Board of Directors

'92 Hinsdale Central Grad.  Chamber Board of Directors.  Live & Work locally.  Happy to help you evaluate your insurance needs.
 

?I have always loved the town of Hinsdale.  Great hospital, beautiful homes, lovely parks and very freindly people.  I look forward working with as many Hinsdale residence and businesses as possible. 

I started in the mortgage industry in 1991 and have been helping families purchase their dream homes ever since. I pride myself on taking the mystery out of residential mortgages and educating my clients on the entire loan process. Born and raised in Riverside, IL, I grew up working every summer as a caddy and developed my ""love/hate"" affair with the game of golf. I also learned at an early age how to interact and communicate with different types of people and personalities, which I have been using throughout my mortgage career.

Outside of the office, I spend most of my time with my wife and kids and dog Gordy. I enjoy swimming and golf in the summer and platform tennis in the winter, but with a ""baker's dozen-sized"" family, there is always an occasion to spend time with family.

Melissa is the 4th generation to work at the family owned and operated Hinsdale Furriers.  She started working Saturdays at the fur boutique in 1996 and is now currently the full time manager and part owner of Hinsdale Furriers.  Along with her wonderful staff, Melissa is dedicated to providing excellent and honest customer service with a smile.  Whether looking to purchase a new or gently used fur coat, store/clean/repair a fur of your own, or completely remodel the style of an existing fur, Melissa and her team at Hinsdale Furriers is happy to assist you.

Franchise, Business and Real Estate Attorney
 
Michael Liss is a Franchise, Business and Real Estate Attorney with FRANLAW:  Liss & Lamar, P.C., a full service corporate law firm working with businesses and those individuals who want to own their own businesses.  Michael’s particular expertise is in Business Start-Ups, Buying and Selling Businesses, Real Estate Leasing and all aspects of Franchising. 

Laura's practice emphasizes all aspects of franchising, business sales and purchases, intellectual property licensing and protection, trademarks, health law, and commercial real estate matters. She enjoys representing individuals, start-ups, and established national brands through their business life-cycle. 

Laura is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association's Business Law Section Council, and is the New Member Liaison of the Exit Planning Exchange Chicago Chapter. She is a member of the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising and a co-chair of the franchise subsection of the Colorado Bar Association. She is a frequent speaker on the legal aspects of franchising, success in business sales and purchases, and brand protection strategies such as trademarks.