Midwest Veterans Closet’s Staff

Steve Samuelson
Executive Director

Joining the Midwest Veterans Closet team in June 2026, Stephen Samuelson brings along nearly 35 years of experience at other not-for-profit organizations, including Maryville Academy (a child welfare agency), Individual Advocacy Group, Inc. (a human services organization), Mobile C.A.R.E. Foundation (a public health/medical organization), and most recently GENCenter (a senior/community center).

During his time with these agencies, he gained an appreciation for the field on not-for-profit work while he secured a thorough understanding of Illinois’ Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Human Services, and Department of Healthcare and Family Services as well as various accrediting bodies.

Steve completed his undergraduate studies at Marquette University and, in 2006, he successfully attained his Master of Public Administration degree with a not-for-profit management concentration from Roosevelt University.

Steve, his wife, Kathleen and their two daughters, Hannah and Abby, currently reside in Mount Prospect.