Launched in November 2011, the Chicago Sports Commission recruits and supports high-profile, major sporting events that drive economic impact, create jobs, and generate positive media exposure for the city of Chicago. Our vision: to establish Chicago as the #1 U.S. destination for sports events.
Chicago Sports Commission Office
301 E. Cermak Rd.
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: (312) 567-8500
Email: info@chicagosportscommission.com
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
Juliet Azimi
Patrick Birchall
Mark Dold
Patrick Donelly
Marilynn Gardner
Julie Giese
David Kennedy
John Murray
Ram Padmanabhan
Jorge Ramirez
Robert Reiter, Jr.
John Rowady
Steve Skinner
Tom Valdiserri
Mark Wagner
Chicago Sports Commission
Board of Directors
Jordan Bressler
John Bucksbaum
Doug Carnahan
Jessica Fairchild
Adam Fox
Thomas Kerwin
Tim LeFevour
Charlie Nicosia
Tom Sitkowski