About Me
“Being a Jaycee has given me the opportunity to meet people, build relationships, become a better leader, and have a positive impact on the community. We all come from different backgrounds, different places, varying in ages, leading different lives, but one principle brings us all together: We believe...that service to humanity is the best work of life.”
Education
Dawn attended Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. She graduated in 2004 with her Bachelors in Science for Recreation Administration.
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Professional
Experience
Dawn began her career as a Recreation Director at the Rolling Meadows Park District. After four years, it was time for a change. Dawn moved on to Alternative Behavior Treatment Centers in Mundelein as an Activity Therapist. When funding was cut for her position, Dawn moved to the Northlake Park District as the Special Recreation Director. In 2012, Dawn took a leap of faith and applied for the Lifestyle Director at the Grand Dominion by Del Webb in Mundelein. After about three years and a lot of amazing opportunities, Dawn was promoted to the Community Association Manager (CAM) for the community. Dawn has been a licensed Community Association Manager since 2014 and holds a professional designation as a Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) and Association Management Specialist (AMS).
Biography
Dawn was raised in Streamwood, IL with her parents Linda and Gregg Puetz and older sister Bethann. She went to Hanover Countryside, Canton Middle School and graduated from Streamwood High School in 2000.
While attending high school and throughout college, Dawn has worked as an inclusion aid for Streamwood Park District Summer Camps through Northwest Special Recreation Association, this is where she found her passion for working with individuals with disabilities.
While attending EIU, Dawn joined Alpha Phi Omega (APO). Alpha Phi Omega is the single most represented co-educational intercollegiate service organization in the United States. Through APO, Dawn learned that she loves to give back to her others and her community. After graduating EIU, Dawn focused on building her career within the recreation field and her personal life.
In 2014 Dawn joined her local chapter, the Schaumburg Jaycees. She began chairing projects and in 2016, served as chapter secretary. In 2017 and 2018, Dawn was the President of the chapter.
Dawn's favorite project is Schaumburg's annual holiday food baskets. She loves the opportunity to hand deliver baskets of food to needy families and meet and greet with the families.
In 2012, Dawn married one of her closest friends since high school Mark. Since then, they purchased a home in Streamwood which is less than 10 miles away from all their immediate family. When she is not Jayceeing, you can find Dawn cooking, hanging out with friends and family and her dog Daisy!
