Our Board of Directors
Sally Hazelgrove, President
Sally Hazelgrove founded Crushers Club in 2013 to be one of the strongest alternatives to gangs. She is the acting Executive Director and brings to the table 2 decades of working with justice involved and acutely high risk youth in Englewood. She believes it does take a village and hopes to continue expanding the Team behind the success of Crushers Club.
Vanessa Tanaka, Chairwoman
Vanessa Tanaka is an Associate General Council at Citadel. She first came to Crushers in 2017 when she felt the need to do something about the epidemic of gang and youth violence plaguing the inner city neighborhoods of Chicago. She took over as Chairwoman of the Board in 2019 and is dedicated to helping Crushers Club expand their reach and impact! She actively leads the Crushers Club Board and we are so grateful for her taking the reins!
Matt Fisher, Treasurer
Matt Fisher is the Founder of 4th Right Partners, a global marketing and branding agency serving the Chicago area and beyond. Matt brings his expertise and talents to Crushers Club, as well as his love of analytics and numbers as Crushers Treasurer!
Cory Chapton
Cory Chapton is a retired Police Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the law enforcement industry. Skilled in Crisis Management, Private Investigations, Public Safety, and Emergency Management with a Master of Science (M.S.) focused in Justice Studies, he is invaluable to our Team. Cory grew up one block from Crushers in Englewood and has taken a vital role in our strategic planning for expansion of services and impact. His love for Englewood and the youth is evident by his actions!
Janine Durbin
Janine Durbin is a Senior Vice President & Senior Relationship Manager for Global Commercial Banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. She is our Director of Donor Development and Fundraising and brings her superior relationship and networking skills to the Board. Janine has a love and desire to improve the lives of those growing up in the most challenging areas and we are so glad she chose Englewood for her efforts!
Peter A. Schallmoser
Peter Schallmoser is a Senior Vice President & Senior Financial Advisor & Retirement Benefits Consultant for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, at Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner, & Smith. He joined Crushers Board in January of 2022 after hearing about their innovative programming. Peter’s concern for gun violence in Chicago made him want to get involved to help make a difference in the lives of those most affected by gangs and gun violence. We are honored he joined our Team!
Lewis Powell
Lewis W. Powell III is an Attorney; Adjunct Professor at The John Marshall Law School Fair Housing Clinic. He is our longest standing Board Member. Lewis joined Crushers Club in 2012 during our year of incorporation. His loyalty and promotion of Crushers Club has made him our rock in the storm!
ADVISORY BOARD
Jean-Marc Giboux
Jean-Marc Giboux is an international photographer and videographer who has worked for many top news agencies including CNN’s Doctors Without Borders. He has been covering Crushers Club for over a year and is creating a long-term documentary on the Club’s movement to transform the lives of Englewood youth. He provides video and photography services on a weekly basis as an in-kind donation.
LEGAL COUNSEL (PRO BONO)
Latham and Watkins
Latham and Watkins also acts as Secretary at all board meetings and keeps the minutes and bylaws updated.