We are excited to welcome two new members to the Independence Health & Therapy Board of Directors and bid farewell to two long-time members who have made invaluable contributions to our organization.

Susan McCoy brings a wealth of experience as a senior advocate and currently serves as Director of Sales and Marketing for Heritage Woods Supportive Living and White Oaks Memory Care Community in McHenry. Susan transitioned into the senior care field after earning her BA in Human Services from Judson University in 2011. She has worked with various organizations supporting seniors and their families across Lake and McHenry Counties, building an extensive resource network. Susan also volunteers as a Support Group Facilitator for the Alzheimer’s Association, where she leads a monthly support group. Susan is excited to bring her expertise and passion to Independence Health & Therapy as a new Board Member and looks forward to helping advance our mission of promoting independence and improving lives.

We are also pleased to welcome Kathy Hajdrowski, who joins the board with 23 years of experience in the banking industry, currently serving as Vice President of Commercial Services at Home State Bank NA. Kathy is an active community leader, serving as a Commissioner on the City of Crystal Lake’s Public Arts Commission and contributing to our Tee to Tea committee for several years. With her commitment to community service and professional leadership, Kathy is a natural fit for our Board and is eager to support our vision of providing comprehensive care to those we serve.

At the same time, we express our heartfelt gratitude to departing board members Christopher Marrs, who served on our board for 16 years, and Kevin Sanderson, who served for 6 years. Their leadership and dedication helped guide our organization through critical moments of growth and transformation. We are deeply thankful for their service and the lasting impact they have made on Independence Health & Therapy.

As we move forward, we are excited about the new perspectives and energy our incoming board members will bring, and we remain grateful for the strong foundation laid by those who came before them.

This article was republished from our Fall 2024 Newsletter. Click here to read our full Fall Newsletter!