Our Mission

Founded in 1997, the Chicago Interactive Marketing Association (CIMA) is a dedicated group of digital and interactive marketing professionals working to provide the Chicago interactive marketing community with opportunities to network, learn, and share expertise.

In addition to providing opportunities to the professional community, CIMA is investing in Chicago’s future as a leader in technology through educational programs, grants, and mentorships. CIMA gives back to the Chicago community at large, partnering with Off the Street Club and Tutoring Chicago.

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Our Culture

It’s the members that make CIMA great!

Fundamental changes in technology and culture have transformed business, and it is CIMA’s role to connect, illuminate, and partner with members to elevate the quality of marketing practiced, the image, and talent available. The goal is to advance, support and do more. This makes collaboration, generosity and goodwill the definition of what we offer.

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Our Sponsors

Sponsorships help provide exposure to CIMA, and they underscore your company's commitment to the Chicago Interactive community at large.

Sponsorship ensures our ability to continue to produce great programming at convenient and exciting venues. Sponsorship includes both online and on site exposure at events for your brand and message and allows for direct interaction with all attendees. None of this would be possible without the continual support of our sponsors!

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Our Volunteers

If you would like to get involved with CIMA, volunteering is a great start.

You can volunteer for an event, a committee, or a philanthropy team.

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Our Board

Board members have the responsibility of donating their time to make CIMA a success. They help execute plans and strategies for CIMA events and undertakings.

Board members are required to attend monthly Board meetings and contribute time and effort to further the success of the CIMA organization. The Board reviews and approves the organization's strategic plans, oversees financial integrity, and monitors performance against achievement of strategy and long-term vision. Opportunities within the Board begin at the Director level, and can progress into a Vice President position.

Eric Whobrey | Senior Project Manager
Eric Whobrey
President
Mike Hadgis | Global VP, Revenue & Partnerships
Mike Hadgis
President Emeritus
Sarah Robertson | President
Sarah Robertson
Executive Director
Ricky Green | Sales Operations and Strategy Analyst
Ricky Green
Treasurer
Brenda Coan | Director, Ad Sales
Brenda Coan
VP, Membership
Barbara Stahl | Consultant
Barbara Stahl
Director, Membership
Lisa A. Medina |
Lisa A. Medina
VP, Personnel
David Ruiz | Senior Director
David Ruiz
Director, Personnel
Nick Cheetany | Vice President
Nick Cheetany
Director, Education
Valerie West | Marketing and Sales Associate
Valerie West
VP, Marketing
Jeff Daniel | Vice President, Media & Analytics
Jeff Daniel
Partnerships Chair
Jason Lindsay | Senior National Marketing Manager
Jason Lindsay
Director, Marketing
Shannon Roth | VP, Regional Sales
Shannon Roth
VP, Agency Relations
Ray Pellicore | Senior Interactive Technical Manager
Ray Pellicore
VP, Interactive
Binish Khan | Web Developer
Binish Khan
Director, Interactive
Brent Richey | Vice President of Sales - Central Region
Brent Richey
VP, Sponsorship
Lynn Fink | Director, National Media Partnerships
Lynn Fink
VP, Philanthropy
Trisha Tolly | Senior Account Executive
Trisha Tolly
VP, Social Events
Ashley (Hanrahan) Schroeder | Senior Account Executive
Ashley (Hanrahan) Schroeder
Director, Social Events
Chelsie Patterson | Account Supervisor
Chelsie Patterson
Director of Philanthropy
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