Sail Shop Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit making sailing accessible in Chicago — maritime scholarships, captain training, and youth programs on Lake Michigan. Meet the board that guides it.
President
LinkedInRuns Chicago Captain and has been a licensed 100-ton captain for 20 years. Also an AI automation engineer building lead intelligence and workflow systems, with Chicago Boat Company in the Greater Chicago Area; studied at the University of Chicago.
VP of Communication
LinkedInFaculty at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. A strategic leader in product marketing, innovation, and go-to-market, working in media innovation, media management, and product strategy. Studied at Bentley University's McCallum Graduate School of Business.
VP of Education
Chicago attorney with Shelton Law Office and owner of Sailing Resurrection. Has made the river run from Chicago to New Orleans four times, and runs the YouTube channel Sailing Saga.
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