Illinois Department of Financial and
Professional Regulation
NEWS
SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
(IDFPR) announced today that the Acting Director of the Division of Professional Regulation,
Donald W. Seasock, signed the following disciplinary actions taken during the month of March,
2011.
ACCOUNTANT
James Clark, Orland Park – certified public accountant license (065-018181) reprimanded
for failure to timely complete a qualified retirement plan audit.
John Dwyer, Glen Ellyn – certified public accountant license (065-015325) revoked
following suspension of the right to practice before the US Securities and Exchange
Commission.
John Kiss, South Barrington – certified public accountant license (065-012434) indefinitely
suspended following his suspension by US Securities and Exchange Commission of appearing or
practicing before the Commission as an accountant.
Brian Geerts, Bettendorf, IA – (unlicensed) $500 civil penalty assessed for failing to
respond to a complaint from an Illinois client concerning services provided in Illinois under
practice privilege" and "mobility" provisions of the Illinois Public Accounting Act.
ARCHITECTS, LAND SURVEYORS, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Raymond Broady, Chicago – architect license (001-006117) suspended for one year for
providing architectural services on a non-renewed license in Mississippi.
Jay Mueller 03/30/2011 St. Louis, MO – professional engineer license (062-033244)
restored/renewed on two year probation for making misrepresentations on his license application
and effective upon payment of fees, filing of forms and completion of continuing education
requirements.
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Christina Caravello, Libertyville – (unlicensed) ordered to cease and desist the unlicensed
practice of architecture by holding herself out to provide and providing architectural services
without being duly licensed as an architect in Illinois.
Jessica Fritch, Mason – (unlicensed) ordered to cease and desist the unlicensed practice of
architecture by providing architectural services without being duly licensed as an architect in
Illinois.
Jeffrey Letzter, Lake Bluff – (unlicensed) ordered to cease and desist the unlicensed
practice of architecture by holding himself out to provide architectural services without being
duly licensed as an architect in Illinois.
Gerald SanFilippo, Elmhurst and Professional Residential Construction Inspections,
Elmhurst (both unlicensed) both ordered to cease and desist the unlicensed practice of
architecture by advertising architectural services without being licensed as an architect or a
professional design firm in Illinois.
Michael Shaver, Peru – (unlicensed) ordered to cease and desist the unlicensed practice of
architecture and holding himself out to provide architectural services without being licensed as
an architect in Illinois.
Anthony Thomason, Fairfield – (unlicensed) ordered to cease and desist the unlicensed
practice of architecture by holding himself out to provide architectural services without being
licensed as an architect in Illinois.
ATHLETIC TRAINING
Richard White, Oskaloosa, IA – licensed MMA contestant registration (002-165671-0016)
placed in refuse to renew status for dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional conduct of a
character likely to deceive, defraud or harm the public.
BARBER, COSMETOLOGY, ESTHETICS AND NAIL TECHNOLOGY
Oliver Adams, Bolingbrook – barber license (006-062811) placed in refuse to renew status
after defaulted on an Illinois educational loan.
Troy Bly, Gary, IN – barber license (006-062954) placed in refuse to renew status after
defaulted on an Illinois educational loan.
Edwin Hill, Flossmoor – barber license (006-062107) placed in refuse to renew status after
defaulted on an Illinois educational loan.
Vernell Lollar, Chicago – barber license (006- 063793) issued and placed on probation for
one year due to criminal convictions and false statements regarding an accounting degree.
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Anthony Molette, Maywood – barber license (006-061279) placed in refuse to renew status
after defaulted on an Illinois educational loan.
Barry Blumenthal, Wheeling – cosmetology license (011-112814) to remain in refuse to
renew status and fined $5,000 after practiced on a non-renewed license.
Elias Campos, Chicago – cosmetology license (011-274446) revoked based on material
misstatements, misrepresentation for purposes of obtaining a license, practice by fraudulent
misrepresentation, unprofessional conduct, willfully filing false records and discipline by
another state.
Regina Grach, Arlington Heights – cosmetology license (011-180151) renewed/restored
with reprimand and fined $500 due to unlicensed practice (practicing on a non- renewed license).
Jean King, Maywood – cosmetology license (011-249959) reprimanded and fined $250 due
to performing some functions, such as braiding and hair setting, while license was in a non-
renewed status.
Mary Rowe, East Moline – cosmetology license (011-203268) placed on probation for three
years and fined $1,000 effective upon payment of fees, filing of forms and completion of
continuing education after practiced when license was not renewed from October 1, 1993
through March 25, 1994; June 2003 through July 2009; and August 2009 through April 2010.
