Andrew Palomo

Another candidate has surfaced in the Republican primary for the 8th Congressional District, where Joe Walsh is the incumbent, but is disinclined to run.   His name is Andrew Palomo and he joins Crystal Lake resident Richard Evansin seeking to represent the GOP in the newly-configured district.

Here is Palomo’s press release:

GOP CANDIDATE ANNOUNCES RUN IN NEW 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

Andrew Palomo from South Barrington is formally announcing his run for U.S. Congress in the New 8th District in Illinois.

Barrington, Illinois, August 7, 2011: Andrew Palomo, businessman from South Barrington, is officially announcing his campaign to become the first Congressman in the new 8th Congressional District of Illinois.

Andrew Palomo has decided to run for congress as a result of his concerns over the future of our
country.

Especially troubling are current government policies and their impact on our economy. Andrew wants to see our nation return to the place where freedom reigns opportunity for all exists.

Here is Palomo’s biography:

Andrew Palomo was born at Mt. Sinai hospital in Chicago in 1970.  His mother is the daughter of  Russian-Jewish immigrants. Andrew’s father, George Palomo, was the son of Mexican immigrants who served this country as a Marine in the Vietnam War.  Andrew spent his early childhood living in the Pilsen and Little Village areas of Chicago.

The family moved out of the city into Cicero and then Berwyn.

At the age of 13, Andrew went to live with his aunt in Oak Park where he attended Hawthorne Jr. High and Oak Park River Forest High School.

After graduating in 1988, Andrew enrolled in the Loyola University Chicago, School of Business.  He received a B.B.A. upon graduating in 1992, with a coursework emphasis in finance, economics and accounting.

Working his way through college was a valuable time of growth for Andrew.

A few of his jobs included positions at McCord Travel Group, Sadler & Associates (management consulting firm) and Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Andrew’s first job, after graduating from Loyola, was with First Residential Mortgage in Rolling Meadows.  It was at this company that his career in mortgage planning began.

As the youngest member of the sales team, Andrew consistently led the company in new business.  He quickly moved into management, where he helped recruit, mentor and develop new team members.

In 1997, Andrew co-founded Pillar Financial, LLC.   As a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist, Andrew has helped thousands realize the dream of home ownership.  His straightforward, analytical approach with his clients has earned him trust and long-lasting customer relationships.

He holds the distinction of CRMS, CMC and CMPS and has maintained a dedication to lifelong learning and professional development.  In the spring of 2009, Andrew left Pillar Financial to concentrate on the financial planning aspect of his business.  He became a CFP in June of 2010 and enjoys a growing practice in  Oak Park.

Currently, Andrew continues his work on a master’s degree in personal financial planning, which he will complete in March of 2012.

Andrew believes in giving back to his community.

He has led a volunteer team to New Orleans following the Hurricane Katrina disaster of 2005.

With the help of two close friends, Andrew delivered a truckload of food, water and supplies to families in need.

In his business community, Andrew is giving back as well.  He has given hours of complimentary debt counseling and debt management advice to families and individuals.

He volunteered at the Financial Planning Day at the Harold Washington Library, giving free financial advice.

The Palomo family.

In his free time, Andrew loves spending time outdoors, annual fishing trips with his family and lifelong friends.

He is a member of the St. Charles Gun Club and is also a founding member of the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois.

Andrew and his wife Karen, are the proud parents of four children and the proud owner of their German Shepherd, Puccini.

They have lived in South Barrington since 2000.