Congratulations Emily Wilderman!

Emily Wilderman came to Park Ridge to pursue her dream of owning her own business when she took over the WineStyles franchise two years ago. She immediately joined the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce where she developed a network of business contacts and new customers! Emily has enjoyed getting to know the Park Ridge residents through various events she hosts at the store and appreciates how welcoming they have been.

Over the past two years, Emily has been an active participant in the Chamber and has worked with various businesses in town to cross promote joint events including chocolate & pastry tastings, wine dinners, and ladies night. She became co-chair of the Retail Committee in June 2014, which she still co-chairs today. The Retail Committee helps support local businesses in town and encourages Park Ridge residents to shop and dine locally. She looks forward to serving on the board and making Park Ridge a destination for its shops, services, and events.

Emily resides in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago with her dog, Kristy. Besides enjoying lots of great wines and craft beers, Emily loves checking out new restaurants too! She is an avid traveler and is looking forward to trips to Washington State wine country and a European cruise to Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Turkey later this year.