With a vision of establishing Chicago as the #1 U.S. destination for sports tourism, the Chicago Sports Commission recruits and supports high-profile, major sporting events that drive significant economic impact and positive exposure for the city of Chicago.
The Chicago Sports Commission launched in 2011 as a part of Choose Chicago. A registered 501(c)6, we’re comprised of a dedicated full-time staff and supported by a Corporate Partner program, which makes up Chicago Sports Commission’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
Chicago Sports Commission
Kara Bachman
Executive Director
Affiliated Since: January 2012
Anne Black
Sr. Director of Events & Operations
Affiliated Since: May 2023
Brenna Gannon
Marketing & Communications Specialist
Phone: (312) 574-3332
Email: bgannon@choosechicago.com
Affiliated Since: October 2024
Chicago Sports Commission
Executive Committee
Patrick Birchall
Mark Dold
Patrick Donelly
Marilynn Gardner
David Kennedy
Michael Lufrano
John Murray
Ram Padmanabhan
Robert Reiter, Jr.
John Rowady
Steve Skinner
Tom Valdiserri
Chicago Sports Commission
Board of Directors
Juliet Azimi
Mark Wagner
Hotel Manager, Hyatt Regency Chicago
Jordan Bressler
John Bucksbaum
Doug Carnahan
Julie Giese
Jessica Fairchild
Adam Fox
Thomas Kerwin
Tim LeFevour
Charlie Nicosia
Joseph Seliga
Tom Sitkowski
For general inquiries, email info@chicagosportscommission.com.
