Our Board

Tony Ward President

Tony joined the District 113a Foundation board early in 2020, and was selected as President in July 2020.  Tony and his wife, Sandy, moved to Lemont in 2014, and have 4 children who attend District 113a schools.  He works as a Client Executive at a software company that focuses on employee learning and personal development.  He has served on the religious education advisory board (REAB) at St. Alphonsus and St. Patrick parish since 2019, and has served as the President of the Fox Pointe H.O.A. since 2017.

Nicole Friscia  Vice President

Serving on the board since 2017, Nicole and her husband have two children enrolled in the district and have lived in Lemont since 2013. Nicole is a Lemont native and attended the public school. She works in digital communications for a large health insurance company and is an active volunteer in the community.

Laura Harkness  Treasurer

Board member since 2017 as Treasurer. Laura and her husband have lived in Lemont since 2012. Their three children are enrolled in the district. Laura is an active volunteer and coach in the community and works as an accountant in her spare time.

Dr. David Rupert Secretary

Serving on the board since 2015, David and his wife have two children enrolled in the district and have lived in Lemont since 2008. He works as a school administrator in another south suburban district and enjoys supporting community programs.