About Our Mission

We are a dedicated group of Naperville residents working to bring a world-class aquatic center to our community through innovative development approaches and public-private partnerships.

Our Mission

Naperville Aquatic Future is committed to developing a state-of-the-art aquatic center that serves our growing community's recreational, competitive, and wellness needs. We are exploring various pathways to make this vision a reality, including private development initiatives and potential partnerships with public entities.

While we remain uncertain about the park district's acceptance of our proposals, we are determined to pursue every viable option to bring this essential facility to Naperville through community-driven efforts and innovative funding approaches.

Community-Driven
Wellness Focused
Aquatic Excellence
200+
Community Supporters
$2M+
Estimated Project Value

Leadership Team

Meet the dedicated individuals leading our aquatic center initiative

Connor Yao
Connor Yao
Chairman

Connor leads our organization with a passion for aquatic sports and community development. As a competitive swimmer for FMC Aquatic, he understands firsthand the challenges facing our local swimming community and the transformative impact a world-class facility would have on athletes and families.

Charlie Thakkar
Charlie Thakkar
Vice Chairman

Charlie serves as Vice Chairman, supporting organizational leadership and strategic planning. With a background in competitive swimming and community engagement, he helps coordinate our various initiatives and ensures effective communication between team members and community stakeholders.

Directors

Specialized leadership driving key aspects of our initiative

Jayden Mui
Jayden Mui
Social Media Director

Jayden manages our digital presence and social media strategy, ensuring our message reaches the broader Naperville community. His creative approach to content and engagement helps build awareness and support for our aquatic center initiative across all digital platforms.

Brock Thakkar
Brock Thakkar
Research Director

Brock leads our research initiatives, conducting comprehensive analysis of aquatic facility needs, demographic studies, and feasibility assessments. His data-driven approach helps inform our strategic decisions and provides evidence-based support for our development proposals.

Aksel Thakkar
Aksel Thakkar
Advocacy Director

Aksel spearheads our advocacy efforts, building relationships with community leaders, potential partners, and stakeholders. As a swimmer for Maverick Swim Club and coach for Naper Carriage Hill, he brings local perspective to our outreach campaigns.

General Staff

Dedicated team members supporting our mission

Tai Nghiem
Social Media Specialist
Cody Zelazny
Research Specialist
Xander Faith
Social Media Specialist

Join Our Team

Ready to help bring a world-class aquatic center to Naperville? We're always looking for passionate community members to join our cause.