Skip to content

We moved! Our Aurora office is now located at 1971 West Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60506.

 

Austin Dempsey Named Aurora University Trustee

 

Congratulations to Community Foundation director Austin Dempsey on being named an Aurora University trustee! The Aurora Beacon News published the following article on November 14, 2016 about the three new trustees.

Aurora University names new trustees

Three new members have been appointed to the Aurora University board of trustees, school officials said in a statement.

Matthew Cannon, an equity shareholder in a law firm, Austin Dempsey, a real estate broker and Brian Konen, vice president of an insurance agency, will each serve three-year terms on the board.

Cannon, who graduated from Aurora University in 1994, has two decades of litigation experience, including more than seven years as a federal prosecutor, according to university officials. He is currently an equity shareholder in the law firm Greenberg Traurig, and lives in Naperville with his wife and two children.

Dempsey is vice president of Batavia Enterprises, a real estate agency, and principal at BERE LLC, a brokerage, third-party management and municipal consulting firm in Batavia, according to Aurora University. He is a board member of Rosary High School, Marmion Military Alumni Association, First National Bank, Fox Valley Entrepreneurship Center and the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, school officials said. He lives in Batavia with his wife and two sons.

Konen has worked in the insurance industry on state and national levels, and is currently vice president of Konen Insurance Agency in Aurora, according to the university. He was president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois, and is currently chair elect of the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce board of directors and a member of the Rush-Copley Institutional Review Board, according to the school. He lives in Sugar Grove with his wife and three sons.

We chose the Community Foundation because of its reputation. It’s well known, established and we can trust them to do the job for us.

Dick Schindel

Richard and Susan Schindel Scholarship Funds

A community foundation is a donor-driven organization that helps donors custom-design funds that reflect their charitable interests. Through the years, grants from these funds have made a significant impact on our local communities.

Sharon Stredde

President Emeritus

As a first-generation college student from a low-income family, I was worried about how I was going to pay for books and supplies. This scholarship will allow me to focus more on my studies instead of worrying about how to afford college. I am working to not only create opportunities for myself but to motivate future generations. Thank you so much for helping me along this journey!

Moises J.

Claude & Alice Allen Memorial Scholarship Recipient

…you can always start small, even $25 can make a difference. Remember we can’t take our money with us. Even if it’s just your gift of time. Volunteer and get involved.

Cris Anderson

Cristina & Thomas S. Anderson Endowment Fund | Tom & Cris Anderson Colonial Advisory Fund

Thank you very much for supporting my college education for these four years. I will never be able to repay you for the opportunity that this scholarship has given to me.

Julia H.

[Renewing Scholarship Recipient] Graduate of Hinkley-Big Rock High School

There’s no question in my mind that the scholarship I received opened up possibilities.

Marianne Renner

Past Scholarship Recipient & Current Leadership Coach

Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

Install Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

Install this application on your home screen for quick and easy access when you’re on the go.

Just tap then “Add to Home Screen”

Accessibility Toolbar