Lee Bell
Gurnee Education Center
"I train teens to be proactive and survive on the roadways."
Fun facts: Lee is a member of Toastmasters and likes public speaking; he is also an avid sports fan especially football and basketball


Frank Carello
Buffalo Grove Education Center
"Parents and guardians play a huge role in a student's driver education experience. Please be sure to practice with your teenager."
Fun facts: Frank is an architect and loves to watch football and baseball

Mike Cherry
Wheaton Education Center
"I enjoy when a student comes up with creative ways to remember key concepts in driver education."
Fun facts: Mike coaches basketball at a middle school

Jerimy Elliot
Northbrook Education Center
"Getting teenagers to develop great driving habits is all about teaching them why things are done on the road. Once they understand the why of safe driving, the good habits come naturally."
Fun facts: Jerimy has written award winning short stories; and also plays guitar

John Farris
Wilmette Education Center
"When I think about how many students I've helped become safe drivers, I know that my work at Top Driver is some of the most important work of my life."

George Ilic
Highland Park Education Center
"As a trained world languages educator, I enjoy teaching driver education. I consider it a language of its own. My daily goal is to help students understand, practice and ultimately appreciate the language in a way that will start a life long career of safe choices."

Warren Jones
Wheaton Education Center
"Nothing is more rewarding than seeing a former student behind the wheel doing well."
Fun facts: Warren enjoys cooking, gardening and riding motorcycles; he is an avid reader of history and classical literature

Mike Kubes
Downers Grove Education Center
"I have taught multiple students from the same family. Nothing is more gratifying than hearing from parents how well past students have developed as drivers and how much they look forward to me teaching their youngest driver."
Fun facts: Mike has been involved with community and charitable organizations for over 15 years

Jim Mihalovich
Western Springs Education Center
"I believe that in the profession of education there is no substitute for hard work and dedication."
Fun facts: Jim played Rugby at Eastern Illinois University

Paul Moreno
Gurnee Education Center
"Gratification is received when my students in the classroom apply their knowledge driving on the road and exhibiting their Top Driver skills."
Fun facts: Paul coached the Fremd Vikings Hockey Club in 2004

Kyle Morris
Gurnee Education Center
"My favorite part of teaching is knowing I help create lifelong skills for my students."
Fun facts: Kyle is a pilot and is a diehard Chicago Cubs and Bears fan

Dave Nielsen
Lombard Education Center and Montini Catholic High School
"I believe you cannot stress driver safety enough."
Fun facts: Dave has driven almost every type of land based vehicle in every state as well as in other countries

Lisa Oberdick
Libertyville Education Center
"My favorite moment in teaching is when a student gets their own "aha" moment and I smile because I know they get it."
Fun facts: Lisa teaches figure skating both individually and in groups including working with synchronized skaters

Viviana Ostberg
Loyola Academy and Wilmette Education Center
"I feel like I make a difference in our community by preparing and educating new drivers on how to become intelligent drivers."

Bill Pendergast
Downers Grove Education Center
"Every hour spent today practicing with your teen reduces the chance of a collision tomorrow when they are on their own."
Fun facts: Bill enjoys old cars, his favorites include a 1969 GTO, 1968 Mustang Mach 1, and the 1970 Dodge Challenger

Damien Richardson
Joliet Education Center
"I find great satisfaction in helping students develop the confidence to become safe and knowledgeable drivers."

Marlo Rivera
Downers Grove, Lombard, and Wheaton Education Centers
"It is my vision that every student will have a foundation of knowledge and the skills needed to excel in future pursuits, including being a conscientious and safe driver."
Fun facts: Marlo has taught in primary and secondary schools overseas in Kenya, Paupa New Guinea and Austrailia.

Randy Smith
Bartlett, Lombard, Western Springs, and Wheaton Education Centers
"To help be a safe driver, always leave yourself an out, or plan B. It is amazing how many people don't obey laws"
Fun facts: Randy is a certified stuntman and stunt driver; he used used to be a gymnast and now coaches at the high school level.

Greg Springer
Geneva Education Center
"My greatest satisfaction is taking a nervous first time driver and building their confidence during the first lesson and proving to them they have the ability to be a safe driver."
Fun facts: Greg was a local and national radio sportscaster for 25 years; he also did play-by-play broadcasting for high school football and basketball in Geneva, St.Charles and Batavia

Mark Stern
Downers Grove Education
"Patience, understanding and emphasizing the positive aspects of smart driving are key to directing students to become responsible drivers."
Fun facts: Mark was on a television program for several years about how weather affects people

Dave Wallace
Joliet Education Center
"Teaching is a joy, I have a hand in students reaching their full potential."
Fun facts: Dave coached high school basketball for over 23 years; he is involved in several choirs and enjoys singing

Dave Young
Geneva, Wheaton and Lombard Education Centers
"I want every student to understand the importance of driver safety and have a relaxing experience in their in-vehicle training."
Fun facts: Dave is getting his pilot license and is a Pittsburgh Steelers fan!