Near West Side CDC Board of Directors

Near West Side Community Development Corporation (NWCDC) is an organization with a diverse leadership team. It's board of directors is comprised of community residents, heads of faith based insitutions, athletics and entertainment executives, and other professionals. The following is a list of current board members:

Albert D. Tyson, III (Board President)
Pastor, St. Stephen's Church

Edwin Dunn
Partner, Baker and McKenzie

Howard Pizer
Executive Vice President, Chicago White Sox

Jeanette Williams
Community Resident

Mary A. Laraia
Community Resident

Donna Pugh
Attorney, Foley & Lardner

Marilyn Katz
Principal, MK Communications

Shirley Chappell (Treasurer)
Community Resident

Wilma E. Ward (Secretary)
Program Director, Near West Side Community Development Corporation

Rochelle Williford
Administrative Assistant Crane High School

Willie Wright
Community Resident