Elliot Richardson 

President

Elliot Richardson is a partner at the law firm of Korey, Cotter, Heather & Richardson, handling a variety of commercial litigation matters in both federal and state court. Prior to running for Congress in Illinois' 10th District, Elliot's practice included civil rights litigation. Specifically, he represented client's whose constitutional rights were violated.

Elliot has been involved in community service since his college days at Bradley University. Presently, Elliot serves on the Board of Directors for Childserv, a large and successful organization focused on helping at-risk children. Elliot is co-chair of the resource development committee of this organization. Elliot is also on the board of Youth Conservation Corp., a dynamic non-profit which provides training in the construction industry to at-risk children.

Elliot formerly served on the Board of Directors for Youth Communications, an organization that empowers children by teaching them crucial writing skills. He also served on the Editorial Board of the Chicago Bar Association and on the executive committee of the Young Lawyers Section of the CBA. Elliot also served on the board of the YMCA Alliance Board.

Elliot received his law degree from the University of Dayton. In law school, he was the member of the Public Interest Law Organization and received the University of Dayton School of Law Pro Bono Publico Service Award. Elliot graduated from Bradley University with a degree in sociology and criminal justice. He obtained a minor in history.

Blanca Campos

Vice President

Blanca Campos received her Bachelor’s in Political Science from Rockford College and her Master’s of Public Administration, with a concentration in Public Management, from the School of Public Service at DePaul University. As part of her academic development, Blanca took courses in Spain, Ireland, China, and India.

Prior to working for the Small Business Advocacy Council, she worked as a Community Outreach Liaison for Elliot Richardson’s Congressional Campaign and as a Litigation Paralegal for Botto Gilbert Schottland & Andrle, PC.

As a daughter of a small business owner and former co-owner of the family business, she has first-hand knowledge of the challenges facing small-scale entrepreneurs. Blanca is passionate about small business and understands the impact of small business on the stability and advancement of communities. Presently, her role at the Council will provide her the opportunity to support and advocate for small business owners throughout all levels of government.