Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Division of Professional Regulation NEWS Contact: Phone: Cell: Web site: Susan Hofer 312-814-8197 312-848-9927 www.idfpr.com SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that the Acting Director of the Division of Professional Regulation, Daniel E. Bluthardt, signed the following disciplinary actions taken during the month of November 2005. ACCOUNTANT Jacqueline A. Black, Ingleside – certified public accountant license (065-020919) indefinitely suspended for a minimum of one year, followed by probation for two years. The following individuals’ certified public accountant licenses were placed in refuse to renew status for failure to file and/or pay Illinois income taxes: Eric O. January, Country Club Hills .........................................................065-024319 Fidelis C. Nkuku, Chicago...........................................................................065-025291 ARCHITECTS, LAND SURVEYORS, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS Martin V. Stephan, Las Vegas, NV – architect license (001-006727) revoked and fined $5,000 for unprofessional conduct in regard to a Naperville condominium and failure to respond to a Departmental thirty day letter requiring his response. 1 Property Lines, Inc. and James R. Boyes, Orlando, FL – professional design firm license (184-004381) reprimanded and fined $6,000 for operating without a registration and issuing deficient surveys and Boyes land surveyor license (035-002519) placed on probation for three years and fined $3,000 for practicing on a revoked license and aiding an unregistered firm in Illinois to provide land surveying services and to issue deficient surveys. Gregory A. Sherwood, Percival, IA – professional engineer license (062-034199) revoked for being more than 30 days delinquent in the payment of child support. ATHLETIC TRAINING Anthony T. Ivory, Chicago – athletic trainer license (002-031462) revoked for being more than 30 days delinquent in the payment of child support. Gregory A. Keuter, Gilbert, AZ – athletic trainer license (096app2209) issued with reprimand and fined $500 for practicing without a license. Lindy C. Quinton, Bloomington – athletic trainer license (096app1939) issued with reprimand and fined $600 for practicing without a license. BARBER, COSMETOLOGY, ESTHETICS AND NAIL TECHNOLOGY Marcello Decarlo, Henderson, NV – barber license (006-049694) indefinitely suspended due to material misstatement regarding child support delinquency. Donald Willingham, Old Hickory, TN – barber license (006-060939) revoked after violating his conditions of probation. Rhonda S. Anthony, Chicago – cosmetologist license (011-217540 indefinitely suspended for failure to file and/or pay Illinois income taxes. Sandra N. Bailey, Aurora – cosmetologist license (011-235799) and permanent employee registration card (129-233345) placed in refuse to renew status for failure to file and/or pay Illinois income taxes. Laura S. Berg, Chicago Heights – cosmetologist license (011-200021) reprimanded and fined $150 after an audit of continuing education for failure within 60 days to provide information in response to a written request made by the Division. Deborah Cianchetti, Crete – cosmetologist license (011-155247) indefinitely suspended for failure to comply with condition of probation requiring continuing education. Debra L. Eisen, Hoffman Estates – cosmetologist license (011-221545) placed in refuse to renew status for failure to surrender license and sign and return consent order. 2 Oziel Flores, Chicago – cosmetology teacher license (012-006021) revoked for being more than 30 days delinquent in the payment of child support. Jerri L. Kurath, Gurnee – cosmetologist license (011-175795) reprimanded and fined $100 for failure to respond within sixty days to the Division’s request for information. Dwayne D. Lonzo, Chicago – cosmetologist license (011-248758) restored to indefinite probation. David M. Lott, Springfield – cosmetologist license (011-252005) placed in refuse to renew status for being more than 30 days delinquent in the payment of child support. Darius Marinelli, Franklin Park – cosmetologist license (011-189736) revoked due to violation of conditions of probation. Lajaunna M. Robinson, Hinsdale – cosmetologist license (011-243971) and nail technician license (169-014861) placed in refuse to renew status for failure to file and/or pay Illinois income taxes. Jill T. Sanford, Peoria – cosmetologist license (011-200034) indefinitely suspended and fined $500 for unlicensed practice. Natalie Kelley, Bloomington – esthetician license (131app3484) issued on probation for one year after being disciplined in the state of California. Upper 10 Nail Salon, Chicago – salon shop license (189-006880) suspended for 30 days followed by probation for one year and fined $500 for aiding and abetting unlicensed nail technician practice. The following individuals’ barber licenses were revoked for being more than 30 days delinquent in the payment of child support: Mike