VP OF ADMINISTRATION
Randi Craigen has over 20 years experience in multiple administrative settings, particularly in the nonprofit industry. Randi attended Grace College in Winona Lake, IN where she studied English & Biblical Studies. Randi is married to Clive Craigen and they have four grown children and one adorable grandbaby. Randi can be reached at randi.craigen@entrenuity.com.
BOOKKEEPING CONSULTANT
Wendy Daniels has been a Bookkeeping Consultant since 1997, specializing in Quickbooks and Quickbooks Online and is a Certified Quickbooks Online Pro-Advisor. She also has extensive knowledge of both Microsoft Excel and Word. Wendy provides bookkeeping services for both for-profit and non-profit organizations through her businesss, Books by Wendy, Inc. She has a BA in Rhetoric and an MA in English, both from the University of Illinois at Urbana.
Wendy and her family have lived in Oak Park, IL for the past 24 years. She has been an active member of the Oak Park community via her local church, PTO membership and offices, as well as serving on high school committees. She believes in action following discussion, and is pro-active in problem-solving personally and professionally.
General Manager
Jason Poleon has been working in the coffee industry since 1998. Spanning across the globe, he has worked and managed shops in Philadelphia, London, Las Vegas, and Chicago. Some highlights include being the corporate trainer and Manager for Julius Meinl Viennese KaffeeHaus in Lincoln Square, Shift Leader at Groundswell Coffee Roasters, Café Manager at Colectivo Coffee Roasters Andersonville, and General Manager at the Bean Caffe at Depaul University. Jason joined the Entrenuity team in January 2022 as the General Manager of our Common Cup coffee shop in Rogers Park and now also manages our South Loop location, Overflow Coffee.
Events
Olivia (Liv) Roskos Peterson is a vocalist, musician, and producer. Liv has experience in writing and developing scripts and multi-media productions, managing music and restaurant events in Chicago, working with fashion and costume design for theatrical productions, and helping kick-start music events throughout the city. Liv is passionate about creating spaces and events to showcase underrepresented artist entrepreneurs in Chicago.
TRAINER
Since 1998, Shane has been helping aspiring entrepreneurs bring their dreams to reality. Through his decades of business leadership and education administration experience, Shane has developed the skills necessary to lead aptly, especially in challenging situations. His razor-sharp business acumen, as well as his project management and systems development skills, provides expertise that creates an environment where change is embraced so business growth can occur.
Being a native of Jamaica, Shane has the entrepreneurial spirit running through his blood! He values the beauty and power created by cross-cultural learning environments and pulls from his varied areas of expertise to create dynamic training experiences. Living, working, and consulting across the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East, Shane has taught and spoken to thousands of youth and adults utilizing his unique approach to coach individuals on starting, growing, and operating businesses while integrating character development skills.
Shane holds a Masters of Education in Leadership and a Bachelors in International Business & Marketing. His wife Sarah and their 3 young children make their home in Clearwater, FL. During his free time, Shane serves on the boards of INGOs focused on developing leaders in the developing world where he can apply his Spanish-speaking skills in South America and the Caribbean as well as his multicultural competencies in countries of Africa and the Middle East.
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
Lyman is the President of Regal Oak Financial, LLC, helping clients to achieve their financial goals. He is the President of the U.S. Board of World Renew, a non-profit organization that fights global poverty with approaches that include income generation. He has formally led a non-profit organization that consulted nationally to promote financial literacy. He has worked with others to mobilize small or micro businesses in the United States and in other countries. He has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University and an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the University of Chicago.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Kathyjo Varco operates as full service Graphic Design Shop, offering complete Creative Brand Development, Brand Strategy, and effective Tactical Execution for clients of all sizes. She has 17 years experience in the realm of Marketing with a concentration in Brand Development, On/Off Premise Promotions, POP/POS development, Print, Pre-press Production and web-based applications.
As Sr. Art Director for Upshot Marketing, she was given the opportunity to use her energy and enthusiasm for effective print and web design with local and national brands including, Absolut Vodka, Herbal Essence, P&G, Disney Properties, Cover Girl, Sony and Coca-Cola.
As a freelance designer, she's provided Brand Identity Development, Creative Direction, as well as graphic execution for the likes of Clairs, Luxcon, Varco Windows & Doors, Starting Up Now Business Solutions, Brilliant Pet, Lucky Litter, UMI, Nita’s Gumbo, and most recently mox.E, Chicago's South Loop co-work sharing space.
