Diane Scholten has lived in Barrington for 38 years.  In 2016, while working on the Bernie Sanders campaign, she became a precinct captain in Barrington Township.  Around the same time, she founded the Progressives Book Club.

From 2018 - 2002, she worked in multiple roles on the successful Congressional campaign for Sean Casten for IL-06. 

Besides her political work, Diane does community service with her Daughters of the American Revolution chapter, Signal Hill, enjoys her friends and cats, and is passionate about genealogy.

Cassandra is a Barrington resident with a deep passion for community engagement. She firmly believes in the power of individual contributions and is committed to making a positive impact. Her dedication to the community drives her to foster connections, promote civic involvement, and work collaboratively to build a stronger and more vibrant Barrington Township. She is determined to create a better future for her family and the entire community.

Robert moved into his present home in South Barrington in 2008 with his wife Ketki and their three children, Nika, Alyssa, and Tristan. He has been a practicing attorney since 1992 and now concentrates in Residential Real Estate transactions. Bob became involved in the Barrington community after moving here and has been a committee member on the School District 220 Enrollment Monitoring Committee, a panel member on the School District 220 Vision 20/20 committee, a Boy Scouts Den Leader, and BASA Assistant Coach. He was also past Chairman and is a current Board member for the Ecker Center for Behavioral Health. His political career in the Democratic Party includes a run and narrow loss for Kane County State's Attorney in 2000 and State Senate for the 22nd District in 2002. He has also been a Democratic PC and Chairman for Dundee Township in Kane County and 1st Vice-Chair for the Kane County Democratic Party. He is currently the Barrington Township Democratic Committeeman.

Elena lives with her family of five in Barrington Hills and has a teaching background in both secondary education and the arts. Human rights, equality, and women’s issues are the foundation of her support for the Democratic Party. She has been active with the Barrington Area Dems for the last several years and is the Precinct Captain for Barrington Township PC 5- Barrington Hills.

Bio coming soon!

Joel and his family have lived in Barrington Township for 35 years. He and his wife Cathleen have raised two sons who attended Barrington High School. He is a strong believer in the value of well-run schools, libraries, and towns. These are valued institutions that deserve our attention where important services are delivered to our community. Joel has served as the Hoffman Estates Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson and has served on several other community committees. He was a representative on the CUSD 220 referendum advisory group. As a professional engineer, he understands the importance of clean water, safe roads, and green infrastructure for the quality of life it brings to all of us. 

Lisa Decatorsmith serves as Secretary on the Barrington Area Democrats Board. She is a 23 year resident of Barrington. Her and her husband Jon raised and educated 3 kids Lily, Rabi and Esther through the Barrington Area Public Schools. They also keep the community healthy and enjoying music through her Chinese Medical practice, Healing Traditions of Barrington, and Jon’s record store, Scratched Vinyl. One of Lisa’s goals with BADO is to help develop strong community connections among Democrats in Barrington.

We currently have openings for Precincts 3, 6, 7, 8, and 11.  Though you need to live in Cook County in order to assume this role, you do not have to live in the precinct you are captaining (though it's easier if you do).  

Want to find out more?  Email Diane at info@barringtonareadems.org

Ready to sign up?  Just click HERE!