Corey Martens elected as chair of Bounce Board of Directors

DEERFIELD, IL. (July 28, 2016) — Bounce Children’s Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Corey Martens, partner, KPMG Forensic, Chicago, to the Chair role for its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors holds governance and fiduciary responsibilities for the organization.

Martens’ strategic focus, business leadership skills, and extensive volunteer experience are true assets in his role with Bounce. Knowledge gained from other organizations advocating for the disabled, such as Equip for Equality, and his experience with medical institutions, such as Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Foundation, suits Bounce perfectly. “Corey’s giving spirit, tireless work ethic, and speed of execution, along with his knowledge of, and experience with, the not-for-profit sector is a solid basis to his ability to help Bounce grow and succeed,” noted Joan Steltmann, Founder & CEO, Bounce Children’s Foundation. “He represents all that Bounce stands for and will be a phenomenal asset to our team.”

As a partner at KPMG Forensic, Chicago, Martens specializes in securities litigation related to allegations of accounting and financial improprieties, regulatory inquiries and investigations, forensic investigations, accountant’s liability litigation, anti-corruption and U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practice Act compliance consulting services, the provision of consulting services in the areas of forensic accounting, and fraud risk management for public and private companies, both domestically and internationally.

“I am very proud to be part of the Bounce family. This is an exciting time for Bounce: fast growth, a bright future, and the tremendously positive impact we have on the community and families we serve already visible,” noted Corey. “I can’t wait to partner with Joan (Steltmann, Bounce Founder & CEO) to take the organization to the next level.”

Martens has been an Audit Committee Member of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) since 2007, a board member of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Foundation since 2013, and a board member for Equip for Equality since 2012. Martens received his BBA from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

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Bounce Children’s Foundation, a Chicagoland not-for-profit organization, builds community for chronically ill children and their families. Through its five program pillars, Bounce offers family events, ticket sharing opportunities, educational opportunities, resources and networking services, and care packages delivered to home. Bounce in unique in helping sick children, and their families, move from simply surviving, to truly thriving, until cures are found.The Bounce Children’s Foundation Board of Directors provides fiduciary oversight and governance leadership, and partners with the CEO to set the strategic direction of the organization.  Generously sharing their time, expertise, resources and networks, the board of directors is critical to the growth and success of Bounce.