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2026-2027 Board of Directors


2026-27 CATA Executive Board
(L-R) Jerry Haggerty, Steve Phillipos, Emir Abinion, Jennifer Morand 

Steve Phillipos
2026-27 CATA Chairman
2027 Chicago Auto Show Co-Chairman
Chevrolet of Homewood
Ford of Homewood


Ryan Kelly
2027 Chicago Auto Show Chairman
Kelly Nissan

Jerry Haggerty
2026-27 CATA Vice Chairman
 Haggerty Buick GMC in Villa Park
Haggerty Ford in West Chicago
Jerry Haggerty Chevrolet in Glen Ellyn

Emir Abinion
2026-27 CATA Treasurer & Secretary 
 Fox Valley GMC 
Fox Valley Volkswagen
Fox Valley Volkswagen of Crystal Lake

Tom Conlin
Tirapelli Ford in Shorewood

John Crane
Glenview Luxury Imports
Hawk Auto Group (Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Jeep, Mazda, Ram, Subaru, Volkswagen)

Jeff Hopkins
Hopkins Ford in Elgin

Fred Marks
Classic Kia of Waukegan
Classic Toyota of Waukegan


Dan Marquardt
Legislative Affairs Liaison
Marquardt of Barrington GMC

Jason Roberts
Advantage Acura of Naperville
Advantage Chevrolet Bolingbrook
Advantage Chevrolet in Bridgeview
Advantage Chevrolet Hodgkins
Advantage Toyota Calumet City 

Chris Weck
Elgin Kia
Volkswagen of Palatine


Tom Wehmeier
Community Honda of Orland Park


Jared Wickstrom
Dick Wickstrom Chevrolet


PAST PRESIDENTS & BOARD CHAIRPERSONS

View a full listing of CATA Past Presidents & Board Chairpersons HERE

BOARD OF DIRECTOR COMMITTEES 2026-2027

Auto Show Executive

  • Ryan Kelly, Chairman
  • Steve Phillipos, Co-Chairman
  • Jerry Haggerty
  • Emir Abinion

Civic and Dealer Relations &
First Look for Charity

  • Jered Wickstrom, Chairman
  • Tom Wehmeier
  • Jeff Hopkins
  • Tom Conlin
  • Chris Weck


DriveChicago.com

  • Tom Wehmeier, Chairman
  • Jared Wickstrom
  • Fred Marks
  • Chris Weck
  • Tom Conlin

Employee Relations

  • Jerry Haggerty, Chairman
  • Ryan Kelly
  • Tom Wehmeier
  • Dan Marquardt
  • John Crane

Finance, Pension, Audit & Compensation

  • Steve Phillipos, Chairman
  • Jerry Haggerty
  • Emir Abinion
  • Ryan Kelly

Government Relations

  • Emir Abinion, Chairman
  • Dan Marquardt
  • John Crane
  • Fred Marks
  • Chris Weck
  • Jason Roberts

Media Strategy

  • Fred Marks, Chairman
  • Jeff Hopkins
  • Steve Phillipos
  • Tom Conlin
  • Jason Roberts


Member Benefits

  • John Crane, Chairman
  • Emir Abinion
  • Jeff Hopkins
  • Jason Roberts
  • Jared Wickstrom

Nominating Committee

  • Steve Phillipos, Chairman
  • Jerry Haggerty
  • Emir Abinion
  • Ryan Kelly

CATA ELECTIONS

Elections for the CATA Board of Directors are held annually in the spring. Candidates are selected by a Board-appointed Nominating Committee.

Individuals interested in becoming a CATA Director are encouraged to contact CATA President Jennifer Morand at jmorand@drivechicago.com.


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