Elaina Meiners
Bud Meiners
Cofounder & Kevin’s Mother
Elaina Meiners
Elaina, Kevin’s mother, has an expansive management career in manufacturing. She and her husband, Bud, have five children and nine grandchildren. Together, they enjoy spending time with their family and, of course, watching their children and grandchildren play baseball. Kevin was the youngest of their children, and losing him has been profound for their family.
She loved watching Kevin play baseball and couldn’t have been prouder of the man he was becoming– both on and off the field. She attended his games and tournaments since he began playing baseball at the age of four. Elaina continues to be part of the baseball community through our organization, stating, “the foundation has provided a new sense of purpose to honor Kevin and his memory by helping other players and families through scholarships.”
Cofounder & Kevin’s Stepfather
Bud Meiners
Bud is Kevin’s stepfather and cofounder of our organization. He is also a long-time resident of St. Charles and owner-operator of Meiners Marketing Group, an industrial parts sales company. Bud is a quintessential family man who loves spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Watching Kevin grow from a boy into an esteemed young man was a wonderful time in his life. He has many incredible memories of watching Kevin play ball, which he will forever hold dear. Bud wants other families to be able to make these same types of memories together. Through his efforts, he hopes to make baseball accessible to more families. He is truly honored to be part of the foundation and looks forward to helping young people with a passion for the game.
A Word from Kevin’s Parents
“Kevin was a giver, and we want to continue his legacy of helping others by doing what he loved most—playing baseball. Your support will help us assist those who otherwise may not be able to experience that same love for baseball.
We want to honor Kevin’s memory by providing other players and families with scholarships for both travel and college education. We are truly thankful and humbled for all the love and support that has made this foundation possible.”
Elaina and Bud Meiners
Tim Ward
Jen Rothenberg
Paul Jones
George Litgen II
President
Tim Ward
Tim’s most impressive professional achievement is arguably the creation of TTSG, a print and document management solutions provider headquartered in Hanover Park. Since founding his company in 2010, he has established two other businesses to accommodate his customers’ tech needs, introducing IT services with GSD Technologies and digital marketing with 20Twenty Design.
As an entrepreneur, Tim wants to use his business mind to help others by servicing the needs of markets, trying to understand and access the growing offerings of technological advancement. His primary mission is to help business owners understand their current state of affairs to make informed, intelligent decisions and take action toward stabilizing and building their companies.
For the past 5 or so years, Tim has found the most rewarding way to give back to the community by being a volunteer baseball coach. Tim believes in supporting the community and has served on many boards but most importantly is the President of The Kevin White Foundation.
Vice President
Jen Rothenberg
Treasurer
Paul Jones
Paul has a career spanning over three decades and is currently the managing partner of Jones, Savarese, Harrington & Company. With a strong business and tax background, he specializes in consulting to develop financial strategies to serve as a CFO for hire to Small Business Clients. He has also taught undergraduate classes at Aurora University as an adjunct professor for courses including federal taxation of individuals and business entities.
For the past 25 years, Paul has found the most rewarding way to give back to the community by being a volunteer baseball coach. He has taught this beloved game to young people with great honor, pride, and privilege. Paul believes in supporting the community and has served as the president of St Charles Breakfast Rotary, St Charles East High School Boosters, and The St Charles Baseball Association.
