LPCC Elects New Board of Directors

The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) recently approved its slate for the 2009 LPCC Board of Directors, as well as Officer positions including Board Chairman, Board Chair-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer and Marketing and Membership Council Chairs. On February 18 the LPCC held its first official meeting of the Board of Directors for 2009 and voted unanimously to approve its new Officer positions, securing the leadership necessary to move key initiatives forward for the year.

The 2009 LPCC Board Officers include:
· Chairman: Mark Rogers, National City Bank
· President-Chair: Chris Ramsey, Lincoln Park Massage Spa
· Secretary: Tim Lane, Goose Island BrewPub
· Treasurer: Gail Zelitzky, Silver-Robins Consulting, LLC
· Marketing Council Chair: Colette Rodon Hornof, Vesta & 2RZ
· Membership Council Chair: Chris Ramsey, Lincoln Park Massage Spa

Rogers is taking over as Chairman of the Board after new treasurer Gail Zelitzky served in the position throughout 2008. During her tenure, Zelitzky was vocal in the LPCC’s planning and implementation of a new mission statement and strategic plan that will move the LPCC into the future. The new strategic plan focuses on how the LPCC serves its members and creates benchmarks for participation, execution and interaction.

Joining the Board of Directors in 2009 are Joseph Utschig of digitalife, LLC, for a three-year term and Chris Matern, Attorney at Law, who is returning to the Board for a two-year term. Vacating the Board are David Wiercinski of the Juvenile Protective Association who served for six years, Frank Mylander from Frank's on Clark who also served for six years, and Bethany Winkleman from Bank of America after one year of dedicated service.

The LPCC Board of Directors and Officers are responsible for providing and creating innovative programs and initiatives that support both the LPCC membership and the surrounding neighborhood. The LPCC’s Board of Directors is an integral piece of the membership puzzle, working to further link members to necessary services, serving as ambassadors in the community and developing key policies and procedures.

“It is my distinct pleasure to welcome our new Board Members and Officers for 2009,” said Kim Schilf, President and CEO of the LPCC. “The expertise and experience our Officers and Board bring to the Lincoln Park neighborhood are paramount to the success of our business community.”

Key events and initiatives for 2009 include the LPCC’s Annual Awards Luncheon, increased legislative visibility, neighborhood and business marketing, social networking and end of the year Holiday Gala.