Shirley Drazba

Shirley grew up in Arlington Heights and studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Illinois where she began dating her husband, Marty. 

Marty and Shirley became members at The Orchard Arlington Heights in the early years of their marriage and are currently members at The Orchard Vernon Hills.

Shirley came to faith by God’s grace as a teenager and has a desire for all believers to be prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks for a reason for the hope that lies within.

Shirley and Marty are Leverage Graduates and host a LIFE Group in their home. Shirley helps lead the Women’s Ministry at Vernon Hills and has a heart for all women to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Shirley has retired from her role as Corporate Vice President of IDEX Corporation and now serves on the Board of Directors of Ducommun Corporation. 

Shirley and Marty have two grown children, Daniel and Karen, and have their home in Long Grove.