In every May issue we celebrate women of distinction in our community. The women profiled here have different professional backgrounds and charitable passions. The ties that bind them are devotion to raising kids, celebrating family and being a guiding light for family and community.
Rosey Madulara
Banker and Community Advocate
With a career in banking that started in 1999, Rosey Madulara is a vice president and branch manager of Hawthorn Woods Community Bank, supervising a team of relationship bankers and senior tellers. She says she loves that every day is different. “At times, you will see me in the banker and teller areas helping clients with various needs,” she said. “Then I might be working closely with my business partners, or building strong relationships with personal and business clients, and then promoting Wintrust within our community.”
Rosey and her husband, Arnel, moved to Lakemoor 18 years ago to raise four children (Andrew, Ashley, Alex, and Arianna). “We are a proud military family. My husband and son Alex are Marine Veterans,” she said. When not at work or a community function you will find Rosey cheering on her daughter, who is a high school athlete.
Her passion for helping others is an important part of her life, including support for HOPE Center, Lake Zurich Purple Plunge, Caring Women’s Connection, and America in Bloom in Hawthorn Woods.
“Rosey is the epitome of customer service and community engagement,” says Brad Stetson, Chairman of Barrington Bank & Trust, “and importantly, she does it by involving and developing her team around her.”
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Sherrise Trotz
Business Owner and Womens Advocate
Pink Sage is a holding company for the two businesses that Sherrise Trotz founded and runs: Sage Elite Studios in Kildeer and Sage Leadership Academy. More recently, she launched a non-profit, Club XXXI. The common theme for all these businesses is to provide resources and empower women to fully operate and find freedom in their purpose to impact others.
With an undergraduate degree from Howard University, an MBA from the Keller School of Management and a doctorate from Howard University, Sherrise’s corporate career also included a long management stint with Walgreens.
“Her kindness and compassion are at the core of everything she does, and her faith is the guiding light in her life,” says Fauzia Somani, a Vice President at Walgreens. “Sherrise embodies grace and resilience, carrying herself with a quiet strength that draws people in and makes them feel safe, valued, and heard.”
Sherrise has been married to Maximiliano Trotz for 21 years. They have three daughters, including Adriana, a senior at Mundelein High School (MHS) who is graduating Summa Cum Laude and planning to attend the University of Illinois-Urbana; Allessandra, a MHS junior; and Alana, a student at Fremont Middle School.
Kimber Ditallo
Equestrian Entrepreneur
Owner, Founder, and Head Trainer of High Finance Farm (HFF) on Gilmer Road, Kimber Ditallo runs a family-run business specializing in Hunter/Jumper equestrian training and breeding of quality young horses, which operates out of Zia West LLC in Hawthorn Woods.
Kimber was one of the first to be named a ‘Certified Trainer’ by the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA). She has taught clinics and participated in the prestigious USHJA Emerging Athletes Program, including hosting the 2010 National Finals. Kimber, who previously worked as an HR Executive and corporate trainer, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to HFF. Her kind nature and leadership abilities allow her to craft personalized lessons so riders exceed their goals. She leads with enthusiasm, encouragement, and a true passion for riders’ success.
Kimber and her husband, Michael, have been married for 38 years. Michael is the owner of Dynamic Safety LLC in Lake Zurich, an engineering firm specializing in traffic crash reconstruction. Their son, John, works for Dynamic Safety and is also a hockey referee. Their daughter, Lauren, has been an integral part of HFF; she is currently on sabbatical after a successful run as a competitive equestrian on the international stage.