Health and Recreation Center Staff

Annie Kamps (She/Her) is t a fitness professional, and a two-time master’s graduate (Communication; Higher Education and Student Affairs). She is passionate about creating inclusive spaces through recreation = and using movement as a form of strength and resilience. Annie has also raised over $90,000 as a Miss America Organization titleholder and Top 5 finisher at Miss Illinois 2024 and 2026.

Serving as the Senior Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations at Harper College, Ms. Tantoco manages the day-to-day operations of the 135,000 sq. ft. Foglia Foundation Health and Recreation Center. Ms. Tantoco is responsible for the oversight, management, and maintenance of the facility in its entirety and the part time staff in those areas, custodial operations and staffing, and evaluating risk management practices. In addition, she coordinates all reservations, rentals, and special events for the Health and Recreation Center and Outdoor Athletic Facilities. Previously, she served as the Graduate Assistant of Competitive Sports and Special Events at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) – Kinesiology: Exercise Science and Health Promotion; Minor in Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago
• Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed) – Kinesiology: Sport and Recreation Administration, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Certifications / Associations:

• American Red Cross - Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
• American Red Cross - Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
• National Council for Mental Wellbeing – Adult Mental Health First Aid
• NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation
• Illinois Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (IIRSA)

Serving as the Assistant Director of Membership and Fitness Center Operations at Harper College, Frank is responsible for membership services as well as risk management training and assessment, and customer service standards. He also oversees the fitness center and manages most of the part time staff at the rec center. Formerly a licensed Massage therapist, Frank returned to college achieving a Bachelors in Kinesiology and Master's in Public Health. Previously, he served as a Graduate Assistant in the Human Performance Lab at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Frank also assisted in opening and worked as the Cafe and Bar Manager at Fitness Formula Clubs, Elmhurst.

Education:

• Master of Public Health, Community Health Sciences, 2018 University of Illinois, Chicago
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, 2016 University of Illinois, Chicago

Certifications:

• American Red Cross - Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
• Mental Health First Aid