CAREY WESTBERG-QUITTER

Movie Producer Tinley Park Roller Rink Owner Community Icon

A rare blend of independent film and hometown devotion — Carey leads a living institution where generations come to celebrate, skate, and make memories in motion.

Recognition

Independent Film Producer Press Featured Family-Owned Legacy Skate Culture Steward Community Institution

1955

Born Classic

Tinley Park Roller Rink has been a community landmark since the grand opening on November 12, 1955.

1965

Family Legacy

Margaret & Ray Quitter take the helm — shaping a multi-generation tradition.

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Films Produced

A slate of independent features spanning heart, grit, inspiration, and faith.

The Story Behind the Spotlight

Owner. Producer. Keeper of the Culture.

Some people own venues. Others build institutions. Carey Westberg-Quitter leads Tinley Park Roller Rink with the instincts of a producer — shaping atmosphere, pacing, and unforgettable moments — and the devotion of a hometown steward who understands that the best memories are made together.

Filmography

Films Associated with Carey Westberg-Quitter

Chronological by release year. Posters open IMDb when tapped/clicked.

Producer

The Learning Curve

Year: 1999

Stylish and sharp — a title that captures what Carey does best: create energy, momentum, and atmosphere.

Producer

My Lucky Elephant

Year: 2013

A heart-forward independent feature — built on the same values that power a family-owned rink: joy and resilience.

Co-Executive Producer

Suspended Animation

Year: 2001

A darker, more suspense-leaning entry — proof the slate has range, ambition, and cinematic nerve.

Producer

Saint Michael: Meet the Angel

Year: 2022

A faith-anchored story with cinematic scope — a reminder that hope can be a powerful lead character.

Executive Producer

Molly’s Gift

Year: 2006

Warm and uplifting — the kind of story that feels like a community tradition: passed down, shared, and remembered.

Producer

The Face of Jesus

Year: 2025

A faith-driven production — centered on meaning, reflection, and spiritual storytelling.

Producer

Triumph over Evil: Battle of the Exorcists

Year: 2025

A darker, spiritual battle story — intense, cinematic, and bold in tone.

Featured

“AND WE’RE ROLLING”

A family behind suburban skating rinks — and inspirational movies on the side. The story that proves this is more than a rink. It’s a legacy.

Press & Credibility

Homewood to Hollywood

Carey’s story sits at the intersection of community and cinema — building experiences that feel timeless, and helping bring independent projects to life while protecting a hometown institution.

“A place where generations meet — and the stories keep rolling.”

A Living Legend

Tinley Park Roller Rink — History in Motion

Built for a small town and destined for something bigger — the rink has evolved through eras while preserving the feeling that made it iconic: music, motion, and memories.

Timeline

Key milestones

1955

Grand Opening. Tinley Park Roller Rink opens on November 12, 1955 as a major civic event.

A hand-made maple floor and the sound of a Hammond organ set the tone for decades.

1965

The Quitter era begins. Margaret M. Quitter and Ray Quitter take ownership and modernize the experience.

Concessions, arcade, party rooms, lighting, skates, and sound upgrades — evolving without losing soul.

1976

Major upgrades. Expanded concessions and entertainment features help define the rink’s golden years.

A destination for families, teens, schools, and community groups.

1997

Rink + Film. The family expands into independent filmmaking while sustaining the rink experience.

A rare blend: local institution and creative production house.

Today

Still Rollin’. Tinley Park Roller Rink remains a multi-generation tradition with public skating and private events.

A place where parents bring their children back to the floor that raised them.

Primary Source

Bremen News (July 2023): “Sixty-Eight Years Old — And Still Rollin’”

Tinley’s story is grounded in documented local reporting — preserving the history of the rink, its founders, and the community it serves.

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In Loving Memory

Margaret M. Quitter (1935–2020)

Founder. Matriarch. The heart behind the rink’s enduring spirit. Margaret passed away on November 26, 2020, at the age of 85. Her vision continues — in every session, every celebration, and every family tradition.

Founder • Visionary • Community Builder

The Woman Who Built the Foundation

To Margaret, the rink was never just a business. It was a gathering place — where kids found confidence, families found tradition, and the community found joy. Her leadership helped shape a space that still feels like a time capsule of good memories and great music.

“Some legacies are written in stone. Ours was written in motion.”

Portrait used with care.

Margaret Quitter with her husband Ray Quitter

Margaret & Ray Quitter

A Legacy Handed Forward

Margaret has since passed, and Ray has stepped into a well-earned retirement — but what they built never left. Their spirit lives on through the traditions they started, the families they welcomed, and the steady leadership of their son, Carey, who continues the legacy with the same heart and hometown pride.

Pictured: Margaret Quitter with her husband Ray.

Come Roll With a Legend

Public skating, private parties, and memories that last longer than the playlist. Plan your visit today.

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