Bedell, Chicago ...................................................................................006-061862 Mike Bedell, Chicago ...................................................................................006-061862 Marcell D. Brown, Evergreen Park............................................................006-062313 Antoine Steward, Chicago ...........................................................................006-061618 Lashawn J. Travis, Country Club Hills .....................................................006-062635 Wayne E. Washington, Washington Park .................................................006-061172 The following individuals’ cosmetologist licenses were placed in refuse to renew status for failure to file and/or pay Illinois income taxes: Mary L. Martin, Rock Island......................................................................011-182533 Luz E. Ortiz, Kissimmee, FL ......................................................................011-235572 3 The following individuals’ nail technician licenses were placed in refuse to renew status for failure to file and/or pay Illinois income taxes: Toi Culpepper, Matteson.............................................................................169-017419 Dana Ross, Chicago .....................................................................................169-006714 Royan C. Williams .......................................................................................169-004706 ........................................................................................................................170-000175 DENTAL Thomas J. Musur, Vernon Hills – dentist license (019-021332) indefinitely suspended for violation of consent order by failing to enter into and maintain a monitoring agreement with the Illinois Professionals Health Program. DETECTIVE, ALARM, SECURITY AND LOCKSMITH Louis J. Pfeifer, Joliet – private detective license (115-001632) and permanent employee registration card (129-212776) placed in refuse to renew status for failure to file and/or pay Illinois income taxes. Shawn L. Smith, Oswego – private detective license (115-001637), permanent employee registration card (129-230451) and firearm authorization card (229-055859) revoked for failure to notify the department that he pled guilty to one count of attempted false impersonation of peace officer. Tony J. Anderson, Chicago – permanent employee registration card (129-025973) revoked for being more than 30 days delinquent in the payment of child support. Willie J. Collins, Chicago – permanent employee registration card (129-038355) and firearm authorization cards (229-058993, 229-019347, 229-047807, and 229-019350) placed on probation for one year due to unprofessional conduct. Reginald T. McKinney, Chicago – permanent employee registration card (129-206827) revoked for failure to notify the department of an arrest and for working in an armed capacity without a firearm authorization card. Janet M. Ramos, Chicago – permanent employee registration card (129-287721) issued and placed on probation for one year due to criminal convictions. Darryl R. Thomas, Dolton – permanent employee registration card (129-273194) indefinitely suspended for violating his probation. 4 The following individuals’ permanent employee registration cards were issued and placed on probation for one year due to criminal conviction histories: Eric G. Licona-Fuentes, Arlington Heights ...............................................129-287720 James S. Perkins, Chicago...........................................................................129-287727 Carlise Smith, Chicago ................................................................................129-280507 The following individuals’ permanent employee registration cards were issued and placed on probation for two years for failure to disclose criminal conviction histories: Steven Harris, Chicago ................................................................................129-287723 Linda L. Hartley, Chicago...........................................................................129-287729 Jennifer L. Kelley, North Aurora ...............................................................129-296611 Latanya D. Long, Chicago...........................................................................129-287726 The following individuals’ permanent employee registration cards were placed in refuse to renew status for failure to file and/or pay Illinois income taxes: Lewis J. Jackson, Waukegan ......................................................................129-225015 Diane M. Morris, Chicago ...........................................................................129-244811 The following individuals’ permanent employee registration cards were issued and placed on probation for three years for failure to disclose criminal convictions: James Kucia, Cicero ....................................................................................129-287719 Eugene J. Love, Chicago .............................................................................129-287730 Keith W. Walter, Chicago ...........................................................................129-287724 The following individuals’ permanent employee registration cards were indefinitely suspended for failure to file and/or pay Illinois income taxes: Wilbert McDonald, Chicago .......................................................................129-216691 Gregory Mitchell, Markham.......................................................................129-170799 Kim Spraggins, Chicago ..............................................................................129-220797 ........................................................................................................................229-037081 The following individuals’ permanent employee registration cards were placed in refuse to renew status for failure to respond to department’s notice of intent to refuse to renew: Kayliff Taylor, Chicago ...............................................................................129-273554 Marcus B. Wright, Chicago ........................................................................129-213721 5 FUNERAL DIRECTORS & EMBALMERS Larry D. Gripp, Rock Island – funeral director and embalmers license (034-010905) placed in refuse to renew status for failure to file and/or pay Illinois income taxes. Robert H. Thomas, Granite City – funeral director and embalmers license (034010486) revoked and fined $1,000 for felony conviction for diverting over $437,000 in pre-need funeral funds. MEDICAL Elizabeth Silvestri, Gilberts – physician and surgeon license (036-064713) revoked for practicing without a license by treating patients while her license was in suspended status. Gabriel C. Tanganyi, Chicago – physician and surgeon license (036-078129) indefinitely suspended after being convicted of two federal felonies. Zairo Vieira, Roundlake – physician and surgeon license (036-077909) indefinitely suspended for failure to complete required continued medical education and for misrepresenting this fact on 2002 renewal application. The following individuals’ physician and surgeon licenses were placed in refuse to renew status for receiving a reportable sister-state discipline: Emmanuouel Coroneos, North Olmsted, OH............................................036-082097 Hussem A. El Armaschi, Spring Hill, FL...................................................036-078141 Michael G. Langley, Tulsa, OK ..................................................................036-069118 Javier R. Lavin, Carol Stream ....................................................................036-055622 Camilla M. Parham, Champaign ...............................................................036-073509 Brian A. Phillpotts, Laurel, MD .................................................................036-091506 Douglas A. Rexin, Scott AFB ......................................................................036-087288 Marcus D. Shouse, Mount Vernon .............................................................036-075411 NURSING Mark Baker, Enfield – registered nurse license (041-291287) restored to probation for three years. Tonya Barrow, Centralia – registered nurse license (041-273889) indefinitely suspended for testing positive for methamphetamine, amphetamine and cocaine. Laurie Behrendt, Antioch – registered nurse license (041-318826) placed on indefinite probation for a minimum of three years for diversion. 6 Florence Bixby, Okawville – registered nurse license (041-295164) placed on indefinite probation for a minimum of three years for being in an impaired state while at work. Cynthia Eckert, Belleville – registered nurse license (041-294140) indefinitely suspended for a minimum of three years due to a felony conviction of unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Jana Evrard, Galatia – registered nurse license (041-336332) indefinitely suspended for a minimum of six months for failure to abide by the terms of a previous order. Linda Kelly, Arlington Heights – registered nurse license (041-180723) indefinitely suspended for diverting vicodin from her employer. Scott Krile, Rantoul – registered nurse license (041-232361) restored to indefinite probation with work restrictions. Barbara J. Maggio, Rockford – registered nurse license (041-163240) placed on probation for one year after diverting controlled substances from a facility in the state and providing the controlled substances to a relative. Edward Miller, Austin, TX – registered nurse license (041-325849) indefinitely suspended due to a sister state discipline in Texas regarding care issues. Melanie Miller, Lincoln – registered nurse license (041-324536) reprimanded for diverting waste. Patricia Oliver, Alorton – registered nurse license (041-257635) indefinitely suspended for three months followed by probation for two years for failure to follow a physicians order to send a resident who complained of chest pain to the emergency room. Daillyn L. Pavia, Granite City – registered nurse license (041-325361) indefinitely suspended after being disciplined in the state of Missouri. Joan P. Pawlowski, Burnham – registered nurse license (041-208919) indefinitely suspended for a minimum of three years due to diversion of controlled substances from a facility in the state of Illinois. Norman Ryckman, Gibson City – registered nurse license (041-248963) indefinitely suspended after being arrested for possession of nude photos of his minor daughters on his computer. Lisa Tauri, Kenosha, WI – registered nurse license (041-338352) indefinitely suspended for diverting Vicodin. Donald Vandiver, Bushnell – registered nurse license (041-272303) reprimanded with conditions of course work due to unprofessional conduct. 