Nathaniel Verrett, South Holland – cosmetology license ( Lic# 011-292588) issued and
placed on probation for three years due to a felony conviction and unprofessional conduct.
Rosel School of Cosmetology, Chicago – cosmetology school license (013-000614)
reprimanded and fined $1,000 for failure to maintain copies of student records as required.
Shammara Evans, North Chicago – nail technician license (169app615121) issued and
placed on probation for two years with work restrictions due to felony convictions and
unprofessional conduct.
Eun Kim, Deerfield – nail technician license (169-014618), 2x10 Nail & Spa Inc. Chicago
– salon license (189-010724), 2x10 Nail & Spa of Roscoe Inc. Chicago – salon license (189-
013044), Lincoln Square Nail and Spa Partnership Salon, Chicago – salon license (189-
013045) and 2x10 Nail & Spa Group, Inc, Chicago – salon license (189-013046) all licenses
reprimanded and nail technician license fined $3,000 for operating salons without a salon
registration and allowing three unlicensed persons to work in one of the salons.
Carly Trinh, Chicago – nail technician license (169-007288) reprimanded and fined $300
due to unprofessional conduct by operating salon in an unsanitary condition.
California Styles, Collinsville – salon license (189-005501) reprimanded and fined $1,000
for aiding and assisting unlicensed practice.
Colours Nails Salon, Chicago – nail salon license (189-012668) reprimanded and fined
$500 due to violation of regulations (failure to display licenses as required).
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Fancy Nails, Harrisburg – salon license (189-011937) automatically and indefinitely
suspended due to a violation of probation.
Happy Nails, Decatur – salon license (189-009942) placed on probation for two years and
fined $2,000 for aiding and assisting unlicensed practice and unprofessional conduct.
Princess Nails Salon, Chicago – salon license (189-008828) automatically and indefinitely
suspended due to a violation of probation.
Technical School of Fantastic Sam's, Westchester – barber, cosmetology, esthetics and
nail technology sponsor license (190-000161) reprimanded and fined $1,000 for operating in
2007 on a lapsed license.
On Point Beauty Salon, Chicago – (unlicensed) ordered to cease and desist the unlicensed
practice of barbering, cosmetology, esthetics or nail technology due to dishonorable, unethical
or unprofessional conduct of a character likely to deceive, defraud or harm the public.
COLLECTION AGENCY
Account Services Collections Inc., Antonio, TX – collection agency license (017-021476)
issued and placed on probation for two years due to violation of Act (creditworthiness as
required).
DENTAL
Diane Smith, Franklin, IN – dental license (019-024907) placed on indefinite probation for
a minimum of 1 year due to habitual intoxication or addiction to the use of alcohol.
Kenneth Antonoff, Centralia – dental controlled substance license (319-014674)
reprimanded and fined $5,000 for allowing staff members to sign his name on controlled
substance prescriptions issued to patients of his practice.
DETECTIVE, ALARM, SECURITY, FINGERPRINT VENDOR AND LOCKSMITH
First Detection Systems of Illinois, Inc., Mt. Vernon, NY – private alarm contractor agency
license (127-001135) automatically and indefinitely suspended due to failure to pay the fine
imposed by a prior Consent Order.
Stephen Balich, Orland Park – permanent employee registration card (129-342862) issued
and placed on probation for one year following finding of guilt on charge of retail theft in 2004.
Quinette Frazier, Chicago – permanent employee registration card(129-291770) placed on
indefinite probation after defaulted on an Illinois educational loan and has now entered into a
repayment agreement.
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Demario Moore, Harvey – permanent employee registration card (129-234351) placed on
probation for one year after Department received information in a weapons discharge report that
he had fired at a car that had committed a hit and run accident and failed to stop near his guard
post. No individuals were actually struck by any shot fired by him, but his actions constituted
unjustified use of deadly force and negligence.
Quiana Moses, Chicago – permanent employee registration card (129-343370) issued and
placed on probation for one year due to criminal conviction.
Blade Robinson, Chicago – permanent employee registration card (129-343372) issued and
placed on probation for one year due to criminal conviction.
Jose Rubio, Chicago – permanent employee registration card (129-343367) issued and
placed on probation for two years due to criminal conviction.
Johnette Sangster, Chicago – permanent employee registration card (129-343357) issued
and placed on probation for one year due to criminal conviction.
