-DUI traffic matters that, because of their small-scale nature, often go underserved and overlooked. Common matters include traffic violations, license suspensions, accident citations and commercial or professional driver representation, with the goal of reducing the impact of traffic issues throughout the Chicagoland area and beyond.

Because of the nature of his clients' situations, Jason's firm adapted to provide remote access to justice more than half a decade before COVID-19 and developed a concierge style of representation. His approach to law is built on honesty, transparency, accessibility and empowering clients so they are better off than when they found him.

Jason is an active member and director of the DuPage County Bar Association and a member of the Kane County Bar Association. He contributes time monthly to the Kane County Bar Association license clinic and to the semiannual Pilsen Neighbors Community Council Driver's License Reinstatement Expo.

Outside the practice of law, Jason enjoys making homemade breakfasts, board games, historical reenacting and woodworking.

Website: www.jwilkinslaw.com

Next Level Insurance Agency was founded in 2023 with one purpose in mind: to provide clients with the knowledge needed to ensure they have the best coverage for their needs.

The agency strives to be transparent with clients by providing open, honest and straightforward conversations regarding their insurance needs and options. Its focus is on ensuring no one pays for unnecessary coverage, but instead pays for the appropriate coverage.

Next Level partners with more than 20 A-rated carriers to provide the best coverage at the best rate. Whether clients are looking for personal, commercial or life insurance, the agency is ready to help elevate their coverage, empower their future and protect what matters most.