One of the best ways to network and use your membership to its fullest is to volunteer. Committee participation enables you to you to establish professional relationships and meet individuals throughout the healthcare industry and in your healthcare field. At the same time, your perspective and energy assists to shape the organization. Committee participation can also expand your talents, skills, and credentials beyond your current career focus. Opportunities include planning educational programs and networking events, engaging in marketing and advertising activities, participating in web site development, developing budgets and cash reserves, and recruiting and retaining members.

For more information on any committee, email the person below, or call the CHEF office at  (630) 832-1300.

Education Committee
The Education Committee shall be responsible for coordinating, planning, and initiating programs of high quality and interest to the Members. The Education Committee shall cooperate with the Board of Directors in planning such programs and any other extracurricular activities which the Member Organization may wish to undertake.

Contact: Kate Liebelt
Education Chairperson
hcliebel@gmail.com

Marketing Committee
The Marketing Committee shall be responsible for ensuring that the Member Organization has a professional and appropriate image in the marketplace and shall prepare the Member Organization's newsletters and other materials. The Marketing Committee shall work with the Board of Directors to develop supporting materials.

Contact:  Julie Weissman
Marketing Chairperson
julie.weissman@us.pwc.com

Networking Committee
The Networking Committee shall be responsible for developing and implementing networking opportunities at all Member Organization events.

Contact: Kate Liebelt
Education Chairperson
hcliebel@gmail.com

Website Committee
The Website Committee shall be responsible for the design, revision, and continued development of the Member Organization's website. The Website Committee will interact with all other advisory committees to insure correct information is presented on the Member Organization's website.

Contact: Srinnath Tumu
Website Chairperson
stumu@iit.edu

Finance Committee
The Finance Committee shall be responsible for assisting the Treasurer and the Board of Directors in managing the financial aspects of the organization including the development of an annual budget, determination of investment vehicles for cash reserves and other financially related tasks as assigned by the Board of Directors.

Contact: Richard Ferraro
Treasurer
richard.ferraro@comcast.net

Membership Committee
The Membership Committee shall be responsible for the recruitment and retention of members and will assist the Membership Chair in developing recruitment and retention incentive programs, organizing a new member welcome reception and an informational reception for prospective members. The Membership Committee shall interact with the Board of Directors to develop materials for both prospective and new members.

Contact: Dara Webb
Membership Chairperson
daramwebb@yahoo.com