Operations/Administration

The Chicago Southland CVB has an experienced operations staff in place that is responsible for the financial integrity, regulatory compliance, human resources, leadership and general operations of the office.

Jim Garrett, CDME

President/CEO

Jim@VisitChicagoSouthland.com

Sally Schlesinger, CPA, CDME

Executive Vice President

Sally@VisitChicagoSouthland.com

Mike Hoffman, CPA

Director of Finance & Administration

Mike@VisitChicagoSouthland.com

Bernice Scheive

Receptionist

Bernice@VisitChicagoSouthland.com

Sales

Whether you are looking to book a sporting or social event, group tour, meeting or convention, our top shelf sales staff has the answers to all your questions. Reach out to a sales professional today for answers to your questions.

Mary Patchin, CDME
Director of Sales

Association, Corporate, Government, Non-Profit

Mary@VisitChicagoSouthland.com

 

Kristy Stevens, CTIS
SMERF Market Manager

Social (Reunions/Weddings), Military, Education, Religious, Fraternal

Kristy@VisitChicagoSouthland.com

 

Isaac Washburn
Sports Market Manager

Hobby-Niche

Isaac@VisitChicagoSouthland.com

 

Tobie Fitzpatrick

Tour & Travel Market Manager

Tobie@VisitChicagoSouthland.com

Marketing/Membership

When it comes to assisting with social media, pushing out a press release or questions about a membership listing or publication, our marketing department has the answers you’re looking for.

Kim Kislowski   

Director of Marketing

Kim@VisitChicagoSouthland.com

 

Katie Arvia

Communications Manager

Katie@VisitChicagoSouthland.com