7 Elizabeth West, Crown Point, IN – registered nurse license (041-324260) restored to indefinite probation with work restrictions. Jayne Wilson, Mt. Prospect – registered nurse license (041-269474) revoked after working on a suspended license. Judith Wrzesinski, Cherry Valley – registered nurse license (041-270303) and advanced practice nurse license (209-003484) reprimanded for failure to properly chart an incident in which a mother required emergency cesarean delivery. The following individuals’ registered nurse licenses were restored to indefinite probation for a minimum of three years: Herbert Turner, Crown Point, IN ..............................................................041-300365 Robert Weeks, Hobart, IN ..........................................................................041-312638 Tina Williams, Harrisburg ..........................................................................041-317086 Traci Baxter, Carterville – licensed practical nurse license (043-074521) indefinitely suspended for diversion of controlled substances and pleading guilty in 2004 to retail theft of controlled substances and pleaded guilty to additional theft charges prior to 2004. Sherry Bonomo, Atwood – licensed practical nurse license (043-020824) indefinitely suspended for diversion of controlled substances. Tammy Carrico, Charleston – licensed practical nurse license (043-084939) indefinitely suspended due to a felony conviction based upon unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance. Nancy Davis, Wewahitchka, FL – licensed practical nurse license (043-082921) reprimanded for failure to properly assess a patient and refer the patient to a physician. Shanna L. Eckles, Quincy – licensed practical nurse license (043-083456) placed on probation for two years for failure to follow the policies and procedures while employed at St. Vincent’s Home. Arlene M. Fehrenbacher, Teutopolis – licensed practical nurse license (043-034690) reprimanded and ordered to complete continuing education courses due to unprofessional conduct. Dennis E. Gibbs, Fulton, KY – licensed practical nurse license (043-031448) indefinitely suspended for a minimum of six months for failure to submit urine toxicology screens for the first two quarters of 2005 while his license was on probation. Steven Gosnell, Peoria – licensed practical nurse license (043-088526) indefinitely suspended for a minimum of six months for failure to provide evidence of urine toxicology screens. 8 Shawna L. Hall, Norris City – licensed practical nurse license (043-076401) indefinitely suspended for conviction of unlawful possession of controlled substance and deceptive practice. Robin B. Harville, Metropolis – licensed practical nurse license (043-075320) indefinitely suspended due to alcohol abuse. Heather L. Koch, Marissa – licensed practical nurse license (043-081066) indefinitely suspended for a minimum of six months followed by probation for three years with work restrictions due to unprofessional conduct. Judy L. Meehan, Sheldon – licensed practical nurse license (043-068896) placed on probation for three years for the alleged diversion of controlled substances, had a higher level of medication withdrawn than other staff and for failure to properly chart. Frances Sanders, Dwight – licensed practical nurse license (043-066368) indefinitely suspended for diversion of Demerol. Jeffery Sikes, Peoria Heights – licensed practical nurse license (043-083170) indefinitely suspended for a minimum of five years after violating probation of conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol. Denise M. Sims, Chicago – licensed practical nurse license (043-065928) indefinitely suspended for a minimum of three years after showing up for work while intoxicated. Anne Stipe, Percy – licensed practical nurse license (043-082505) placed on indefinite probation for a two year minimum with work restrictions, after testing positive for cocaine. Charles Thomas, Aurora – licensed practical nurse license (043-034494) placed on indefinite probation until he is released from criminal probation for conviction of aggravated battery. Diana M. Thomas, Belleville – licensed practical nurse license (043-034257) indefinitely suspended after being disciplined in the state of Alabama. Steve Thompson, Herrin – licensed practical nurse license (043-081605) indefinitely suspended for failure to follow a physician’s order. Christina J. Wease, Crossville – licensed practical nurse license (043-078359) placed on probation for three years due to felony conviction of unlawful possession of controlled substances. Tina Williams, Harrisburg – licensed practical nurse license (043-066434) restored to indefinite probation for a minimum of three years. Jane W. Wood, Decatur – licensed practical nurse license (043-071470) indefinitely suspended for a minimum of six months for violation of probation. 