​Committee Profiles

All members of IACCE are welcome to join any committee.
​Just email Lisa to be added to the committee.

Catalyst (Government Affairs) Committee

2024 Chair - Brad Ball, Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry

​Responsible for the Government Affairs issues which includes hosting an annual event in association with the the Illinois Chamber and acting as a liaison to the Illinois Chamber and U.S. Chamber on legislative matters.


Connect (Professional Development) Committee

2024 Chair - Christina Van Yperen, Grundy County Chamber of Commerce

​Responsible for the professional development opportunities of the association which include the annual conference, webinars and seminars.


Empower (Scholarships & Awards) Committee

2024 Chair - Caitlin Pusateri, Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce

​Responsible for awarding scholarships and awards through the association including the Brann/Distinguished Illinois Chamber of Commerce Executive of the Year Award, Outstanding Chamber of the Year Award, Accredited Chamber Executive designation and Service Awards. It is additionally responsible for the annual Silent Auction to raise funds for scholarships


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.

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