Board of Directors

THE 2026 CHICAGO CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS WANTS TO THANK OUR MEMBERSHIP FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE CHICAGO CHAPTER! 

The Chicago Chapter of ICRI Board of Directors is made up of volunteer members working toward the betterment of our Chapter and our Industry through Education, Communication and Partnership.

Each officer and director has made a commitment to the Chapter to donate time and effort necessary to continue the work of our founding members. Directors commit to a Two-Year position on the Board, working to provide educational and social events, charity fundraisers and guidance to our membership. Those interested should possess general knowledge of our industry and our chapter; and be able to participate in planning, development and production of chapter events. Each year there are Three open positions on the Board of Directors. Those interested in becoming a director should contact our Nominating Committee for further information and consideration. 

CLICK HERE to review the experience and statements of the 2026 candidates.


There are Many Opportunities for You to Support the Chicago Chapter!

  • Join A Chapter Committee, Volunteering As Much Or As Little Time As Your Busy Schedule Allows!
  • Help Out At A Chapter Event, Assisting With Setup, Registration Or Provide A Presentation!
  • Advertise In The Chapter Newsletter: The Concrete Reinforcer!
  • Network With Other Industry Leaders And Recommend They Join ICRI!

2026 Chapter Goals

  • Increase Membership & Attendance @ Chapter Events
  • Increase Involvement of Students & Young Professionals
  • Encourage Diversity within Chapter Membership
  • Cross-Market Chapter Activities with other Trade Organizations
  • Achieve Chapter of the Year Award
  • Chapter Involvement in Community Volunteering

Joni Jones

Chapter President

Braun Intertec Corporation

Stephen Schmitt, Jr.

Immed. Past President

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

Victor Ligocki

Chapter Vice President

McCann Industries, Inc.

Will Markunas

Chapter Secretary

Golf Construction

Diego Romero

Walker Consultants

Danielle Hall

Director until 2027

W.R. Meadows

Peter Nelson

Director until 2027

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

Colin Rueb

Director until 2027

Raths, Raths & Johnson, Inc.

James Zeller

Director until 2027

Walker Consultants

Joseluis Alvarez

Director until 2028

Klein and Hoffman, Inc.

Rebecca Havel

Director until 2028

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

Brent Rogers

Director until 2028

Pullman

Shawn Seaton

Director until 2028

Golf Construction