Tony Munno Appointed OPRF Chamber President
May 6, 2014 12:00 AM
May 6, 2014
Contact: Cathy Yen, Executive Director
For immediate release:
Oak Park, Illinois – The Board of Directors of the Oak Park – River Forest Chamber of Commerce today appointed Tony Munno to the office of President of its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Tony succeeds Tom Van Winkle, who resigned because of recent career changes.
Tony is a financial representative with Country Financial and a resident of Oak Park. He also sits on the Board of Oak Park River Forest PONY Baseball and is a member of the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce. Tony was named to the Board of the Chamber in December, 2012.
Tom Van Winkle elected to resign after taking a new position as Director of Member and Partnership Programs at Sigma Chi Fraternity Headquarters. In his resignation letter to the Board, Tom noted that the daily commute to Evanston as well as work-related travel led to his decision.
“It is with a very heavy heart that I must submit my resignation from the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors,” Tom wrote. I am happy in my new position, but find I don’t have the time needed to be an effective board member. Between community and travel requirements for this position, I feel it best to step aside.”
The Chamber’s Executive Committee met to lay out succession plans in accordance with the organization’s by-laws. Tony Munno will serve out the remainder of Tom’s 2014 term. The nominating committee will meet as usual in the fall to slate 2015 officers. Within the next sixty days, Tony as acting president will appoint a vice president to assume his former responsibilities.
“We are grateful to Tom for serving the Chamber and appreciate his professionalism in this matter,” Tony said. “While we are very sorry to lose his enthusiasm, energy and leadership, we wish him well in his new position.”
The Oak Park - River Forest Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit member organization dedicated to promoting a vibrant economic community in the Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park and surrounding areas. We provide leadership, advocacy, information, events, workshops, networking and promotional opportunities for our over 400 members. For information about the Chamber, visit our website www.oprfchamber.org.
Contact: Cathy Yen, Executive Director
For immediate release:
Tony Munno Named Oak Park – River Forest Chamber of Commerce President
Oak Park, Illinois – The Board of Directors of the Oak Park – River Forest Chamber of Commerce today appointed Tony Munno to the office of President of its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Tony succeeds Tom Van Winkle, who resigned because of recent career changes.
Tony is a financial representative with Country Financial and a resident of Oak Park. He also sits on the Board of Oak Park River Forest PONY Baseball and is a member of the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce. Tony was named to the Board of the Chamber in December, 2012.
Tom Van Winkle elected to resign after taking a new position as Director of Member and Partnership Programs at Sigma Chi Fraternity Headquarters. In his resignation letter to the Board, Tom noted that the daily commute to Evanston as well as work-related travel led to his decision.
“It is with a very heavy heart that I must submit my resignation from the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors,” Tom wrote. I am happy in my new position, but find I don’t have the time needed to be an effective board member. Between community and travel requirements for this position, I feel it best to step aside.”
The Chamber’s Executive Committee met to lay out succession plans in accordance with the organization’s by-laws. Tony Munno will serve out the remainder of Tom’s 2014 term. The nominating committee will meet as usual in the fall to slate 2015 officers. Within the next sixty days, Tony as acting president will appoint a vice president to assume his former responsibilities.
“We are grateful to Tom for serving the Chamber and appreciate his professionalism in this matter,” Tony said. “While we are very sorry to lose his enthusiasm, energy and leadership, we wish him well in his new position.”
The Oak Park - River Forest Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit member organization dedicated to promoting a vibrant economic community in the Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park and surrounding areas. We provide leadership, advocacy, information, events, workshops, networking and promotional opportunities for our over 400 members. For information about the Chamber, visit our website www.oprfchamber.org.
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