Viktor Brisku – Ward 4 Chair

Viktor Brisku, his wife Adriana, and their two boys moved to Lake Forest in 2017. The Brisku family selected Lake Forest as the ideal place to raise their family.

Viktor grew up in the Chicago area and attended the University of Illinois-Chicago and holds degrees in BS Biology and BA Psychology. He has over 20 years of experience in technology sales, marketing, and management.

He volunteers in various cultural and community organizations and joined the caucus to contribute what he can to help his neighbors and community.

Matthew Liddy

Matthew P. Liddy grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and has been calling Illinois home for 20 years. As a graduate of Indiana University, he spend his early years in Chicago as a securities trader where he developed a deep understanding of global financial markets and international business.

This passion for international business led him to the next chapter of his career where for more than a decade he has been managing global wine & spirits brands as they navigate the intense US markets. Matt is currently running all US sales and marketing for a nearly 100-year old family-owned Italian winery.

One fateful family drive and lunch in Lake Forest in 2019 was enough for Matt to relocate his family here, where they plan to be lifelong residents. As a more recent Lake Forest resident, Matt would love to be of service to help preserve “the magic” of Lake Forest and what captured the heart of Matt, his wife Nikki, and daughter.

Matt would like to provide the viewpoints of newer residents while still maintaining a laser focus on what has made and kept Lake Forest desirable for decades. His close work with many restaurant groups and small businesses in Chicago, Lake County, and all of Illinois will be an asset in helping curate what it is that makes Lake Forest special for generations to come.

Jennifer Lawson

Jennifer Lawson and her husband, Matthew, moved to Lake Forest with their two young children in 2022.

Originally from a small Michigan town, Jennifer’s interest in federal Indian Law took her to Washington, D.C. where she drafted regulations, litigated administrative appeals, and negotiated settlement agreements for leadership appointed by four different Presidents. When the opportunity arose to continue her career remotely, the family returned to her husband’s hometown, excited to grow their own children’s roots in this fairytale city.

She enjoys hearing different perspectives on issues and looks forward to getting involved as a Caucus Committee Member

Gene Cartwright

Gene Cartwright earned a BA from Dartmouth, a Ph.D. from Stanford and a Masters of management from Northwestern. He worked at Abbott Labs for 24 years, at GE for 8 years, and as CEO of Guided Therapeutics for 9 years. He has resided in Lake Forest since 1992 with his wife Marion. They have 3 sons.

Now retired, Gene says that he has the time and energy to give back to the Lake Forest Community that he and his family have enjoyed for over 30 years and that he respects the Caucus Committee members who have given their time.

Cindy Davidson – Ward 3 Chair

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Cindy Davidson moved to Lake Forest in 2012. A graduate of Purdue University, Cindy is the Vice President of Human Resources at Symmetry Surgical. With a strong career in sales, sales operations, training, and human resources, she hopes to ensure we have a strong and active Caucus Committee. When she’s not working, Cindy enjoys hiking, traveling and spending time with her grandkids. As a 10-year resident of Lake Forest, Cindy feels privileged to be part of the community.

Richard Fisher

Richard I. Fisher, MD (Rich) retired in June, 2021, and moved back to Chicagoland area to be near his two daughters and five grandchildren. He is a Medical Oncologist who trained at Harvard, Massachusetts General Hospital, and the National Cancer Institute. He directed the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center at Loyola; the Wilmot Cancer Center at the University of Rochester; and as President and CEO of Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia was the most Admired CEO according to Philadelphia Business Journal. He served as president of Loyola Faculty Senate; Director of the Rochester Medical Faculty Group; and Board of Directors of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He lives in Ward 3 with Susan, his wife of 45 years, and his two Irish Settlers. Rich looks forward to making a contribution to the Lake Forest Caucus.

Mary Kay Brunner

Having lived in Lake Forest since 1987 and raising my children here I truly think of Lake Forest as a Special Place.

Receiving my Real Estate license in 1989, I began an exciting and fulfilling career mainly selling in Lake Forest/Lake Bluff.

In 1995 I acquired a day care center here and changed the name to Lake Forest Child Care. I had that until West Campus closed in 2003. When I purchased that we started with 45 children and grew to 120 and received Accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Continuing in Real Estate, awards I received were Chairman’s Award, Presidents Club, Muti-Million Dollar Producer and Team Spirit Award. Positions held have been, Woodlands Academy Mother’s Club Social Chair, Lake Forest High School Booster Club, Treasurer, Circle President, Vice President Woman’s Board of Catholic Charities and a current member of the League of Women Voters’ of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff.

Peggy Siebert – Ward 2 Chair

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Peggy and her husband Eric moved to Lake Forest in 1989 with two children attending St. Mary’s and Lake Forest High School. Peggy was raised in Green Bay, graduated from Ripon College, and worked at Northern Trust in Chicago. At the Junior League, she started and chaired a committee that assisted women in residential treatment centers, and started another women’s treatment program Libertyville. Peggy also worked at Williams Sonoma teaching cooking classes. Peggy and Eric are now grandparents and their daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter reside in Lake Forest. Peggy looks forward to giving back to the community that she loves.

Reid Gustafson

Reid grew up in a neighboring community and has been a resident of Lake Forest since 2018, His professional background is in Packaging Sales. In his free time, Reid is active in his local church community and enjoys volunteering for the Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanity and other similar organizations. Reid resides in town with his wife, and 4 wonderful daughters, who attend Cherokee Elementary & First Presbyterian Preschool. Reid and his wife like outdoor activities with their kids, supporting their kids in their various sports and activities, and enjoying the Lake Forest Community.

Bert Carstens

Bert and his wife, Julie, live in Whispering Oaks. He moved to Lake Forest in 1987. His 3 children are graduates of LFHS. A native of Long Beach, Indiana, Bert received his undergraduate Bachelor of Business Science in Business Administration from Washington University and his MBA from Indiana University. His banking career included co-founding and leading Libertyville Bank & Trust, where he was active with a number of area civic and non-profit groups. Now retired, he looks forward to contributing the community.