IBC Board Members & Officers
Tim Niemeyer
Tim, a military veteran and educator with nearly two decades of experience, has studied Bitcoin since 2018. He authored History Echoes Bitcoin, developed curricula for Operation Bitcoin, and co-hosts the Lincolnland Bitcoin meetup. With expertise in education, curriculum development, and technical problem-solving, he is dedicated to Bitcoin education and community engagement, aligning his interests in his dual role as President and Board Member of the Illinois Bitcoin Council.
Jeffrey Hilsenbeck
As an experienced pilot and entrepreneur, Jeff serves as Board Member of the Illinois Bitcoin Council. A graduate of North Central College with a double major in International Business and German, Jeff is currently a Boeing 747 Captain and C-130H3 Instructor Navigator. e brings leadership, global experience, and a background in international business. A member of the Bitcoin Veterans, Jeff's passion for innovation and strategic vision will help drive Bitcoin education and adoption across Illinois.
Joe Carlasare
Joe Carlasare, a distinguished Chicago-based commercial litigator and co-chair of Amundsen Davis LLC’s Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, and FinTech practice group, is a valuable addition to the Illinois Bitcoin Council’s Board of Directors. With his extensive legal expertise and valuable Bitcoin insights, Joe is an authority on digital asset regulations. His addition strengthens our mission to advance Bitcoin adoption in Illinois.
Matt Vavrik
Matt serves as Vice President of the Illinois Bitcoin Council and leads its Chicago Merchants Network as Collaboration Coordinator, helping Illinois businesses accept bitcoin. He spent 16 years in MedTech as a Sales Director before taking a year-long sabbatical to travel the USA with his family. Matt is based in Naperville, Illinois.
Crystal Killeen
Crystal serves as Treasurer of the Illinois Bitcoin Council, where she oversees the organization’s funds, digital assets, dues accounting and financial records.
John Heiderscheidt
John Heiderscheidt has been a Bitcoin HODLer since 2015. He serves as Secretary of the Illinois Bitcoin Council, where he is responsible for its corporate records, meeting minutes and notices. John is an attorney with a focus on immigration, criminal and civil law. His law office, Subscription Lawyer, is located in Chicago’s Norwood Park neighborhood.