Responsible for awarding scholarships and awards through the association including the Brann Award, Years of Service Awards, and IACCE Accreditation. Additionally responsible for the annual Silent Auction to raise funds for scholarships.
Contact:
cwhite@charlestonchamber.com
Committee Profiles
IACCE has a rich tradition of volunteerism; it is the engine that drives our organization.
IACCE has a rich tradition of volunteerism; it is the engine that drives our organization.
Scholarships & Awards Committee
Chair: Cindy Titus White (Charleston)
Vice Chair: Jim Allen (DeKalb)
Chair: Cindy Titus White (Charleston)
Vice Chair: Jim Allen (DeKalb)
Communications Committee
Chair: Desiree Bennyhoff (Edwardsville/Glen Carbon)
Vice Chair: Vacant
Chair: Desiree Bennyhoff (Edwardsville/Glen Carbon)
Vice Chair: Vacant
Responsible for assisting staff with newsletter publication, editing, and recruitment of articles from members. Additionally responsible for other publications created by IACCE.
Contact:
dbennyhoff@edglenchamber.com
Contact:
dbennyhoff@edglenchamber.com
Membership Development Committee
Chair: Amy Looten (Quincy)
Vice Chair: Vacant
Chair: Amy Looten (Quincy)
Vice Chair: Vacant
Responsible for the recruitment and retention of association members through promotion, retention calls, and annual recruitment programs.
Contact:
amy@quincychamber.org
Contact:
amy@quincychamber.org
Government Affairs Committee
Chair: Dave Hinderliter (Kankakee)
Vice Chair: Vacant
Chair: Dave Hinderliter (Kankakee)
Vice Chair: Vacant
Responsible for the Government Affairs issues which includes hosting an annual Lobby Day in association with the the Illinios Chamber, conducting an annual survey, and acting as a liaison to the Illinois Chamber and U.S. Chamber on legislative matters.
Contact:
david@kankakee.org
Contact:
david@kankakee.org
Professional Development Committee
Chair: Einar Forsman (Rockford)
Vice Chair:
Chair: Einar Forsman (Rockford)
Vice Chair:
Responsible for the professional development opportunities of the association including Learn From the Masters and Fall Conference.
Contact:
eforsman@rockfordchamber.com
Contact:
eforsman@rockfordchamber.com
Past Chairman's Council
The past chairman's council serves as an advisors to the IACCE Board of Directors. The leader of this council is the immediate past chairman of the association. The members of this group are past IACCE chairs of the board who are still in the chamber industry in the state of Illinois and members of IACCE in good standing. For a list of past chairs of the organization, click here.
