Elliot Richardson 

President

Elliot Richardson is an attorney and of-counsel with the firm Kralovec, Jambois & Schwartz in Chicago. He was a partner at Horwitz, Richardson & Baker, LLC before running for Congress in the 10th District of Illinois.  Elliot has litigated high-profile cases in both federal and state court.  He has focused his practice on civil rights and commercial litigation. 

Elliot has been involved in community service since his college days at Bradley University. Presently, Elliot serves on the Board of Directors for Childserv, a large and successful organization focused on helping at-risk children.  Elliot is co-chair of the resource development committee of this organization.  He also serves on the Young Professionals Board of the Chicago Bar Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Chicago Bar Association. He is a board member with the YMCA Alliance Board.   

Elliot formerly served on the Board of Directors for Youth Communications, an organization that empowers children by teaching them crucial writing skills. He also served on the Editorial Board of the Chicago Bar Association and on the executive committee of the Young Lawyers Section of the CBA. Elliot received his law degree from the University of Dayton. In law school, he was the member of the Public Interest Law Organization and received the University of Dayton School of Law Pro Bono Publico Service Award. This scholarship enabled him to work with Congressman Tony Hall’s office and Dayton Public Defenders Office.  

Elliot graduated from Bradley University with a degree in sociology and criminal justice.  He obtained a minor in history.  Elliot was employed as a counselor in a group home for juvenile wards of the state before starting law school.  He also worked with troubled youths in college.

Eric Quintanilla

Chief Executive Officer

Eric Quintanilla is the Chief Executive Officer of the Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC). As the CEO of the SBAC, Eric's responsibilities include website and social networking management, media outreach, and organization messaging.

Formerly, Eric was the Communications Director for the Elliot Richardson Congressional campaign in the 10th Congressional District of Illinois. As the Communications Director for the 2010 primary election campaign, Eric was responsible for website content management, campaign messaging, traditional and new media outreach, and speech writing.

Before working in political campaigns, Eric was a reporter and editor at the Oshkosh Northwestern, and the Wisconsin State Journal. In Oshkosh, Eric also worked with the Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services and their Men Who Cook annual fundraiser.

Eric graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with Bachelor's degree. He double-majored in English and History and was an editor for the Badger Herald.

Blanca Campos

Vice President

Blanca Campos received her Bachelor’s in Political Science from Rockford College and her Master’s of Public Administration, with a concentration in Public Management, from the School of Public Service at DePaul University. As part of her academic development, Blanca took courses in Spain, Ireland, China, and India.

Prior to working for the Small Business Advocacy Council, she worked as a Community Outreach Liaison for Elliot Richardson’s Congressional Campaign and as a Litigation Paralegal for Botto Gilbert Schottland & Andrle, PC.

As a daughter of a small business owner and former co-owner of the family business, she has first-hand knowledge of the challenges facing small-scale entrepreneurs. Blanca is passionate about small business and understands the impact of small business on the stability and advancement of communities. Presently, her role at the Council will provide her the opportunity to support and advocate for small business owners throughout all levels of government.