Residence Life Coordinator Profiles
John Drafke
Residence Life Coordinatordrafkejo@lewisu.edu
Hall: Cody and Ryan Halls
Masters Degree: Information Securities
Years as an RLC: Second year
Hobbies: My hobbies include weightlifting, running, football, basketball, video games, and automotive tuning and racing.
Favorite part about being an RLC: My favorite part about being an RLC is all the different personalities and characters you work with and meet while on the job. Coming from a job where you have little to no interaction with people, to this job is a huge difference. Every day you interact with people of different backgrounds and it really helps to build your communication skills.
Quick Paragraph about yourself: I graduated from Lewis University December of 2007 with a Bachelors Degree in Finance. During my undergraduate program, I was a Resident Assistant and resided in Sheil Hall. After graduation I moved to Tampa, Fl and worked for the website Career Builder. After a year, I realized that I wanted to further my education and Lewis University was the place I wanted to be at, despite the weather. I began working for the Office of Residence Life last December, and resided in North Hall. I have had a great time working for Residence Life and Lewis University and look forward to my remaining stay.
Mike Galloway Residence Life Coordinator
michaelegalloway@lewisu.edu
Hall: North Hall
Masters Degree: MBA
Years as an RA/RLC: I was an RA for one year in North and this is my first year as an RLC.
Hobbies: Boating, chess, Facebook, movies, music, playing with my dogs, spending time with my friends and family, spider solitaire, and video games.
Favorite Part about being an RLC: Working with a plethora of people and learning new things about others and myself.
Quick paragraph about myself: I graduated this past summer as a marketing major with a computer information systems minor. I transferred to Lewis my Junior year, and have made the most out of it. I am very involved with my fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi, and will continue to be since it has opened up a lot of doors for my future. I plan on getting my MBA so I don’t get stopped by the glass ceiling in the corporate world. I eventually want to own my own business.
Nick Heimer Residence Life Coordinator
heimerni@lewisu.edu
Hall: Founders Hall
Masters Degree: Counseling Psychology
Years as an RLC: Second year
Hobbies: watching football, hunting, fishing, running
Favorite part about being an RLC: I enjoy spending time getting to know my residents and helping them with their transition into college. I like being part of the Res Life team and attempting to make a difference in the residents’ lives.
Quick Paragraph about yourself: I just recently got married. I cannot wait to finish with my masters and start counseling adolescents. I am a HUGE White Sox and Bears fan! I got my Bachelor’s at Loyola in Criminal Justice and enjoy being part of the judicial system here at Lewis.
Caitlin McCarthy Residence Life Coordinator
caitlinrmccarthy@lewisu.edu
Hall: Fitzpatrick Hall
Masters Degree: School and Guidance Counseling
Years as an RLC: First year
Hobbies: Games, Movies, Dance
Favorite part about being an RLC: Programming and people that I meet.
Quick Paragraph about yourself: North Central is the college that I started at then transferred to Lewis for my second year. My senior year of college, I became an RA. After my four years of college, I did my internship at NBC in Chicago then graduated in December. Once out of college, I worked and traveled a bit, went to South Carolina, Florida, and Texas. Then I decided to go back to get my masters in School and Guidance Counseling. There are many things that I love, and all John Hughes films are at the top. He is the most brilliant man when it comes to films.
Jamie Siedlaczek Residence Life Coordinator
jamiemsiedlaczek@lewisu.edu
Hall: Sheil Hall
Masters Degree: MBA
Year as an RA/RLC: 3 years as an RA- began in Sheil Hall then moved to Mother Teresa Hall for the last two years.
Hobbies: When I am not working hard for Residence Life, I find myself playing any and all sports. I am outdoors as much as possible through camping, hiking, mountain biking, golfing or any other activity that allows me to enjoy the beautiful scenery around me. I am also an HGTV fanatic and occasionally find myself trying out new recipes.
Favorite part of being an RLC: If I had to choose one aspect that I enjoy the most, it is by far my interactions with both RAs and residents. The RAs have so much talent and eagerness to help. They are always willing to listen, provide support and work hard. The diversity that the residents offer is unparalleled. The true secret about Residence Life is that we learn and grow because of our residents. Quick paragraph about yourself: I am originally from Canton, Michigan and wandered out to Illinois on a golf scholarship. During my four years at Lewis, I played the number one position for the women’s golf team while also double majoring in both Accounting and Finance. I joined Residence Life as a sophomore and have stayed with the department ever since. Now I am in my first year of graduate school, working to attain my Masters in Business Administration. By day, I am a Department of Energy Accountant, and by night a Residence Life staff member. So far, it is a good life.
Shannon Theel Residence Life Coordinator
theelsh@lewisu.edu
Hall: Pope John Paul II, Mother Teresa, and Dorothy Day Halls
Masters Degree: Organizational Leadership with a double concentration in Higher Education Student Services and Corporate/Organizational Management.
Years as an RA/RLC: 3 ½ years as RA, 2 years as RLC
Hobbies: I enjoy reading books, watching movies, and traveling. I love to bake and cook for others. I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
Favorite part about being an RLC: I enjoy spending time helping others out. I enjoy being creative and finding different ways of doing things. I treasure the life-long friendships I have made throughout the years of working in Residence Life. Quick paragraph about yourself: I am going to be a double graduate of Lewis University. I graduated in 2008 with a BA in Criminal Social Justice, Forensic Criminal Investigation, and Private Security Loss Prevention Management. I was also the December 08’ recipient of the student of the month award from the Joliet Rotary Club. I have also worked for Lewis University the past two summers in the Office of Meetings, Conferences, and Events working with all the summer groups. I love learning and continuing my education. I plan on getting my doctoral degree at a University in Kansas in Higher Education Student Services or Organizational Leadership. I will be moving to Kansas after May 10’ graduation and living at Fort Riley.
