ELECTIONS – KNOW YOUR CANDIDATES (and your WW Board)
Peter Sanderson – Peter arrived in our area in 2025, having moved here from Rye, New Hampshire. Peter immediately fell in love with our area and is eager to bring his talent and experience to assist WW move into the future. Peter has multiple degrees in business and management, specializing in financial management, operational efficiency, and long-term planning. Peter has served on various professional boards where he gained valuable experience in governance and oversight. Peter is dedicated to bringing a thoughtful, collaborative approach to the WW Board with a long-term focus on the community.
Eileen Kelly – Incumbent WW Director since 1995. Eileen is a retired employee from the office of the Supervisor of Assessments in DuPage County. Since retirement, she has taken her passion for antiques and made it her business. Eileen has been a resident of WW for 33 years. A member of the WW Board since 1995 and Treasurer of WW since 2010.
Lisa Gaspero – Incumbent WW Director since 2025. Lisa graciously accepted an offer from the Board to complete the term of Anthony Gosling when he moved from our area at the beginning of 2025. Lisa and her husband are residents in West-Win’s southern area and co-owners of a law firm specializing in estate planning, real estate, business law, and litigation. Lisa is an avid marathoner and enjoys training on the local trails. With significant experience in business and governance, she brings perspective to the Board in dealings with elected officials. She believes in balancing development with conservation to ensure future generations can enjoy the area’s unique environment.
Kathy Hydo – Incumbent WW Director since 2014, served as WW secretary for many years. Kathy is a 13-year resident of WW and a 40-year resident of DuPage County, making her home on Garys Mill Road. She is a manager at FGMK LLC, an audit, advisory and tax firm in their DuPage County office.
Ralph (Skip) Watt – Incumbent WW Director, currently serving as President. Board Member since 2022, Vice President 2023-2025. Skip has been a resident on Morningside Ave for more than 25 years after moving from Wheaton and has lived in DuPage County for more than 60 years. Skip is a retired civil engineer who has worked on major construction projects around the world, most recently in Africa. He relishes the lifestyle of the WW area and enjoys tending his property and flower and fruit gardens. Skip is passionate about maintaining the peaceful ambiance of our area and solving complex issues that we face.
Incumbent Board Members not up for re-election this year:
- Bill Kovacs – Resident of WW since 1989; Board member since 2025. Now retired, Bill is dedicated to protecting our area from overcrowding, and ensuring that future changes enhance rather than diminish our quality of life.
- Mary Bakas – WW Board member since 2017. Mary works full-time as a Realtor and business coach. Mary is committed to the community and believes it is crucial to maintain the desirability of homeownership in our area.
- Giulia Naccarato – Giulia has been a Board member since 2025 and lived in the WW area since 2017. Giulia works full time in the banking industry and is focused upon maintaining the beauty and safety of our area.
- Rose Kuntze – Past President and Board member since 2020 she is a 36-year resident of the WW area. Rose is committed to the goals and values of WW and brings a wealth of knowledge to the Board.