Meet the Counselors

Julie Klinzing


Julie Klinzing
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
WORK: 815.740.3385


CELL/TEXT: 779.435.3900
AIM: juliekUSF
FAX: 815.740.5078
EMAIL: jklinzing@stfrancis.edu

 Julie was raised in the surrounding communities of Bloomington/Normal, IL and joined the USF admissions team July 2008. She holds a Master's degree in College Student Personnel Administration and a Bachelor's in Speech Communication from Illinois State University. At her prior instutition she served as the Director of Admissions and Marketing. She tied the knot June 2007 and enjoys boating, slow pitch softball, and is a St. Louis Cardinal's fan.

Jeff Chiapello


Jeff Chiapello
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
WORK: 815.740.6226

CELL/TEXT: 815.514.7215
AIM: jeffcUSF
FAX: 815.740.5078
EMAIL: jchiapello@stfrancis.edu

Jeff joined the USF admissions team in 2005 after graduating from North Central College with an Accouting Degree. He has had admissions experience since 2001. Jeff also got married in August and during his free time, he enjoys spending most of it with his wife, as well as go running He also is an assistant coach for the USF Women's Cross Country and Track programs.

Todd Fonck


Todd Fonck
Admissions Counselor
WORK: 815.740.3419


CELL/TEXT: 815.514.8968
AIM: toddfUSF
FAX: 815.740.5078
EMAIL: tfonck@stfrancis.edu

  Todd is a native of the Joliet area and graduated in 2006 from North Central College with a B.A. in Physical Education. He joined the admissions team in 2007 after teaching in the Plainfield School District. Prior to that, he worked in the Office of Admissions at North Central College as a student ambassador. Todd was also recently married in August 2007.


Jeff Chiapello
Eric Ruiz
Admissions Counselor
WORK: 815.740.5070

CELL/TEXT: 815.514.7534
AIM: EricrUSF
FAX: 815.740.5078
EMAIL: eruiz@stfrancis.edu

Eric is a recent graduate from the University of St. Francis with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance in 2007. Throughout his college career, he has fulfilled many opportunities. He was the V.P. of Finance for the Student Business Association, a Ministry Staffer, and a Saints Ambassador. His most fun opportunity was being the school mascot, Bernie, for 3 and a half years. Soon after graduation, he joined the admissions team and is happy with his decision. His hometown is Evergreen Park, on the south side of Chicago and currently resides in Joliet.

box Mail

500 Wilcox Street
Joliet, IL. 60435
phone Main Number (815) 740- 3400
phone Toll Free Number (800) 735-7500
mail Email admissions@stfrancis.edu