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
Kara Hughes Salgado
Executive Director
Susan Aldous
Operations Director
Kate Ziyad
Director of
Programs & Partnerships
Erin Ludwig
Director of Economic Developement
Deana Martin
Bookkeeper
Volunteer Board & Commissioners
2022 West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Victoria Olivares-Kolar, Soundscape Studios - President
Joe Lauer, Penelope's - Vice President
Patrick Wingert, Roots Pizza - Secretary
Shanita Martha, Byline Bank - Treasurer
Gina Caifano, The Garage Chicago - Director
Whitney LaMora, Split-Rail & The Martin - Director
Matt Miller The Fifty/50 - Director
2022 West Town SSA Commissioners
Evan Muellner, Pie-Eyed Pizzeria - SSA Chair
Steven Tobiason, Epic Spices
Nora McCarthy, Gallery 2052
Julia Skuibida, American Family Insurance
Lee Mosser, Mu Gallery
Sasha Shver, The Stoop
Taylor Olds, Urban Source
Nadia Coronado, Property Owner