2023 MEMBERS
Ivaldo Basso
Barbara Calabrese
Thomas Derhake
Dean Egerter*
Chris Girgenti
Daniel Goldsmith
Ari Greenberg
J C Groon
Mark Holroyd
Gregg Latterman
Jeff Malehorn
Jonathan McCulloch
Katherine Minarik
Eric Nordness
Kelly Padgett
Vijen Patel
Tim Phair
Adam Pressman
William Starshak
Shana Sumers
Samir Suri
Cale Vennum
Greg Watson
Kevin Willer*
*Council Co-Chairs
ABOUT THE CHICAGO DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
The U.S. Soccer Chicago Development Council was established in 2015 by a group of local business leaders who care deeply about the beautiful game in the United States.
Organized in U.S. Soccer’s headquarter city (Chicago), it is the Federation’s first Development Council.
With more than 20 members in Chicago, these philanthropic and community leaders are helping change lives and inspire the nation through soccer.
Today, their work has paved the way for sister Councils across the country.
support council inititiaves
Development Councils are honored to support coaches with free coaching education in diverse communities across America through U.S. Soccer’s Coach for Community program.
CHICAGO DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL EVENTS
As local ambassadors for U.S. Soccer, the Chicago Development Council hosts unique and premium events to build the U.S. Soccer community, deepen its connection with the Federation, and grow support to its initiatives.
an exclusive evening with gregg berhalter
Fall 2022
VIP LUNCHEON FEATURING JILL ELLIS, BENEFITING WOMEN IN COACHING
Fall 2019
NIGHT OUT AT WRIGLEY
FEATURING USMNT HEAD COACH GREGG BERHALTER, USMNT GENERAL MANAGER EARNIE STEWART, CHICAGO CUBS EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN TOM RICKETTS AND CUBS PRESIDENT OF BASEBALL OPERATIONS THEO EPSTEIN
Spring 2019
CHICAGO OPEN HOUSE & WOMEN’S WORLD CUP DRAW PARTY
Winter 2018
VIP EVENING WITH uswnt veteran HEATHER O’REILLY
Summer 2018
USMNT VIEWING PARTY AT WRIGLEY
Fall 2017
COPA AMERICA CELEBRATION & BENEFIT FOR PLAYER SCHOLARSHIPS
Fundraising more than $50,000 for youth player scholarships
Summer 2016
U.S. Soccer extends a special thank you to the Chicago Development Council members for truly changing lives, developing a sport and inspiring a nation. Learn more here about how U.S. Soccer, along with the Development Councils in other areas, are impacting soccer in the United States.
If you are interested in joining the Chicago Development Council, please contact U.S. Soccer at circles@ussoccer.org.