Deb Bell

President

(630) 247-6949

president@cpaaa.net

Fun Facts about Deb!

Deb is a dedicated, single mother of four, an Army Veteran and a Contract and Logistics Manager for a major telecommunications company.  With a strong background in leadership and operations, Deb thrives in dynamic environments that require strategic planning and efficiency.  Outside of work, Deb has a passion for adventure, enjoying remote backpacking, traveling to off-the-grid locations, and camping in the great outdoors.

Saúl Olivas

First Vice President

(630) 854-7825

secondvicepresident@cpaaa.net

Fun Facts about Saúl!

Saúl is a dedicated member of the CPAAA for 16 years, passionately advocating for community engagement and education.  As a bilingual educator, he inspires students and families, fostering a love for learning.  In addition to his professional commitments, Saúl enjoys running and actively volunteers to support various local organizations.

TBD

Second Vice President

TBD

firstvicepresident@cpaaa.net

Debbie Pimpo

Interim Recording Secretary

(224) 500-1765

secretary@cpaaa.net

Jen Abler

Treasurer

(630) 802-8285

treasurer@cpaaa.net

Fun facts about Jen!

Jen is a Wisconsin native (Go Pack Go!) and has lived in the Aurora area for 25 years. By day, she is the Department Head of the Youth Services Department of a public library and has worked in youth services in public libraries for 25 years. 

She is a dedicated aunt to one niece and three nephews. Her hobbies include reading, jigsaw puzzles, and planning her next vacation.

Rose Hettinger

Membership Coordinator

(630) 205-1679

membership@cpaaa.net

Fun facts about Rose!

Rose is a lifelong resident of Aurora.  She joined the CPAAA in 2023 and has thoroughly enjoyed being part of such a welcoming and impactful organization. 

Rose attended North Central College, where she earned her BA in Elementary Education with a minor in Business, and later completed her MBA at Keller Graduate School of Management. She currently holds a leadership role at Sonova USA here in Aurora.

In her free time, Rose enjoys gardening, dining out, traveling to warm sunny beaches, and taking walks with her dogs Louie and Trixie.  She is deeply committed to volunteering and has contributed over 1000 hours with Operation Zero, a military suicide hotline supporting both active-duty and retired service members.  Rose has also volunteered with the 311 project in the Aurora area and her dog Louie will soon serve as a comfort dog in district 131 schools. 

Jaime Ahlgrim

Communications Coordinator

(630) 803-6181

communications@cpaaa.net

Fun facts about Jaime!

Jaime is orginally from St. Louis but has lived in the Aurora area for 21+ years.  She is a proud mmber of Class 42 and has served on the Board in serveral roles, incuding the Event Coordinator and Assistant. 

An adrenline junkie, Jaime has jumped out of five perfectly good airplanes and loves to tinker with her purple Jeep! Her hobbies include puzzles of all kinds, pickleball, reading and relaxing with her wife and children at home. Her favorite place to visit is Siesta Key in Florida.  Jaime is a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan and bleeds red, unlike others that bleed an unnatural blue color!

Tami Jensen

Event Coordinator

(630) 386-7772

eventcoord@cpaaa.net

Fun facts about Tami!

A graduate of CPAAA Class 53, Tami thrives on bringing people together to work toward a common goal, to support a good cause and to connect, socialize and have fun. Her hobbies include kayaking, pickleball, camping, game nights, beer/wine tastings and walking her dog, Suni (pronounced Sunny!).

Josie Gehler

Project Coordinator

(630) 204-5863

projectcoord@cpaaa.net

Fun facts about Josie!

Josie is a lifelong resident of Aurora. She is mom/stepmom to two boys and Gigi to grandson, Eli. She retired from East Aurora School District #131 after 38 years of dedication to developing the youngs minds of her students. Her love of community drives her to help others. Joining CPAAA (class of 47), was yet another way to do just that. In her freetime, you can find Josie relaxing in her RV visiting family and friends and taking in the sights!

Veronica Carter

Past President

(630) 630-290-2982

pastpresident@cpaaa.net

Fun Facts about Veronica!

Veronica has been living in Aurora for over 20 years and joined the CPAAA in the spring of 2016. Veronica is highly educated, earning an MBA from DePaul University and has a genuine passion for using her strong leadership and communication skills to serve her community and support those that help protect it and keep it safe! Veronica is married to the man of her dreams and is a soccer mom who enjoys traveling, wine tasting, and crocheting!

Jessica Lopez

Spanish Ambassador

(630) 935-4214

embajadores@cpaaa.net

Fun facts about Jessica!