With 37 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Carolyn is a seasoned leader specializing in business development, community outreach, event planning, and census growth. She serves as the Regional Director of Business Development for SABA Healthcare, Inc., where she plays a key role in driving strategic growth and strengthening community and professional partnerships. Throughout her career, she has held roles across various healthcare organizations, contributing to the launch of new facilities, business expansion, and the development and leadership of management teams.

Carolyn is also the founder of the Competitors Networking Group, established in July 2010, which has grown from 3 members to over 500, becoming a powerful platform for collaboration within the healthcare sector. What began as a small grassroots effort has evolved into an influential network—the US Healthcare Chamber of Commerce—further highlighting Carolyn’s leadership, innovation, and vision.

Carolyn Tait

Founder, Peace of Mind Financial - With a background rooted in healthcare, I bring a unique perspective to financial and estate planning. As a former owner of a home health care business, I had the privilege of working closely with families during some of life’s most vulnerable moments—coordinating care, navigating resources, and witnessing the emotional and financial strain that often comes with unexpected illness or injury.Today, through Peace of Mind Financial, I help individuals and families take a proactive approach to retirement and long-term care planning. My focus is ensuring that families not only have a clear estate plan in place, but also the financial structure needed to cover care costs and protect their legacy. My mission is to help people age with dignity, prepare with clarity, and Live Their Legacy with peace of mind.

Brett Shepard

Sameena Israr is a visionary healthcare entrepreneur and the Chairman & CEO of both Pioneer Diagnostics & Imaging and Comfort Sleep Clinic. At Pioneer, she has led the company’s expansion across multiple states and Internationally into Dubai, bringing advanced diagnostic and mobile imaging services to new communities. At Comfort Sleep Clinic, she grew a 2-bed sleep lab in 2015 into a state-of-the-art 22-bed facility by 2025, while also advancing remote cardiac monitoring programs. She is known for building and empowering high performing teams, Sameena has integrated cutting edge technologies such as 3D Breast CT, comprehensive ultrasound, and in-home diagnostics to strengthen preventative care. With her entrepreneurial vision now focused on longevity, she is shaping the future of healthcare by driving innovations that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Sameena Israr

Najm has contributed to the success of the company for over five years. She is passionate about shaping the future of health care, with patient centricity being one of the main criteria. Under her strategic and operational leadership, the team has expanded to additional locations.Pioneer has won the best diagnostic office of Naperville for the year 2025.

As a philanthropist, she has served in various roles at ICN-Family Support Services, Toastmasters, ICN-Al Falah Academy, Riverwalk Adult Day Care, and now as Program Director at the U.S. Health Care Chamber of Commerce.Fun fact: Her international travel and work experience have molded her personality by allowing her to adapt to various cultures, which also helps her connect with patients from diverse backgrounds. She is currently pursuing mastering her 4th language, Arabic. Najm holds a Bachelor of Science Degree and certification in Six Sigma.

Najm Khan

Sidney S. Brooks, Jr. is a purpose-driven professional devoted to servant leadership, compassionate care, and community advancement. With over a decade of experience spanning healthcare administration, workforce development, retail leadership, and nonprofit programming, he blends strategic vision with heartfelt service to uplift and empower those around him. Currently serving as Director of Business Development for Panoptic Home Health in Illinois, Sidney leads initiatives that drive growth, strengthen partnerships, and deliver innovative, patient-centered care across multiple counties.

As a Certified Dementia Practitioner and board member of the U.S. Healthcare Chamber of Commerce, Sidney advocates for healthcare excellence, equity, and innovation nationwide. His leadership extends beyond business — he actively supports the Alzheimer’s Association, Illinois Continuity of Care Association, and his local church community, demonstrating his deep commitment to service and faith-based leadership. Rooted in Colossians 3:23, he believes true success comes from working with integrity and purpose.

A proud alumnus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Sidney studied Community Health with a focus on Healthcare Planning & Administration and minored in Leadership and Business Communications. A lifelong learner and former U.S. Student Ambassador, he brings a global perspective and a passion for building healthier, more connected communities. Whether leading teams or mentoring others, Sidney continues to inspire through faith, compassion, and action.

Sidney S. Brooks, Jr.

John and his team partners with individual investors, families, businesses and charitable organizations to develop strategies geared toward their unique, long-term goals. Whether you need to save for retirement, plan for college, reduce taxes, strategize for life insurance, initiate a retirement plan for your business or plan for your legacy, we are here to help.

I have earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, or CFP®, certification. The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification has expanded my knowledge in the areas of financial management, tax-sensitive investment strategies, retirement savings, insurance planning, education planning and estate considerations.

Working closely with you and your CPA, attorney and other professionals as needed, our team will help you determine the most appropriate financial strategy for your priorities. We are honored to be your partner as you organize, build, protect and transfer your wealth in the most tax-efficient manner. Prior to joining Edward Jones, John served clients in banking, trust, guardianship and estate administration with experience planning with multiple generations of families.

As a firm supporter of our community, John is a Distinguished Past President of the Joliet Kiwanis Club, current Secretary of the Joliet Area Chamber Young Professionals, current Volunteer Chair of the Will County Walk to End Alzheimer's®, and he volunteers with additional community organizations with my family. When not spending time with my clients and in the community, my wife and I enjoy travel, concerts, musicals and spending time with our growing family.

John C. Gillmann

Execution-level executive with over 25 years of global experience in Quality &Engineering, electronic manufacturing, and healthcare services. A forward-thinking leader recognized for driving organizational transformation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. Demonstrated expertise in managing high-value fortune 500 customer &supplier partnerships, implementing large-scale production improvement strategies, and navigating complex regulatory environments. In addition to a strong engineering and manufacturing background, brings C-level leadership experience in running and managing medical diagnostic clinics, expanding healthcare operations, and driving patient-centric care models. Committed to placing clients’ interests first while advancing organizational performance through strategic leadership and innovation.

Mohammed Israr