Meet Steve

As a resident of Highland Park for the past 53 years, I understand what makes our community unique and valuable.

I am a member of many local organizations, including:

  • B’Nai Torah

  • Sierra Club

  • Open Lands

  • Nature Conservancy

  • Friends of the Chicago River

  • Highland Park Historical Society

  • Ravinia Neighbors Association

  • Past Board Member Highland Park Conservation Society

  • League of Women Voters

  • International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees

  • Past Board Member of The Opera Studio of Highland Park


 
QUICK FACTS ABOUT STEVE

  • Born: 1953 (age 55)

  • Married to Linda M. Mandel

  • We have two sons, Andrew and Max

  • I've lived in Woodridge, Braeside, Sherwood Forest, and now northeast of downtown Highland Park

  • Profession: Technical Theater

  • Education: West Ridge Elementary School; Red Oak Junior High; and Deerfield High School. Attended Southern Illinois University; George Meany Institute for Labor Studies; and served in theater apprenticeship programs at Lyric Opera of Chicago, Schubert Theater, and Blackstone Theater





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