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Board Of Directors

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AnnaMaria Bliven President

Kathy Intravaia Vice President

Kathy Intravaia Vice President

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Kathy Intravaia Vice President

Kathy Intravaia Vice President

Kathy Intravaia Vice President

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Jill Wooster-Pigott Secretary/Treasurer

Kathy Intravaia Vice President

David Cooks Non Voting Member

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David Cooks Non Voting Member

Terry Motley Non Voting Member

David Cooks Non Voting Member


A T-6 paraplegic, a Keynote Speaker, Business Coach, and the author of the award-winning book “Getting Undressed – From Paralysis to Purpose”


In his book, David encourages the reader to keep moving forward regardless of life’s challenges and to put purpose into action through helping others.  


As a speaker, David has shared the stage with E


A T-6 paraplegic, a Keynote Speaker, Business Coach, and the author of the award-winning book “Getting Undressed – From Paralysis to Purpose”


In his book, David encourages the reader to keep moving forward regardless of life’s challenges and to put purpose into action through helping others.  


As a speaker, David has shared the stage with Elizabeth Smart, Jordan Montgomery, Ron White and many others, providing inspiration and insights with audiences throughout the United States.


David’s basketball coaching career is distinguished. Highlights of his coaching career include serving under Coach Mike Krzyzewski at Duke University, representing the United States in Estonia and Finland with Coaches Frank Martin and Guy Rancourt (USA East Coast Basketball), and serving as the Head Coach at Marquette University High School.


Most recently, David has served as an assistant coach at Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin. 


After leaving the corporate world, David spent nearly 25 years in Education, including 17 years at his alma mater, Marquette University High School, teaching Economics, and serving as the Diversity Director.


David earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and an MBA in Finance from Duke University.


“David’s story is compelling.  His outlook on life and his insights are practical and life-changing.” – Joe Sweeney, NY Times best-selling author (Networking is a Contact Sport)


"Getting Undressed” is inspiring and proof that you can win in life regardless of the circumstances” – Mike Krzyzewski, Head Coach, Men’s Basketball, Duke University


David’s  book, “Getting Undressed – From Paralysis to Purpose” is available on his website at www.davidcooksspeaks.com and on Amazon. 


David and his wife MariPat reside in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

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Terry Motley Non Voting Member

Terry Motley Non Voting Member

Terry Motley Non Voting Member


Born 1963.

5 years working at Met Lite


2 years stand up comedy


Ray College of Design 1990


10 years at Targeted Marketing Aurora IL Acct. Exec


2005 Freelance copywriter, designer and marketing consultant

2015 Video & Animation

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Ray Jackson Non Voting Member

Terry Motley Non Voting Member

Terry Motley Non Voting Member

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