MEET NEIL
first-generation American
lifelong entrepreneur
proud Democrat
From Pingree Grove to Park Ridge, Barrington to Bartlett, the district has lost economic pillars like Motorola, Sears, and Ameritech.
He came to this country with only $300 in his pocket.
Through hard work and a belief in the American Dream, he built successful, socially responsible businesses that created hundreds of jobs across Illinois.
- Born in Belgaum, India, in a lower-middle-class family with two brothers.
- I lost my father early on and was raised by my widowed single mom.
- With the guidance and support, Neil was able to complete 4-year engineering school on merit scholarship with a degree in Computer Engineering.
- In December 1997, facing a cold winter and gazing out at the vast parking lots, Neil arrived in the USA.