Ruth Sole, Calumet Park – permanent employee registration card (129-343361) issued and
placed on probation for two years due to criminal conviction.
Phyllis Taylor, Chicago – permanent employee registration card (129-343358) issued and
placed on probation for two years due to criminal conviction.
David Thomas, Arlington Heights – permanent employee registration card (129-343360)
issued and placed on probation for one year due to criminal conviction.
FUNERAL DIRECTORS & EMBALMERS
David Pimm, Chicago – funeral director and embalmer license (034-015042) placed on
indefinite probation after defaulted on an Illinois educational loan and has now entered into a
repayment agreement.
MASSAGE THERAPY
Julie Guettler-Brunow, McHenry – massage therapy license (227-012653) issued with
reprimand and fined $1,000 for engaging in massage therapy practice prior to licensure.
Mei Xue, Chicago – massage therapy license (227app2999529) issued with reprimand and
fined $1,000 for engaging in massage therapy practice prior to licensure.
Jessica Minatelli, Park City – (unlicensed) ordered to cease and desist from knowingly
aiding and abetting the unlicensed practice of massage for compensation by two employees.
Xin Zhang, Aurora – (unlicensed) ordered to cease and desist the unlicensed practice of
massage therapy and assessed a $750 civil penalty.
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MEDICAL
Maryann Bower 03/29/2011 Skokie – physician and surgeon license (036-042337) placed in
refuse to renew status due to her state of Colorado surrender of license relating to self prescribing
controlled substances.
Laurent Brard, Springfield – physician and surgeon license (036-127342) issued and placed
on indefinite probation with practice restrictions for a minimum of three years after being
disciplined by the state of Rhode Island and Massachusetts for sexual contact between a
physician and patient during the existence of the physician/patient relationship.
Peter Breen, Orange, CA – physician and surgeon license (036-064896) reprimanded after
being disciplined by the state of California.
William Fontenot, Gainesville, FL – physician and surgeon license (036-100212) placed in
refuse to renew status after being disciplined by another jurisdiction.
Nirali Ghia, Elmhurst – physician and surgeon license (036-100496) reprimanded and fined
$500 after settled a lawsuit alleging that she failed to timely initiate C-Section.
Alexander Kalk, Buffalo Grove – physician and surgeon license (036-119654) suspended
for 30 days, followed by indefinite probation for a minimum of five years and controlled
substance license indefinitely suspended after being disciplined by the state of Missouri.
Richard Keller, Waukegan – physician and surgeon license (036-078718) and controlled
substance license (336-041769) both indefinitely suspended for a minimum of five years for the
non-therapeutic prescribing of controlled substances.
Blair Rhode, Orland Park – physician and surgeon license (036-105379) reprimanded for
failure to do a thorough evaluation of a patient on initial presentation.
James Rorig, Bay City, TX – physician and surgeon license (036-059878) reprimanded and
fined $500 after being disciplined by the Texas Medical Board.
Darryl Schlegel, Oak Park – physician and surgeon license (036-087707) placed on
indefinite probation for a minimum of three years and fined $5,000 and controlled substance
license suspended for 90 days due to the issuance of prescriptions for controlled substances for
several family members and friends without keeping medical records.
Bruce Smith, Chicago – physician and surgeon license (036-093924) revoked and fined
$5,000 for failure to properly perform surgical procedures and treat post-operative complications
of two patients of his practice.
Kenneth Sparr, New Glarus, WI – physician and surgeon license (036-127436) issued with
reprimand after being disciplined by the state of Wisconsin for diversion of controlled substances
for personal use in the past.
John Wall, Rockford – physician and surgeon license (036-037806) restored from probation
to refuse to renew status.
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Jamie Warnick, Decatur – physician and surgeon license (036-068130) and controlled
substance license (336-032244) indefinitely suspended due to dishonorable/unethical conduct;
habitual or excessive use or abuse of drugs; violation of State or Federal Laws relating to
Controlled Substances; making or filing false records or reports to support claims against
medical assistance programs; making false, fraudulent or deceptive statements in documents
connected with practice.
Philip Yap, Hinsdale – physician and surgeon license (036-066169) reprimanded and fined
$500 for failure to identify intra-peritoneal air on abdominal CT Scan referred to him for review
for possible kidney stones.
James Atwood, Ink In Ink Out, and Exotic Ink, Bradley – (all unlicensed) all ordered to
cease and desist the unlicensed practice of medicine by using a laser to remove tattoos and
assessed a $5,000 civil penalty.
