Who We Are
The West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization with hundreds of small business members.
The Chamber’s mission is to strengthen its business community so that West Town Chicago
continues to be a destination for shopping, dining, professional services, nightlife and culture.
Chamber Staff
Katherine "Kace" Wakem
Susan Aldous
Kace Wakem
Susan Aldous
Operations Director
Kate Ziyad
Director of
Programs & Partnerships
Kaylen Ralph
Director of Communications
Deana Martin
Bookkeeper
Volunteer Board & Commissioners
2023 West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Joe Lauer, Penelope's - President
Gina Caifano, The Garage Chicago - Vice President
Shanita Martha, Byline Bank - Treasurer
Benjamin Koppel, Benjamin Koppel & Associates - Secretary
Adam Webb, Barcocina - Director
Amelia Simmons, Creative Coworking - Director
Stephanie Escobedo, Through the Body - Director
2023 West Town SSA Commissioners
Evan Muellner, Pie-Eyed Pizzeria - SSA Chair
Steven Tobiason, Epic Spices
Nora McCarthy, Gallery 2052
Sasha Shver, The Stoop
Taylor Olds, Urban Source
Nadia Coronado, Property Owner