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Leadership

Led by the people who run businesses here.

The Chamber is governed by a volunteer board of directors elected from the membership and operated by a small professional staff.

Staff

Who you'll work with

Aylin Barragan

Executive Assistant

First point of contact for the Chamber office — member questions, event details, and connecting you with the right board member or resource.

info@waukeganchamber.org

Board of directors

2026 board

  • Dr. Michael J. Reed

    Chairman

    Family Chiropractic & Sports Rehab

  • Gabriel Cruz

    Vice Chairman

    Rodriguez Exterminating

  • Distarli Hurtado

    Treasurer

    Daniel Cahue Farmers Insurance Agency

  • Leo Prozument

    Secretary

    Restoration1 of Waukegan

  • Jack Orlov

    Director

    Right Healthcare Ventures

  • George Bridges Jr.

    Director

    Park District Commissioner

  • Jessica Lopez

    Director

    JessLo On The Go

  • Kyle Spriegel

    Director

    ARCOA

  • Jeff Babinski

    Director

    American Place Casino

  • Steven Lenzi

    Director

    City of Waukegan

Board terms run three years. Members interested in serving may submit interest to the nominating committee each fall.

Grow Your Business. Strengthen Your Community.

Membership connects you to the people, resources, and visibility that move a Waukegan business forward.