NURSING
Natalie Banie, Westmont – registered nurse license (041-389455) automatically and
indefinitely suspended for a minimum of 12 months due to a violation of probation.
Angela Burcham, Decatur – registered nurse license (041-338141) suspended for 30 days
for committing a medication administration error.
Sheela Chacko, Des Plaines – registered nurse license (041-351280) reprimanded for failure
to follow facility protocol after a resident fall.
Tammy Choat, San Fidel, NM – registered nurse license (041-328872) placed on indefinite
probation for a minimum of two years due to a criminal conviction and after being disciplined by
the state of Arizona.
Renee Christ, Crown Point, IN – registered nurse license (041-391371) issued with
reprimand due to a sister state discipline.
Melissa Compton, Tinley Park – registered nurse license (041-349781) placed on indefinite
probation with work restrictions for a minimum of three years after failed to comply with the
terms of a back-to-work agreement with a facility in the state.
Deidra Curry, Wheatfield – registered nurse license (041-374597) reprimanded for failure
to comply with policies and procedures for medication administration at a facility in the state.
Barbara Darling, Peoria – registered nurse license (041-331059) automatically and
indefinitely suspended for a minimum of 12 months due to a violation of probation in which she
tested positive for alcohol on 12/20/10 and 01/03/11.
Laurie Deal, Glasford – registered nurse license (041-354783) placed on indefinite
probation after defaulted on an Illinois educational loan and has now entered into a repayment
agreement.
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Tracy Desnoyers, Chesterton, IN – registered nurse license (041-345961) restored to
indefinite probation with work restrictions for a minimum of three years effective upon payment
of fees and filing of forms.
Rayanne Furlong, Mount Vernon – registered nurse license (041-391741) issued with
reprimand after being disciplined in another jurisdiction.
Lisa Garza, Morton – registered nurse license (041-276943) placed on indefinite probation
with work restrictions for a minimum of three years due to a positive drug screen.
Angela Glancy, Decatur – registered nurse license (041-303211) automatically and
indefinitely suspended for a minimum of six months due to a violation of conditions of
probation.
Patricia Harsh, Washington – registered nurse license (041-391743) issued with reprimand
for having been convicted of making false statements and failing to disclose this conviction on
her licensure application.
Alanda Jackson, Chicago – registered nurse license (041-391742) issued with reprimand
due to a criminal conviction.
Jean Claude Jean, Lombard – registered nurse license (041-299862) indefinitely suspended
for a minimum of three months due to a criminal conviction for Domestic Battery/Bodily Harm
discipline by the state of Arizona and failure to report the conviction and the Arizona discipline
to the Department.
Melissa Jones, Taylorville – registered nurse license (041-340725) suspended for one month
for breaching the quality of patient care and for ordering the falsification of records.
Dowell Kelley, Sandoval – registered nurse license (041-304498) restored to indefinite
probation for a minimum of three years effective upon the successful completion of NCLEX-RN,
complete requirements from prior Consent Order, complete continuing education requirements,
payment of fees and filing of forms.
John Lohr, Oak Forest – registered nurse license (041-333225) automatically and
indefinitely suspended for a minimum of 12 months due to a violation of probation after failed to
provide quarterly reports or verify urine toxicology screens.
Marie Magana 03/24/2011 Round Lake - registered nurse license (041-391750) issued with
reprimand due to a 2004 felony conviction for retail theft.
Candice Martin, Covington, IN – registered nurse license (041-362234) placed on indefinite
probation for a minimum of three years after diverted controlled substances from a facility in the
state.
Eric Miller, Rockford – registered nurse license (041-369885) automatically and indefinitely
suspended for a minimum of 12 months for having violated the terms of a Consent Order.
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Nathan Newby, Jacksonville – registered nurse license (041-305978) placed in refuse to
renew status after being disciplined by the state of California for unprofessional conduct.
Cynthia Olson, Peoria – registered nurse license (041-225510) restored to indefinite
probation with work restrictions for a minimum of three years effective upon payment of fees,
filing of forms and successful passage of the NCLEX examination.
Diane Piontek, Decatur – registered nurse license (041-371974) placed on indefinite
probation with work restrictions for a minimum of three years for the diversion of controlled
substances from a facility in the state.
Deborah Royne-Ellis, Cobden – registered nurse license (041-251985) reprimanded and
fined $250 for practicing beyond the scope of her nursing license.
