Associate Board

The Navy Pier Associate Board members serve as ambassadors of Navy Pier and support the organization’s mission through fundraising events, advocacy, volunteer service and professional engagement.

Comprised of distinguished mid-career professionals from various industries and disciplines, the Associate Board is a steadfast and energized group designed to support the Pier through fundraising, volunteer service, and professional engagement – in a collective effort to contribute to Chicago’s recovery during this critical time. As brand ambassadors for Navy Pier, they are charged to help the organization highlight its stunning array of diverse, fun, family-inclusive entertainment, events and attractions while cultivating the region’s next generation of socially-conscious philanthropic leaders.

Liz Butler

Elrod Friedman LLP

Danielle Parker, Community Engagement Co-Chair

The Humanity Institute

Roger Payne

YouGov

Tod Reynolds

Chicago Match Race Center

Sydney Gutilla, Marketing Chair

Fifth Third Bank

Lauren Shanley, Fundraising Co-Chair

Pegasystems

Emanuel Smith

Rauner College Prep

Nick Vallorano, Executive Vice Chair

Mayer Brown

Melanie Wang, Executive Secretary

3Arts

John Wober

Airbrands

Jenee Page

Aon

Brian Flynn

City of Chicago

Enxhi Zekthi

Culligan International

Joe Jacob

BMO Harris Bank

MaToya S. Marsh

Chicago Public Schools (Simpson Academy for Young Women)

Robert Vechiola

Concentric Equity Partners

Tom Zyer

Yik Yak

Carmen McDonald

CDW

Clay Carter

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Dexter Guthrie

Healthier Soulz

Syreeta Harris Strickland, Executive Co-Chair

William Blair

Mike Axelrod

GPG Strategies

DeRondal Bevly, Board Development Co-Chair

RubyRose Strategies

Christine DeSousa, Events Co-Chair

Illinois Restaurant Association

William Fritz, Executive Treasurer, Fundraising Co-Chair

Bank of America Private Bank

Conor Gee, Community Engagement Co-Chair

Health Care Service Corporation

Heather Geron

Talon Outdoor

Dan Gibbons

Clayco

Ashley Hall

KPMG

Alexis Hardy

Consultant & Civic Leader

Lilly Athamanah, Events Co-Chair

The Chicago Community Trust

Matthew Hong

Orsted

Kristin Bradshaw

Aon Service Corporation

AJ Iriberri

Slalom

Corinth Jackson

CRG (Clayco)

Barret Kedzior

BKZ Consulting, Inc.

Jon Leach, Executive Co-Chair

Chico & Nunes

Nika Levando

University of Chicago

Qiana Nelson, Board Development Co-Chair

CDW

Destiny Ortega

Civic Consulting Alliance

Join the Associate Board

New members are selected from diverse elements of the community between the ages of 25 and 45. If you meet the Associate Board requirements and are interested in joining as a new member, please complete the online application.

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ASSOCIATE BOARD EVENTS

Savor The Summer

An evening on the Pier to mix and mingle with the Associate Board and Navy Pier Board of Directors, while learning about their commitment to supporting the Pier's mission and programs.

Cheer at the Pier

Raising more than $150,000 annually, this signature fundraiser is an exclusive preview of Fifth Third Bank Winter Wonderfest before it opens to the public. The evening includes a night of drinks, food, entertainment, rides, and best of all -- no waiting in line!

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