Experience

Chicago's First Lady Cruises

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman and Founder

  • Jan 1991 - Present

  Chicago USA We offer our guests a memorable experience aboard custom designed vessels, cruising through a mecca of unique architecture within a world class city. We also create maritime and hospitality careers to last a summer season or a lifetime.

• Chairman of the Board

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Chicago, Illinois, United States Voted #1 boat tour in North America by USA Today's readers in 2021, Chicago's First Lady Cruises continues to delight visitors and residents by joining with the Chicago Architecture Center to showcase Chicago's amazing skyline. For those planning a special social, corporate or wedding event we have 7-luxurious vessels - one is the perfect size for your event.

• CEO, President

  • May 1990 - Feb 2022

  Chicago, Illinois, United States Our team stands ready to show you Chicago aboard the city's most luxurious vessels. You will not be disappointed! Anchors Aweigh!



Choose Chicago

• United States
• Leisure, Travel & Tourism
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member, Volunteer

  • Jun 2013 - Mar 2019

  Chicago Have had the pleasure to serve with my esteemed colleagues to support the great work of the Choose Chicago staff team in all they do to promote Chicago to visitors and convention attendees from around the globe.



U.S. Travel Association

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member, Board of DIrectors

  • Jan 2012 - Mar 2016

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Worked on a volunteer basis to ensure the US Travel Industry remains top of mind for those creating policy in the federal government. As an industry, we strive to welcome international visitors to our nation, while employing record numbers of Americans each year.



US Travel & Tourism Advisory Board

• Volunteer Advisory Board Member

  • Apr 2010 - Jan 2016

  Washington D.C. Metro Area



State of Illinois

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer member of Export Advisory Board

  • Mar 2012 - Nov 2014

  Greater Chicago Area The board worked to assist Gov. Quinn in maintaining and luring business to Illinois.



State of Illinois

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chairman

  • Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Illinois Tourism Alliance Supported an alliance of Travel and Tourism member businesses in order to lobby for increased visibility and increased advertising promoting our state's travel and tourism industry.



The Magnificent Mile® Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman of the Board

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  The Greater North Michigan Avenue Association, now the Magnificent Mile Assoc. is dedicated to promoting, enhancing and protecting North Michigan Avenue as one of the great avenues of the world and a must see destination within Chicago.



Passenger Vessel Association

• United States
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board President

  • Jan 1990 - Jan 1991

  Alexandria, VA Worked to bring awareness of the importance of the US Passenger Vessel industry as an important component to the travel & tourism economy. Supported the quest of the US Coast Guard as they ensure safety on the water. Worked to add members and grow the association as a key resource for small and medium sized companies.