9 Marilyn Zapp, Chicago – licensed practical nurse license (043-076700) indefinitely suspended for a minimum of three years for failure to provide drug test and quarterly reports while on probation. Richard Zimmerman, Stoughton, MA – licensed practical nurse license (043-075117) placed on indefinite probation until his educational loan is repaid in full. OPTOMETRY Richard J. Kalina, Carbondale – optometrist license (046-009205) reprimanded and fined $1,000 for failure to complete required continuing education hours for renewal of license. Edward Shpritz, Buffalo Grove – optometrist license (046-006687) reprimanded and fined $1,000 for failing to comply with the minimum number of approved continuing education credit hours. PHARMACY Rebecca Browder, West Dundee – pharmacy technician license (049-138614) indefinitely suspended after diverting controlled substances without authorization and engaging in unprofessional conduct of a character likely to harm the public. Scott Burgess, Crystal Lake – pharmacy technician license (049-133591) indefinitely suspended for violating his Agreement of Care, Counseling and Treatment by testing positive for alcohol. Michael Deaton, Champaign – pharmacy technician license (049-150042) indefinitely suspended after making a misrepresentation to the Division for the purpose of obtaining a license by failing to indicate he was convicted of DWI. Danielle L. Groh, South Elgin – pharmacy technician license (049-144432) indefinitely suspended for diverting various hydrocodone combinations, all schedule III controlled substances from her employer and providing them to an acquaintance. Carl Hunckler, Plainfield – pharmacy technician license (049-151285) indefinitely suspended for diverting various schedule III and IV controlled substances for self-use. Jacqueline Junivall, Danville – pharmacy technician license (049-078243) reprimanded after failing to renew her license from April 2001 through April 2005. 10 Timothy King, Rockford – pharmacy technician license (049app113842) issued and placed on indefinite probation for a minimum of two years after having numerous convictions for speeding, DUI and driving with a suspended license from August 2000 through December 2004. Tara M. Parnell, Springfield – pharmacy technician license (049-125811) indefinitely suspended after pleading guilty in Sangamon County Circuit Court of possession of a controlled substance and was convicted of a class IV felony. Ricardo Pena, Chicago – pharmacy technician license (049app155973) issued and placed on probation for one year after being convicted for manufacture or delivery of unauthorized schedule I and II controlled substances. Santosh Soparawala, Evergreen – pharmacy technician license (049-128052) placed on probation for two years after being arrested and charged with three counts of burglary for breaking into a laboratory and attempting to steal computer equipment from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Kenneth Behr, South Bend, IN – pharmacist license (051-037616) suspended for 30 days immediately followed by indefinite probation for a minimum of three years after being disciplined in the states of Michigan and Indiana. Robert P. Bray Jr., Oak Lawn – pharmacist license (051-037756) summarily suspended for habitual or excessive use of drugs resulting in the inability to practice with reasonable judgment, skill or safety, unauthorized possession of controlled substances by diversion, repetitiously dispensing prescription drugs without receiving a written or oral prescription and dishonorable, unethical and unprofessional conduct. Matthew J. Carlisle, St. Charles, MO – pharmacist license (051-035160) placed on indefinite probation for a minimum of three years after being disciplined in the state of Missouri. Community Pharmacy Services Inc. and Salem E. Najjar, Chicago – pharmacy license (054-014839) placed on probation for one year and pharmacist license (051-031095) placed on probation for one year and fined $2,000 for allowing prescription medications to be dispensed without a pharmacist on duty in the pharmacy, failing to post the required signage whenever a pharmacist is not present and the pharmacy is open to the public and failing to have the pharmacy open for the required forty hours per week minimum. Aaron Hambrick, Chicago – pharmacist license (051-288960) placed on definite probation to terminate November 9, 2009 after diverting various controlled substances for self use from his employer. Matthew Kolb, Chicago – pharmacist license (051-288637) placed suspension for 30 days immediately followed by indefinite probation for a minimum of five years after being found to be in possession of three tablets of Carisoprodol, a prescription medication, without a physician’s authorization for self-use and a vial of liquid Methadone, a schedule II controlled substance, which was pursuant to a valid prescription for opiate dependency. 