ECF Oversight Committee
Criss paccione-anderson
Criss Paccione-Anderson, Epstein’s Director of Corporate Services, founded ECF and is the President of the charity. Criss has general oversight for all projects and fundraising efforts. She is instrumental to ECF’s success by establishing the strategic direction for projects and handles all administration for the organization.
Jim Jirsa
Jim Jirsa, Epstein’s Executive Managing Director, has been involved with ECF since its inception. His position at ECF’s origin was assisting in establishing the protocols, accounting practices, and programs for ECF. For the past few years, his role has been as a volunteer and participant in numerous charity events.
tom smiles
Tom Smiles, Epstein’s Director of Business Development and Marketing, has been involved with ECF since its inception. He has been an important part of the Program Committee since the charity’s beginning. Tom has volunteered for various projects including Rebuilding Together, Real Men Read, Summer Build Event and School Supply Drives.
Tim Gall
Tim Gall, Chief Bridge Engineer, joined ECF in 2018 with a strong passion for volunteering and charitable efforts. Currently, he serves as a mentor for the ACE Mentor program, working with high school students interested in architecture and engineering. Tim has also been active with Chicago Cares, the Night Ministry and supports the After School Matters program in Chicago.
jeff mcquiston
Jeff McQuiston, Project Architect, has volunteered for many previous events and is continuing to contribute to the ECF Oversight Committee. He has volunteered for Rebuilding Together, Back 2 School Illinois, and is a mentor for the ACE Mentor Program.
Chad Ware
Chad Ware, Epstein’s Director of Process Engineering, joined ECF in 2022. Chad’s other charitable endeavors include co-founding Below the Line, a corporation focused on closing the racial wealth gap in the food and beverage industry; founding Helping Hammers, which raises funds for Chicago food banks and addiction centers; and working with HBS Impact-weighted Accounts Initiative to raise awareness of how corporations impact local wealth.
Aubrie Smith
Aubrie Smith, Design Professional, joined ECF in 2024. Aubrie has volunteered with the 10th Annual Golf outing, Rebuilding Together, and is a mentor with the ACE Mentor program. She hopes to continue to make a positive impact on the city of Chicago through ECF.
Judy Torres
Judy Torres, Senior Design Engineer, joined ECF in 2024. Judy has volunteered with the Annual Golf outing, and was team lead and mentor with the ACE program. Judy has volunteered with various mentoring programs locally and nationally. She shares a passion for community engagement and is excited to help ECF support our communities.