VP OF ADMINISTRATION
Randi Craigen has over 20 years experience in multiple administrative settings, particularly in the nonprofit industry. Randi attended Grace College in Winona Lake, IN where she studied English & Biblical Studies. Randi is married to Clive Craigen and they have four grown children and one adorable grandbaby. Randi can be reached at randi.craigen@entrenuity.com.
BOOKKEEPING CONSULTANT
Wendy Daniels has been a Bookkeeping Consultant since 1997, specializing in Quickbooks and Quickbooks Online and is a Certified Quickbooks Online Pro-Advisor. She also has extensive knowledge of both Microsoft Excel and Word. Wendy provides bookkeeping services for both for-profit and non-profit organizations through her businesss, Books by Wendy, Inc. She has a BA in Rhetoric and an MA in English, both from the University of Illinois at Urbana.
Wendy and her family have lived in Oak Park, IL for the past 24 years. She has been an active member of the Oak Park community via her local church, PTO membership and offices, as well as serving on high school committees. She believes in action following discussion, and is pro-active in problem-solving personally and professionally.
General Manager
Jason Poleon has been working in the coffee industry since 1998. Spanning across the globe, he has worked and managed shops in Philadelphia, London, Las Vegas, and Chicago. Some highlights include being the corporate trainer and Manager for Julius Meinl Viennese KaffeeHaus in Lincoln Square, Shift Leader at Groundswell Coffee Roasters, Café Manager at Colectivo Coffee Roasters Andersonville, and General Manager at the Bean Caffe at Depaul University. Jason joined the Entrenuity team in January 2022 as the General Manager of our Common Cup coffee shop in Rogers Park and now also manages our South Loop location, Overflow Coffee.
Events
Olivia (Liv) Roskos Peterson is a vocalist, musician, and producer. Liv has experience in writing and developing scripts and multi-media productions, managing music and restaurant events in Chicago, working with fashion and costume design for theatrical productions, and helping kick-start music events throughout the city. Liv is passionate about creating spaces and events to showcase underrepresented artist entrepreneurs in Chicago.
TRAINER
Since 1998, Shane has been helping aspiring entrepreneurs bring their dreams to reality. Through his decades of business leadership and education administration experience, Shane has developed the skills necessary to lead aptly, especially in challenging situations. His razor-sharp business acumen, as well as his project management and systems development skills, provides expertise that creates an environment where change is embraced so business growth can occur.
Being a native of Jamaica, Shane has the entrepreneurial spirit running through his blood! He values the beauty and power created by cross-cultural learning environments and pulls from his varied areas of expertise to create dynamic training experiences. Living, working, and consulting across the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East, Shane has taught and spoken to thousands of youth and adults utilizing his unique approach to coach individuals on starting, growing, and operating businesses while integrating character development skills.
Shane holds a Masters of Education in Leadership and a Bachelors in International Business & Marketing. His wife Sarah and their 3 young children make their home in Clearwater, FL. During his free time, Shane serves on the boards of INGOs focused on developing leaders in the developing world where he can apply his Spanish-speaking skills in South America and the Caribbean as well as his multicultural competencies in countries of Africa and the Middle East.
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
Lyman is the President of Regal Oak Financial, LLC, helping clients to achieve their financial goals. He is the President of the U.S. Board of World Renew, a non-profit organization that fights global poverty with approaches that include income generation. He has formally led a non-profit organization that consulted nationally to promote financial literacy. He has worked with others to mobilize small or micro businesses in the United States and in other countries. He has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University and an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the University of Chicago.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Kathyjo Varco operates as full service Graphic Design Shop, offering complete Creative Brand Development, Brand Strategy, and effective Tactical Execution for clients of all sizes. She has 17 years experience in the realm of Marketing with a concentration in Brand Development, On/Off Premise Promotions, POP/POS development, Print, Pre-press Production and web-based applications.
As Sr. Art Director for Upshot Marketing, she was given the opportunity to use her energy and enthusiasm for effective print and web design with local and national brands including, Absolut Vodka, Herbal Essence, P&G, Disney Properties, Cover Girl, Sony and Coca-Cola.
As a freelance designer, she's provided Brand Identity Development, Creative Direction, as well as graphic execution for the likes of Clairs, Luxcon, Varco Windows & Doors, Starting Up Now Business Solutions, Brilliant Pet, Lucky Litter, UMI, Nita’s Gumbo, and most recently mox.E, Chicago's South Loop co-work sharing space.
