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Meet the Staff

Mitch Carr

Director, RIC's Helen M. Galvin Health and Fitness Center and Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Sports Program

I am the Principal Investigator on RIC’s component of NCPAD and have a MS in Education - Exercise Physiology, University of Akron 1998 and a BS in Sports Medicine, Heidelberg College 1997, where I played college basketball. I enjoy competing in running events, biking, Cubs games, golfing, playing with my dog and traveling with my wife Kathleen. Chairman of Mayor Daley’s Fitness Council, 2004-2005. Started at RIC: August, 1999

Patrick Byrne

Golf Instructor and Sled Hockey Coach

I enjoy playing sled hockey and golf and visiting Ireland. Started at RIC: 2004

Jennifer DiLaura

Caring for Kids and Paralympic Services Coordinator

I graduated from the University of Iowa with a Masters in Therapeutic Recreation. When I am not at work, I enjoy hanging out with family and friends, watching the Hawkeyes and going cycling or kayacking. Started at RIC: April, 2008

Pam Ferris

Fitness Specialist

Started RIC: December 2008

 

Raquel Gonzales

Fitness Specialist

I have a BS in Kinesiology from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. My hobbies and interests include: sports and outdoor activities, running, sketching, playing the guitar, traveling and spending time with friends and family. Started at RIC: August, 2005

Stephanie Kanter

Business Support Manager

When I am not busy behind the scenes of the Sports and Fitness Programs, I enjoy running after my daughter and spending time with my family and friends and traveling. Started at RIC: April, 2005

Heidi Majerczak

Caring for Kids Program Assistant

I have a B.S. in Recreation with an emphasis in Recreational Therapy from Arizona State University .  I have worked at RIC in many different areas such as T-Rec, Injury Prevention and most recently the Caring for Kids Program.  I enjoy swimming, running, hanging out with family and friends. Helping out with the Caring for Kids Program has been a great experience! Started at RIC: October 1998

Carolyn Mueller

Manager, Fitness Services

I have a MS in Kinesiology – Nutrition and Physical Activity, from James Madison University, VA and a BS in Exercise Science from Pfeiffer University, NC, where I played soccer.  I am a certified personal trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.  My interests include running, playing soccer, being outdoors,  and spending time with friends and family. Started at RIC: September 2008

Pearl Ragalie

Administrative Assistant

I love music and visiting my grandsons Christopher and James in Denmark. Started at RIC: 1986

Cassie Smith

Caring for Kids Program Specialist

Started at RIC: October 2008

Trent Thenhaus

Adaptive Sports and Recreation Coordinator

Started at RIC: May 2009

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Contact the RIC Wirtz Sports Program and Galvin Fitness Center

312-238-5001

312-238-5017 Fax

sports@ric.org

RIC Wirtz Sports Program and Galvin Fitness Center

710 North Lake Shore Drive

Third Floor

Chicago, IL 60611 

 

Page Updated Thursday, September 03, 2009