Paul Santucci has a BS in Communications and a Minor in Theater from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, he also has a MS in Recreation Administration from Aurora University and an Executive MBA from the University of Notre Dame. Beginning his theater performance at the famed Oak Park & River Forest HS in 1980 as a dancer, chorus member and actor, Paul continued his love for theater after college, being a part of too many shows to list, as a Producer, Director, Actor, Dancer, Stage Manager, Art Director, Set Designer (Nominated for a “Boonie Award” for Set Design for “Man Of La Mancha”), Set Builder, Lighting Director and Sound Director. Paul as an adult has performed on many stages in the Chicagoland area for dinner theater, professional theater, community theater and university theater. His favorite role in a musical was Tommy Djilas, from “Music Man”, his favorite acting role was Dr. William Chumley in “Harvey,” and his favorite overall show he performed in was as a Scottish Sword Dancer in “Brigadoon!”
Paul is a supporter and defender of the arts in his professional and volunteer efforts in the Naperville area. He believes in giving back to the community and has sat and sits, on many boards currently, as an elected Township Trustee in Naperville, on the board of advisors with a non-for-profit adult education resource center, and with the West Suburban Irish group in Naperville. Paul is also a member of three school PTA’s as well as a life long soccer player, coach and referee.
Paul is currently the owner of a communications and IT consulting company, Santucci Communications and is a licensed Commercial Real Estate Broker as an investment and development broker for Dolan & Murphy in Aurora. Paul lives in the Naperville area with his wife Jenny and is very proud that his three children Gabi, Nikki and Dylan are all in the arts, including music, fine and performing arts, continuing in their fathers footsteps.