Board of Directors - Executive Committee

• Chairperson: Aemish Patel
• Vice Chairperson: Daniel Fitzgerald
• Treasurer: Karie Friling
• Secretary: Gloria Morningstar
• Past Chairperson: Vicky Smith

Board of Directors

Alsip

• John Ryan, Mayor
• Jacob Washlow, GM, Doubletree Hotel

Bridgeview

• Keri Hall, GM, Super 8

Burbank

• Roy Patel, GM, Best Western

Calumet City

• Pete Saunders, Economic Development Manager

Chicago Heights

• David Gonzalez, Mayor

Crestwood 

• Laura Tews, DOS, Holiday Inn Express

East Hazel Crest

• Maureen Forte, Trustee

Harvey

• Gloria Morningstar, Treasurer

Homewood

• Jodi Kennedy, LaBanque Hotel

Lansing

• Tony DeLaurentis, Trustee
• Aemish Patel, GM, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

Markham

• John Thompson, Economic Development Director

Matteson

• Johanns Williams, Director Franchise Services, LaQuinta Management, LLC
• Anthony Burton, Director, Matteson Parks & Recreation Department

Mokena

• Frank Fleischer, President

Monee

• Edward Gross

Oak Forest

• Travis Bandstra, Economic & Community Development Director

Oak Lawn

• Charlie Shirk, GM, Hilton
• Adam Woodworth, Executive Director, Children's Museum in Oak Lawn

Orland Hills

• Conrad Kiebles, Village Manager

Orland Park

• Karie Friling, Development Services Director

South Holland

• John Watson, Director of Economic Development

Tinley Park

• Daniel Fitzgerald, DOS, Tinley Park Convention Center
• Brian Younker, Trustee

South Suburban Mayors & Managers Association

• Rick Reinbold, Mayor of Richton Park

Southwest Conference of Local Governments

• Vicky Smith, Executive Director

Will County Governmental League

• Hugh O’Hara, Executive Director, Will County Governmental League

College/University Appointment

• Dr. Terri Winfree, President, Prairie State College

Exhibition Appointment

• Annie Bryne, GM, Southland Center

General Membership Appointment

• Chris Paliga, Owner, Bohemian Joe's

Transportation Appointment

• Craig Vaughn, Station Manager, Southwest Airlines

Past Board Chairpersons

• Vicky Smith
• Roy Patel
• John Thompson
• John A. Daly
• Satish "T.C." Shethi
• Patricia Chase Morgan
• Mary Schmidt
• Joan Geary
• Bert J Docter
• Tom Mahar