Leadership on Another Level

The CAF leadership team reflects our vision: advertising industry leaders coming together to promote Chicago as the most vibrant, diverse and connected advertising community on the planet. Our board members bring with them a multitude of skills and perspectives to ensure our organization’s success. Meet our board members below.

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Leadership

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Mark Rowland

Co-President
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Veronica Appleton

Co-President
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Lori Claps

Vice President/Treasurer
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Joan Colletta

Secretary
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Shanita Baraka Akintonde

Board Director
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Dan Bonert

Board Director
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Chris Boothe

Board Director
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Amy Cheronis

Board Director
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Lindsey Danek

Board Director
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Emily Doskow

Board Director
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Mark Fleisch

Board Director
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Maureen Glure

Board Director
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John Grad

Board Director
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Scott Hess

Board Director
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Qadree Holmes

Board Director
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David T. Jones

Board Director
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Jeff Katz

Board Director
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Matt Krampen

GenNext President
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Katelyn Kroneman

Board Director

Bryan Lee

Board Director
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Kristian May Stewart

Board Director, Past CAF President
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Katie Nikolaus

Board Director
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Kerry Mysliwiec

Board Director
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Richard Roche

Board Director, Past CAF President
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Christine Stepp

Board Director
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Cristina Vera Bridges

Board Director
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Leslie Wheeler

Board Director, Past CAF President
Lizette

Lizette Williams

Board Director, Past CAF President
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Lewis Williams

Board Director

Board Emeritus

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Josh Ehart

Board Emeritus
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Rocco Smeriglio

Board Emeritus
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Jason DaWayne Smith

Board Emeritus
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Baomy Wehrle

Board Emeritus

Staff

Danielle Vitogiannes

Executive Director
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Deb Ryan

Association Director
Justine

Justine Bermingham

Director, Social & Content
Blair

Blair Bryant

Association Manager
Jessica Livas

Jessica Livas

Associations Coordinator
Julie

Julie Flaherty

Member Services
Karen

Karen Howe

Event Manager