West Suburban Chamber Announces New President

LA GRANGE, IL — The Board of Directors of the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced the appointment of Suzi Wirtz, IOM, as its new President and CEO, effective immediately.
The chamber said in a release that during the past year, the board evaluated the role and title of Executive Director, current staffing structure and, most importantly, the needs of the organization at this time.

"The board is very excited to welcome Suzi to this position. She served as interim executive director for the
majority of 2017 and, after considering several candidates, we are confident that this strategic decision will
help lead the organization toward its vision for the future,” Cindy Perkins, Board Chair of the WSCCI and
owner of Little People’s Country Academy of Arts & Education, said in a release.

According to the chamber, prior to this, she was executive director for LG Celtics Soccer Club for three years, playing an instrumental part in growing the club from 10 to 36 teams, representing more than 400 families in the west suburban communities and elevating the brand to a well-known commodity. Previously, she was Vice President of Marketing & Communications for The Learning Studio and has held a number of high level, senior staff positions at the Association Forum of Chicagoland and Women’s Council of REALTORS.

The chamber said Wirtz holds a Master’s Degree from DePaul in English and a Bachelor’s Degree from Loras College, double majoring in Marketing and English.

“In my new role as President & CEO, I am equally honored and excited to continue working alongside the board and the members, providing a new and relevant direction for all members and communities,” Wirtz said in a release. “With a strong marketing background, I feel it is extremely important to show the value of membership and constantly produce and provide new, unique benefits that increase that value. I’ve met with many of the Chamber’s past and present leaders and municipalities, and I’m so inspired by their strong connections to and dedication to the Chamber and its success."

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