Diane Thompson, East Moline – registered nurse license (041-244904) restored/renewed
with reprimand effective upon payment of fees and filing of forms.
Pamela Toliver, Sumner – registered nurse license (041-376301) indefinitely suspended for
a minimum of one year for failure to provide CPR to a resident in a timely manner.
Cokeisha Vanhook, St. Louis, MO – registered nurse license (041-391203) issued with
reprimand due to a sister state discipline.
Teri Watkins, Chicago – registered nurse license (041-303673) indefinitely suspended for a
minimum of three years due to unprofessional conduct, diverting and self- administering
controlled substances, and a pattern of practice which demonstrates incompetence.
Rachael Allison, Mount Vernon – licensed practical nurse license (043-090564) placed in
refuse to renew status for diverting controlled substances from her former employer.
David Armstrong, Elgin – licensed practical nurse license (043-077726) fined $500 for
practicing on a non-renewed license.
Norma Atkins, Alton – licensed practical nurse license (043-063479) automatically and
indefinitely suspended for a minimum of 12 months due to a violation of probation by submitting
a diluted sample in a drug toxicology screen rendering the screen invalid.
Elizabeth Brown, Lindenhurst – licensed practical nurse license (043-088484) placed on
indefinite probation after defaulted on an Illinois educational loan and has now entered into a
repayment agreement.
Mssara Brown, Hines – licensed practical nurse license (043-056986) placed on indefinite
probation after defaulted on an Illinois educational loan and has now entered into a repayment
agreement.
Sarah Bushong, Lebanon – licensed practical nurse license (043-084104) placed in refuse to
renew status after being more than 30 days delinquent in the payment of child support.
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Kelli Cooper, Galesburg – licensed practical nurse license (043-107636) restored to
indefinite probation for a minimum of three years effective upon payment of fees and filing of
forms.
Candice Foster-Wells, Buffalo Grove – licensed practical nurse license (043-104565)
suspended for 90 days and fined $1,500 due to her improper posting of a client's information on
the internet.
Amy Hall, Kinmundy – licensed practical nurse license (043-112311) issued with reprimand
due to an 2003 felony drug conviction.
Bridget Hall, East Moline – licensed practical nurse license (043-072895) placed on
indefinite probation after defaulted on an Illinois educational loan and has now entered into a
repayment agreement.
Katherine Jennings, Wood River – licensed practical nurse license (043-080355)
reprimanded for dispensing medicine to a co-worker without a physician's order and in the
absence of a nurse-patient relationship.
Gwen Jones, Olney – licensed practical nurse license (043-041352) placed in refuse to renew
status for a felony conviction of unlawful acquisition of a controlled substance.
David Kershner-Mattingly, New Athens – licensed practical nurse license (043-089430)
placed in refuse to renew status for being more than 30 days delinquent in the payment of child
support.
Dana Lewis, Pittsfield – licensed practical nurse license (043-086000) placed on indefinite
probation after defaulted on an Illinois educational loan and has now entered into a repayment
agreement.
Judy Marshall, Belleville – licensed practical nurse license (043-057874) renewed/restored
with reprimand effective upon payment of fees, filing of forms and completion of continuing
education.
Sheila Means, Chicago – licensed practical nurse license (043-087398) placed on indefinite
probation after defaulted on an Illinois educational loan and has now entered into a repayment
agreement.
Carrie Potter, Peoria Heights – licensed practical nurse license (043-102945) placed on
indefinite probation for a minimum of one year after being disciplined by the state of Iowa for
driving under the influence of alcohol offenses.
Melissa Ragsdale, Martinsville – licensed practical nurse license (043-078230)
automatically and indefinitely suspended for a minimum of six months due to a violation of
probation.
Stephanie Raney, Urbana – licensed practical nurse license (043-112310) issued with
reprimand for having disclosed she pled guilty to a Felony for driving on a revoked license from
an earlier Driving under the Influence of Alcohol.
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Brenda Shekell, Glen Carbon – licensed practical nurse license (043-074931) indefinitely
suspended for a minimum of two years for failure to disclose two felony convictions in Union
County, IL and for sustaining those convictions, namely, Unlawful Possession of
Methamphetamine and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine Precursor.
Josephine Sweeney, East Alton – licensed practical nurse license (043-067779) placed on
indefinite probation after defaulted on an Illinois educational loan and has now entered into a
repayment agreement.
Ruth Terrell, Decatur – licensed practical nurse license (043-086355) placed on indefinite
probation with work restrictions for a minimum of three years for diversion and false charting.
