Greater River North Business Association Leadership Team
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GRNBA Staff
Marty Padilla
Association President
As President of the Association, Marty Padilla provides comprehensive leadership, managing operations, financial oversight, programs, and the coordination of staff and volunteers. She is instrumental in steering the organization’s strategic planning, enhancing fundraising efforts, and cultivating key stakeholder relationships to ensure the fulfillment of its mission and long-term objectives. Her visionary guidance and commitment to excellence continue to drive the Association toward its future successes.
Kaitlin Lindquist
Senior Membership Manager & Business Advocate
Kaitlin Lindquist plays a pivotal role within the GRNBA, dedicated to providing comprehensive support to members, ensuring they leverage the association's benefits and maximize their return on investment. She also oversees recruiting efforts to grow the membership base and further expand our community. Her focus on member engagement and strategic recruitment continues to strengthen and enhance the organization’s impact.
Board of Directors
Carl Moose
Board Chair
Greenlight Energy Solutions
Mary Moore
Title
River North Hotel Collection
Tammy McEwen
Secretary
Friedman Properties, LTD.
John Jones
Title
Windy City Tax Advisory
Joel Lefkowitz
Title
Wintrust Bank River North
Juan Carlos Bosacoma
Title
CIO Landing
Jeremy Daniuk
Title
Level Chicago - River North
COMMITTEES
Mentorship Committee
The Mentorship Committee is dedicated to serving as GRNBA mentors for new members of the association. Mentorship Committee Requirements: Must be an active member of the association for at least six months
Responsibilities:
- Ensure new members feel welcomed at events
- Foster and maintain mentor/mentee relationships throughout the year
- Align members’ business needs with available benefits
- Facilitate valuable connections for mentees
- Encourage involvement from multiple representatives within the mentee’s organization
- Regularly check in with mentees, gather feedback, and assist with membership renewal
- Report any comments or concerns regarding mentees to the Senior Membership Manager
Mentorship Committee Chair: Tita Arroyo
Join the Greater River North Business Association
Our members represent 16,000+ employers and employees from hundreds of member companies and organizations. And by bringing all kinds of businesses and leaders to the table—the new, the established, the big, the small, the growing, the thriving, the perennial, the innovative, and the experimental—we help build businesses and find commonalities among us all.