Meet the Staff

Michael B. Kline, CLU, LUTCF
President – MBK Financial Services, Ltd.

Mike Kline has been practicing in the financial services business for over 25 years.

Mike received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland’s Business School in 1986. Mike received his CLU designation from the American College in 2001. While studying at the University of Maryland, Mike participated on the
Power Lifting Team and competed at the tournament level. Mike also attended Duquesne University; where he played football as a Defensive End/Linebacker.

Mike served a distinguished career in the U.S. Army Reserves for 10 years as an officer; a commander and as a staff officer. Some of the positions he held included platoon leader, executive officer and company commander of a Rapid Deployment
Unit.

Mike spends his personal time as a coach in high school baseball and basketball; working with his son and daughter’s team in the spring, summer and fall. Mike resides in Hinsdale, Illinois with his wife and two children and two dogs.

Carl Calandra - Insurance Producer

Carl has been in the Financial Services Industry for over 40 years. Carl brings experience from the Banking profession; beginning his career with Continental Bank-Chicago and eventually becoming the President of CJC Financial Group-Oakbrook, Illinois; where he obtained financing and lease options for his clientele. Carl is insurance licensed in Illinois.

Thomas Skilton - Case Manager

Tom Skilton has been working in the Insurance/Financial field for over 15 years.

Prior to joining MBK Financial Services, Tom has worked with Northwestern Mutual, State Farm and Old Northwest Agents.

Tom served 6 years in the US Marine Corp; achieving the rank of Sergeant.

Tom resides in Westmont, with his wife and son; as his daughter attends the University of Tampa.

Tom is insurance licensed in Illnois.

Jennifer Gacek -  Financial Assistant. 

Jennifer Gacek has been assisting in the financial services business for almost 3 years. As a Financial Assistant, she supports in an administrative capacity; maintaining high standards in customer service.

Prior to joining MBK Financial Services, Ltd., Jennifer was a Pre-School Director of between 300 to 650 children in Westmont, Illinois.

Jennifer attended Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona.  She also is a graduate from Hinsdale Central High School, where she enjoyed competing in gymnastics. Jennifer spent 10 years as a competitive gymnast, placing 2^nd and 8^th in High School tournaments.

Jennifer spends her personal time being a wife; a mother to Elizabeth & Danielle; coaching preschool gymnastics; creating scrapbooks; and exercising.

Jennifer resides in Westmont, Illinois with her husband, two children and their dog, Benedict.

 Susan Shaw-Glabinski - Marketing Director

 Susan Shaw-Glabinski has recently joined our staff during the summer.  She assists Jennifer in customer service matters as well as developing ways to reach new clientele.

During the time prior to joining the staff she worked as a front office manager and marketing director at Illinois Gymnastics Institute in Westmont, Illinois for 4 years and as an office manager and sales manager at CCN Wireless in Downers Grove, Illinois for 2 years.

Susan attended McCormack Junior Business College in Chicago, Illinois.  She completed 2 years with an Executive Secretarial Degree.  She graduated from Good Counsel High School in Chicago, Illinois where she took general and business related courses.

Susan has raised five children and spends her free time caring for abandoned pets.  Along with her husband, she has been living in Westmont, Illinois for the last 23 years.