Executive Leadership
Meet Our Executive Director, Matt Kostecki
Matthew has worked in social services for over twenty-eight years, with nineteen years in Leadership. He currently serves as the Executive Director at Home of the Sparrow, Inc, and part-time Adjunct Professor at George Williams College of Aurora University. Matt is also looking to finish his Ph.D. 2027. in Leadership Management. Matt is also a Former Alumni of Leadership Greater McHenry County class of 2020. Matthew has served on past boards as the Vice president of the Board for Gigi’s Playhouse in McHenry County and Family Counseling Services in Rockford, Winnebago County. Matthew currently serves on Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce Board. Matthew is the Co-Creator of the Manage Strong Training Series that takes place in McHenry County. To help new managers and future managers more confident, and feel supported with this series to grow as strong leaders in the County. One aspect of non-profit work that deeply resonates with him is the incredible clients he meets and serves. His experience includes working with adolescents and seniors facing mental and behavioral health issues. He has worked in various settings, including schools, counseling clients, sheltered workshops, and homeless shelters. As a leader, he fosters cohesive relationships with his peers and has actively participated in community committees related to his roles.
Home of the Sparrow Board of Directors Fiscal Year 2025
A Letter From Our Board President
“I am excited to be the President of the Board of Directors for Home of the Sparrow. I pledge to utilize the experience, expertise and passion of our Board Members to serve and support our clients and the staff of Home of the Sparrow. Our diverse Board of Directors wants to serve and contribute to improving the “journey from homelessness to self-sufficiency” of our clients. I have served Home of the Sparrow as both a volunteer and a board member. In my year on the board, I have come to know even more about our dedicated people that run the programs, do the fund raising, maintain our shelter and facilities, run the Sparrow’s Nest stores, and much more. It takes many very talented people to serve over 350 individuals a year in shelters and affordable housing units and run the programs. Our board will be there to support them as they complete their work towards self-sufficiency. I have volunteered and served in many non-profits including the United Way, American Red Cross, Wilderness Volunteers, and the Boy Scouts of America. I feel that service to your own community is important. I have always looked for ways to help organizations in the various communities my family has lived. I feel lucky to have found Home of the Sparrow!”
Bill Koenig
Bill Koenig: President
Jim Thorpe: Vice President
Chris Christensen: Secretary
Dean Karamagianis: Treasurer
Barbara Webb
Peggy DeVorse
John Eiermann
Sarah Crittenden
Jonathan Fox