11 Mary C. Mulder, Wauconda – pharmacist license (051-027321) suspended for 14 days, immediately followed by probation for two years after repeatedly self-dispensing prescription medications, including Propoxyphene Napsylate/APAP, a schedule IV controlled substance, without receiving a written or oral prescription. Lisa M. Russell, Houston, TX – pharmacist license (051app28148) issued and placed on probation for one year after being disciplined in the state of Texas. Jeffrey K. Connell, Goreville – pharmacist license (051-030935) placed on probation for 30 months after causing false statement to be made to the Illinois Department of Public Aid and misbranding drugs. Lea Anne Croiser, Grand Island, NE – pharmacist license (051-035487) placed on indefinite probation for a minimum of four years after being disciplined in the state of Nebraska. Sharon Paloucek, Western Springs – pharmacist license (051-037453) summarily suspended due to dishonorable, unethical and unprofessional conduct of a character likely to harm the public after being arrested for the unlawful use of a weapon. Jodi Sheahan, Wentzville, MO – pharmacist license (051-039889) reprimanded after being disciplined in the state of Missouri. Maureen Visona, Crystal Lake – pharmacist license (051-033394) reprimanded after diverting from her employer three tablets of hydrocodone/APAP 2/500, a schedule III controlled substance, for self use. Richard Wahlstrom, Chicago – pharmacist license (051-031184) reprimanded for failing to maintain proper recordkeeping requirements as a pharmacist-in-charge and failing to provide pharmaceutical services to the public for the 40 hour per-week minimum requirement. Carnegie Sargents Pharmacy, Chicago and Mark Paley, Highland Park – pharmacy license (054-011275) reprimanded and fined $2,500 and pharmacist license (051-035351) reprimanded for dispensing a medication that was not FDA-approved to a patient that had been purchased from a wholesale drug distributor located in Great Britain which was not licensed in the state of Illinois. Osco Drug, Chicago – pharmacy license (054-003928) reprimanded and fined $7,000 for failing to have a pharmacist-in-charge from February 20, 2004 through September 10, 2004. PHYSICAL THERAPY Kurtis L. Miller, Milwaukee, WI – physical therapy assistant license (160-002041) reprimanded after being disciplined in the state of Wisconsin. 12 PODIATRY Benny Greenspan, Palos Heights – podiatrist license (016-004117) ordered to cease and desist the practice as a podiatrist with a non-renewed license until such time his license is restored to an active status. Timothy Horak, Homewood – podiatrist license (016-004735) placed on probation for two years and fined $2,500 for overcharging a patient. MASSAGE THERAPIST John Maley, Chicago Heights – massage therapist license (227app4383) issued and placed on indefinite probation for a minimum of five years due to criminal convictions. PSYCHOLOGY Russell Morgan, Plainfield – clinical psychologist license (071-005241) revoked due to unethical, unauthorized or unprofessional conduct. PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS Daniel J. Becco, Chicago – professional counselor license (189-006880) indefinitely suspended for a minimum of six months for exceeding the scope of his licensure by engaging in independent private practice. ROOFING CONTRACTORS Affordable Home First Contractors, Chicago – roofing contractor license (104012663) indefinitely suspended for accepting $1,348 from a complainant to re-roof a dwelling. Respondent removed existing roof then notified complainant that they were canceling the contract and leaving roof unfinished. Harold Smithee Construction, O’Fallon – roofing contractor license (104-009999) indefinitely suspended for practicing on a non-renewed license, accepting money and failing to do the roofing job and two felony convictions. Eatmon Roofing, Washington – roofing contractor license (104-000698) placed in refuse to renew status until respondent can demonstrate that it is fully in compliance with the laws of the state of Illinois and is competent to perform roofing services to the satisfaction of the department. 13 VETERINARY MEDICINE Timothy E. Lesch, Belleville – veterinarian license (090-004971) reprimanded due to substandard veterinary care provided to a pet cat and violation of the Rules of Administration of the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act. Gina Condich, Peotone – ordered to cease and desist the unlicensed practice as a veterinarian until issued a license by the department. ### 14
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