Our Board

Hello, Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce Members, and Friends:

I'm thrilled to say hello as your 2024 President. Serving in this role is both an honor and a joy, and I can't wait to be part of the ongoing success and growth of our fantastic business community.

My husband, Jamel, and I own Three20 Media, a full-service media production company. Having called Oak Lawn home for the past 14 years and being chamber members for 7 years, our love for this community runs deep. As parents in the local school district, we're genuinely invested in the well-being and growth of the village of Oak Lawn.

I remember joining the chamber because of the outreach of a former member. I was so grateful for the invitation to the luncheon, where I met so many wonderful business owners. A year later, I was honored with an invitation to join the board of directors, providing a platform to contribute ideas for the advancement of our business community.

As we stand at the threshold of a promising year, I am reminded of the strength that lies in our collective efforts and shared aspirations. The Oak Lawn Chamber has a rich history of fostering collaboration, supporting local businesses, and driving economic prosperity, and I am committed to upholding and building upon these values. This year, our board has articulated priorities that fill me with pride as I share them with you –networking, community engagement, promotion & marketing, information and research, and member services. Concentrating our efforts in these areas will undoubtedly allow us to play a vital role in the success of all businesses, ensuring their reach to shoppers while preserving a profound sense of pride in our downtown.

In January, we kicked off our year with a wonderful installation dinner and I extend my heartfelt thanks to our executive director, Anne Fritz, our gracious host, the Oak Lawn Hilton, and the entire planning committee for orchestrating such a wonderful event. A special acknowledgment is reserved for Pastor Daniel Stidham, recognized as our Outstanding Member of the year.

This year, I look forward to working closely with our dedicated board members, committee chairs, and I’m especially honored to be working with a wonderful Executive Board including: Jeff Reynolds of Nothing Bundt Cakes, Nick Gulino of JP Architects, Nicole Wetzell of NEW Consulting, and Sue Latocha of Advocate Health, along with our Chamber office executive director, Anne Fritz. We will strive to introduce new initiatives, strengthen existing partnerships, and create opportunities for networking and collaboration that benefit us all.

Your thoughts and ideas are of great value to us, and I encourage you to reach out with any questions or suggestions on how we can continue to elevate our powerful Chamber and contribute even more profoundly to the well-being of our community.

See you around the Village!

Warmly,

Natasha