Rosanna Voss, South Elgin – licensed practical nurse license (043-031422) placed in refuse
to renew status after diverted controlled substances from a facility in the state.
Jeannate Wells, Hammond, IN – licensed practical nurse license (043-104705) placed on
indefinite probation after defaulted on an Illinois educational loan and has now entered into a
repayment agreement.
Terina Yarbary, Decatur – licensed practical nurse license (043-112455) issued with
reprimand due to a past criminal conviction.
NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR
William Heidel, Herscher – nursing home administrator license (044-005141) revoked for
working as a nursing home administrator while his license was in a non-renewed status.
Christopher Robb, Tallula – nursing home administrator license (044-010326) reprimanded
for failure to conduct criminal background checks on incoming residents transferred from sister
facilities.
Michael Toral, Carol Stream – nursing home administrator license (044-005536)
indefinitely suspended for a minimum of two years for failure to report sexual abuse, failure to
ensure the facility was free from accidents, and failure to inform a resident's physician about a
significant change in the resident's condition.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Andrew Stillberger, Zanesville, OH – occupational therapy license (056-009325) issued
with reprimand after being disciplined by the state of North Carolina.
PHARMACY
The following individuals’ pharmacy technician licenses were placed in refuse to renew status
after defaulting on an Illinois Educational Loan:
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Robin Holly, Charleston ..............................................................................049-166031
Patrice Thompson, Joliet .............................................................................049-142058
E F Thonippara-Francis, Des Plaines ........................................................049-108649
Lindsey Toothman, Lerna ...........................................................................049-187615
Roger Tsang, Chicago ..................................................................................049-113925
Carla Valdez, Chicago .................................................................................049-119481
Trenton Von Holten, Aurora ......................................................................049-177191
Sequoia Waddy, Carbondale ......................................................................049-136372
Kimora Walker, Chicago ............................................................................049-150645
Kenneth Walker, McHenry.........................................................................049-161091
Barbara Wasik, Orland Park .....................................................................049-129235
Dawn Waynauskas, Chicago .......................................................................049-090563
LaSaundra Weaver, Hillside .......................................................................049-178955
Aubrey Williams, Bellwood ........................................................................049-152110
Jeremy Wilson, Peoria .................................................................................049-152279
Robert Young, Chicago ...............................................................................049-159848
Mark Yurcisin, Tinley Park ........................................................................049-119975
Tonya Aguiniga, Carpentersville – pharmacy technician license (049-196618) placed in
refuse to renew status after being more than 30 days delinquent in the payment of child support.
Raymond Fouchea, Olympia Fields – pharmacy technician license (049-177195) placed in
refuse to renew status after being more than 30 days delinquent in the payment of child support.
Steve Freeman, Chicago – pharmacy technician license (049-196333) placed in refuse to
renew status after being more than 30 days delinquent in the payment of child support.
Anthony Jones, Chicago – pharmacy technician license (049-144316) placed in refuse to
renew status after being more than 30 days delinquent in the payment of child support.
Vicky Karahalios, Glenview – pharmacy technician license (049-131337) revoked and fined
$10,000 for practicing as a pharmacist when she does not now hold nor has she ever held a
license to practice as a pharmacist.
Clayton Parks, Warrensburg – pharmacy technician license (049-171425) indefinitely
suspended for a minimum of one year after information came to the Department's attention that
he diverted controlled substances from his former employer for self use.
Maribeth Polizzi, Bartlett – pharmacy technician license (049-169862) indefinitely
suspended after admitted to diverting controlled substances for self-use from her former
pharmacy employer
Michael Robinson, Dolton – pharmacy technician license (049-196218) placed in refuse to
renew status after being more than 30 days delinquent in the payment of child support.
Esmeralda Rodriguez Sanchez, Aurora – pharmacy technician license (049-179277) placed
on indefinite probation after defaulted on an Illinois educational loan and has now entered into a
repayment agreement.
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Phillip Giannino, Frankfort – pharmacist license (051-029002) and Alliance Wholesale
Distributor, Frankfort - drug distributor license (004-000676) both revoked and owner
Giannino is prohibited from being employed or otherwise working for an Illinois wholesale drug
distributor in any capacity after he plead guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States by
impairing, impeding, obstructing, and defeating the lawful functions of the United States Food
& Drug Administration by selling diverted drugs.
