PAST LUNCH SPEAKERS – JANUARY 2026
PHIL SUESS
Organization: City of Wheaton
Date: January 6, 2026
Phil gave an update on the State of the State. Susan helped with the video presentation Ryan Rao was stepping in for Dave
Pictured: Lion Phil Suess, Susan Bishel and Lion Ryan Rao
DR. RICK HUNN
Organization: To Better Health Chiropractic
Date: January 13, 2026
Dr. Hunn spoke about the history of chiropractors and the importance of the care they provide to their patients.
Pictured: Rick Hunn, Lion Luda Ferrari and Lion Ryan Rao
ED STEVENSON
Organization: DuPage County Forest Preserve
Date: January 20, 2026
Mr. Stevenson spoke on using conservation to build a golf course. They have been recognized by Golf Digest for one of the 3 courses.
Pictured: Lion John Kos, Ed Stevenson and Lion President Dave Olson
MICHELLE PODKOWA
Organization: DuPage County Historical Museum
Date: January 27, 2026
Michelle addressed the Lions, discussing the mission of the DuPage County Historical Museum and highlighted the three major exhibits coming this year to the museum.
Pictured: Lion President Dave Olson, Michelle Podkowa and Lion Marty Keller