Board and Committee

Ken is a lifelong Chicagoan from the South Side and moved from South Holland to Maynegaite 8 years ago. He is a dedicated family man, who instantly grew fond of Olympia Field’s natural beauty, uniquely designed homes, and high quality of life. He is a Chicago sports fanatic and can be found on the golf course on any given weekend.

He is a graduate of Bradley University with 30 years of Contract Administration and Procurement experience in the government, private and public sectors. Ken has spent the last 16 years working in Commercial Real Estate Development, with a long history of contract negotiations with General Contractors, Architectural and Engineering firms. 

Notable development projects Ken has worked on include an 1100-acre outdoor recreation and nature education Forest Preserve, a 7,000-yard Championship Golf Club that hosts weddings and other events and is recognized by the Audubon Society as a Signatory Sanctuary Course, a host of re-developments of shopping malls across the U.S. including the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada and Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, the world's largest open-air shopping center.

Ken’s past affiliations include working with the Chicago Collections Consortium of Museums, Chicago Park District and Lake County Forest Preserves. He currently is a Team Lead for Partner to Empower, a national program committed to partnering with, empowering, and providing resources for Black and minority-owned businesses committed to opening retail stores in malls within the U.S. He is also a member of Contracts and Procurement Professionals, Retail Real Estate and Construction Professionals, and Corporate Real Estate Group.

Hi, my name is Shiree Bush-Giblin, 

I’ve been a resident of Olympia Fields for 30 years. I Joined the Holiday Dinner Dance committee in 2006. I was elected for vice president of Maynegaite Homeowners Association in 2011. In 2012 I joined the Olympia Fields mayor golf committee under State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin, by doing that it brought revenue back to Maynegaite subdivision. In 2017 I formed a non-profit organization called The Olympia Fields Event Committee, it allowed us to continue to have the Annual Holiday Dinner Dance and The All-White Dinner Dance every year at the Olympia Fields Country Club. This non-profit organization helped raise revenue for: Good shepherd, Arcadia elementary school, hats and gloves to the volunteers for Wheels and Meals, and it allowed us to give a luncheon at the Rich Township Senior Center for the serious along with giving them movies tickets and hats and gloves. We also donate to Girls Evolving into Maturity Sister (GEMS). In 2018 I met with the Mayor Sterling M Burke to discuss an ordinance change; it allowed every homeowner in the Olympia Fields Village who wanted underground water sprinklers to be released from paying an extra $6500 to the Village Hall.  Also, in 2018 I was voted in to be President of Maynegaite Homeowners Association. In this period my board ran a campaign to collect back dues. We were proud to collect $10,000 in 3 months. I retired from the board shortly after.  In 2021 I joined The Democrat Women of the Southland Region (DWSR). Being in this organization allows me to share my voice and flight for our democracy.  

I have raised my 6 kids here in Olympia Fields. All my kids attended Arcadia elementary school. The oldest three graduated from Rich Central High School (BKA) Rich Township High School. Two of them graduated from Florida A&M University. My three youngest went to Southland College Preparatory High School and one is still there as a senior. Two of them attend UIC.

I studied at Florida Memorial University, Prairie State College, and Westwood. I received a degree in Graphic Design applied with science, received license as a Medical Assistant and working on my BS in nursing. 

I have worked on Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Judge Linzey Jones, State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin and the late Tim Bradford campaign committees. 

My passion is helping others, giving back to my community. There is no stopping me now!

Asia recently joined the Mayneigate community in 2021. She is a transplant from Grand Rapids, MI, and truly appreciates the beauty, peace, and prestige of Mayneigate. She is originally from Detroit, MI and is a graduate from Grand Valley State University with a BS in Computer Information Systems and a Business minor. While in university in Grand Rapids she met her husband and they started a family; now with their little boy. Asia now works as a Management Consultant at an IT service firm as a Project Manager. 

In addition to being in Tech, Asia also has a passion for viola performance. She has played in several quartet ensembles in her hometown of Detroit, performed in concert for audiences in community orchestras in West Michigan and is currently looking for a new community of musicians to play with in Illinois. 

Asia joins the board bringing a number of years  in positions of leadership and service chairing Employee Resource Groups and being nominated for the Young Nonprofits Professionals Network, “DoGooder Award”. She is also a member of the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional. 

Asia has fallen in love with our Olympia Fields community of Mayneigate, the beauty, security, parks, and accessibility have all contributed to why she choose and will continue to chose Mayneigate as her residence for years to come. 

Debbie Reaux-Alexander has been a proud resident of Maynegaite since 1996 who loves her beautiful, quiet, quaint, and exclusive community. After graduating in 1971, she embarked on an exciting and whimsical musical career that led to recording contracts with RCA and Atlantic Records. She was a singer, songwriter, performer, traveled the country, married the drummer and leader of the band Merge (Randy), and had two sons. She retired at 48 with 30 years from AT&T… helped create RanExpress, a 22 truck, 18- wheeler logistic company… became a real estate investor & landlord via the Alexander family business, BudMar Investment Group LLC. Rehabbed & rented multi-family, single-family & commercial real estate properties. Debbie opened a 24,000 sq. ft. roller skating rink in Richton Park and IL called Rich City Skate (See the Emmy Nominated Documentary “United Skates,” which featured the family-owned and operated Rich City Skate). Debbie now runs BudMar Medical Supplies, which provides critical COVID safety equipment to schools, churches, businesses, and individuals… in love with writing. She shares her wisdom and advice at Keep Living You’ll Learn. Follow her on FB. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002094642152 or join Debbie at: Keep Living You Learn https://www.facebook.com/groups/403411199864059/ and at https://www.KeepLivingYouLearn.com And order your medical supply needs at: https://www.BudMarMedicalSupplies.com 

Leonard Holmes migrated to Chicago, IL, from Southern Mississippi after graduating in 1972. He worked for various companies before beginning his career with Illinois Central Railroad in 1978. He held several positions until his retirement as a Railroad Conductor in 2015. 

Leonard has lived in the south suburbs for the past 35 years and has always sought ways to serve the community. He previously served as a Community Service Officer in the Village of Country Club Hills. He was attracted to Olympia Fields and the Maynegaite Community by the quiet community, well-kept homes, and beautifully landscaped area. 

Leonard is a strong family man, the proud father of four and grandfather of thirteen. Some of his hobbies include all sporting activities, cross-country motorcycle riding, and tinkering around in the garage. 

He is also a skilled handyman who enjoys working on projects around his home. 

Leonard and his wife have lived in Maynegaite for 2 

years.