George Gillard, Irving, TX – pharmacist license (051-033994) placed in refuse to renew
status after his license was placed on probation for two years by the state of Alabama after he
diverted 20 capsules of a non-controlled prescription drug.
William Morgan, Rutland, VT – pharmacist license (051-034299) restored/renewed with
reprimand and practice restrictions after being disciplined by the state of New Hampshire Board
of Pharmacy stemming from a 1995 audit of a pharmacy he owned.
Katherine Walters, Dyer, IN – pharmacist license (051-036619) placed on indefinite
probation effective upon payment of fees, filing of forms and completion of continuing education
after being disciplined by the state of Indiana.
PSYCHOLOGY
Robert Eizenga, Tinley Park – licensed clinical psychologist license (071-003495)
indefinitely suspended for allegedly engaging in sexual misconduct with a patient while
employed at a facility in the state.
REAL ESTATE
Nick Schaetzel, Germantown, WI – auctioneer license (441-001078) reprimanded for
practicing on an inoperative license and for a misleading advertisement.
Forest Brooks, Winthrop Harbor – home inspector license (450-001234) placed in refuse to
renew status due to several errors made in the performance of a home inspection.
Thomas Galante, Chicago – home inspector license (450-007473) reprimanded and fined
$500 for misrepresenting completion of continuing education for renewal period ending
November 30, 2008.
Joseph Larucci, Chicago – home inspector license (450-001748) automatically and
indefinitely suspended for a minimum of six months for violating the terms of a consent order.
Steven Shank, Greenville – home inspector license (450-000566) placed in refuse to renew
status for failure to submit proof of completion of required continuing education pursuant to the
Department's audit.
Richard Van Dort, Coast, FL – home inspector license (450-003522) placed in refuse to
renew status for failure to complete the continuing education required for renewal in a timely
manner.
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Kristina Bartosik, Eureka – leasing agent license (473-app3553656) issued on probation for
18 months due to two prior convictions for theft.
Jesus Colome, Joliet – real estate broker license (475-101531) and real estate broker
corporation license (478-009709) both placed in refuse to renew status after practiced on an
expired license, failure to inform clients of dual agency, failure to put an agreement for real
estate services in writing and failure to remit moneys belongs to others.
Loren Gillum, Augusta – real estate broker license (475-101554) and real estate broker
corporation license (478-011707) both reprimanded due to the broker corporation's website
containing a misleading advertisement.
Karl Hauser, Sugar Grove – real estate broker license (475-106956) placed in refuse to
renew license after received a $1,500 fee for services not rendered to his client. The client was
subsequently unable to contact him at any time after the fee was paid.
Eric Schulz, Dubuque, IA – real estate broker license (475-082924) placed in refuse to
renew status due to a failure to produce documents requested by the Department.
Michael Sparks, Rolling Meadows – real estate broker license (475-056024) and real estate
broker corporation license (478-002204) both indefinitely suspended for failure to deposit and
maintain security deposits in an escrow account.
Emir Stokes, Chicago – real estate salesperson license (475-109797) and real estate broker
license (478-011293) both revoked and each fined $25,000 for failure to cooperate with the
Department's investigation.
Todd Wilson, Yorkville – real estate broker license (475-113161) placed in refuse to renew
status for failure to disclose his status as a licensee in writing to all parties in a transaction in
which he was the purchaser of the property.
The following individuals’ real estate salesperson licenses were placed in refuse to renew status
for failure to complete the required continuing education for the 2007-2009 renewal cycle and
for falsification of renewal application:
David Cerri , Wood Dale .............................................................................476-423879
Laura Cox, Chicago .....................................................................................476-405072
Thomas Dentino, Metamora .......................................................................476-358115
Spiro Douvris, Bloomingdale ......................................................................476-415221
Jesus Garcia, Lakemoore ............................................................................476-399607
Lorensas Giedraitis, Downers Grove .........................................................476-403608
Steve Glasaberg, Glencoe ............................................................................476-401838
Mary Governale, McHenry .........................................................................476-412632
Victoria Gunn, Chicago ...............................................................................476-387448
Lizabeth Hancock, Chicago ........................................................................476-363479
E Stan Hickrod, West Dundee ....................................................................476-417636
Cathy Hornung, Barrington .......................................................................476-409379
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Christi Conroy, Glen Carbon – real estate salesperson license (476-389184) placed in
refuse to renew status due to a failure to complete the required continuing education hours for the
2007-2009 renewal cycle and for falsification of renewal application. Respondent is to pay a
$1000.00 fine at the time of restoration.
