SA President

Don Gereau is establishing this award to recognize the SA President and the commitment it takes to lead the Student Association. Don received his Bachelor of Science in Management from NIU in 1975. As a former SA President himself, Don understands and appreciates the value of leadership that balances the demands of service with both the financial needs and time required as a student. Along with his business partner, Dr. Matt Taylor, Don owns and operates GT Mobility, a consulting firm that assists and supports a diverse array of non-profits and for-profits with strategic planning, organizational reviews, surveys, and ongoing support. Don was appointed by the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver to the Special Olympics, Inc. Outreach Committee where he serves as chairperson of the Board of Special Olympics Illinois. He served as vice-chair in a public relations effort to increase the number of athletes participating in Special Olympics and is a founding member of the Special Olympics Illinois Foundation. Don serves on the Board Executive Committee and he co-chaired the legislative policy committee of ACCSES, a disability advocacy organization based in Washington D.C. He also founded and provides operational support as the Executive Director of the JDWI Foundation in Galena, Illinois providing grants to families and individuals with disabilities. Don’s wife, Kathy, graduated from NIU with a degree in Special Education and retired from the Galena School District in 2000. Their daughter, Madeline, works with Teach for America in Los Angeles.