Mark Grimsley, Chicago – real estate salesperson license (476-361942) fined $800 for
misrepresenting completion of continuing education for May 1, 2007 through April 30, 2009
renewal period.
Joe Hathorne, River Forest – real estate salesperson license (476-345499) restored to
probation to terminate on April 30, 2014 effective upon payment of fees and filing of forms.
Radu Suciu, Chicago – real estate salesperson license (476-381985) fined $500 for failure to
complete the continuing education required for the 2007-2009 salesperson renewal period.
Schyrita Wagner, Chicago – real estate salesperson license (476-438905) issued with
reprimand after being disciplined by the state of Wisconsin.
Shawn Walling, Glendale Heights – real estate salesperson license (476-369837) fined $800
with continuing education conditions for failure to complete the continuing education required
for the 2007-2009 salesperson renewal period.
Lela Wislocka, Chicago – real estate salesperson license (476-397051) indefinitely
suspended for practicing on an inoperative license, posting blind ads, and using form rental
contracts belonging to another licensee without permission.
Jeffrey Calhoun, Cary – certified residential real estate appraiser license (556-003991)
revoked due to his attaching the electronic signature of his supervisory appraiser on fourteen
separate appraisal reports without authorization.
Eugene Estrin, Morton Grove – certified residential real estate appraiser license (556-
004124) revoked for allegations he forged signatures on two appraisal reports.
Kirk Hamilton, Springfield – certified residential real estate appraiser license (556-003138)
fined $2,000 for producing an appraisal report that contained significant errors or inconsistencies
and failed to comply with the requirements of the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act.
Erik Nance, Chicago – certified residential real estate appraiser license (556-004396)
revoked and fined $500 for failure to reply to the Department's request.
Monika Szewerniak, Des Plaines – certified residential real estate appraiser license (556-
003699) fined $2,000 for misrepresenting the completion of continuing education required for
renewal.
Patrice Calhoun, Cary – residential real estate appraiser license (557-003317) revoked due
to her attaching the electronic signature of her supervisory appraiser on fourteen separate
appraisal reports without authorization.
Angel Fragoso, Franklin Park – associate real estate trainee appraiser license (557-004775)
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placed in refuse to renew status due to his drafting an appraisal report replete.
Predrag Pavic, Chicago – associate real estate trainee appraiser license (557-004778) placed
in refuse to renew status after he failed to include client-required addenda for an appraisal report,
to produce a pre-paid report, and to respond to the Department's inquiry letter.
Topaz Santora, Evergreen Park – associate real estate trainee appraiser license (557-
003829) revoked and fined $500 due to an appraisal report he drafted replete with errors and for
failure to cooperate with the Department.
Joel Kaplan, Oak Brook – (unlicensed) ordered to cease and desist the unlicensed practice
of auctioneering after provided auction services without holding a certificate of registration to
practice as an auctioneer.
Gregory Reynolds, Howe, TX – (unlicensed) ordered to cease and desist from performing
appraisals of Illinois property without licensure.
Rob Weiman, St. Louis, MO and Mound City Auctions, St. Louis, MO – (both
unlicensed) both ordered to cease and desist the unlicensed practice of auctioneering after
provided auctioneering activities and advertising without holding a certificate of registration to
practice as an auctioneer or auction firm.
ROOFING CONTRACTORS
Montano's Roofing & Construction, Oswego – roofing contractor license (104-011775)
reprimanded and fined $1,000 for failure to affix license number to proposals.
Tri County Roofing Inc., McHenry – roofing contractor license (104-007347) revoked and
fined $10,000 due to incompetency by installing a shingled roof with a ridge vent on a low slope
roof, failure to respond to a 60 day letter and for submission of a falsified bond.
Becker's Roofing & Specialty Coatings, Salem – (unlicensed) ordered to cease and desist
unlicensed practice as a roofing contractor.
John Luna, Justice – (unlicensed) ordered to cease and desist the unlicensed practice of
roofing for failure to reply to a Rule to Show Cause within 30 days of its issuance.
VETERINARY MEDICINE
Russell Schnepper, Platteville, WI – veterinarian license (090-002133) automatically and
indefinitely suspended for a minimum of 12 months after violated a Consent Order with the
Department for failure to comply with conditions of his Probation from the Michigan Board.
Ralph Weiss 03/30/2011, Muscatine, IA – veterinarian license (090-003968) reprimanded
and fined $1,000 for practicing veterinary medicine on a non-renewed license.
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