About Us
Explore Oak Park and Beyond is the state-certified convention and visitors bureau for Western Cook County, representing the communities of Bellwood, Berkeley, Broadview, Brookfield, Elmwood Park, Forest Park, Franklin Park, Hillside, La Grange, La Grange Park, Maywood, Melrose Park, Northlake, North Riverside, Oak Park, River Forest, River Grove, Riverside, Schiller Park, and Westchester.
Staff
Annie Coakley, Executive Director
Hilary Kanuch, Community Engagement Manager
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the region of the near west suburbs of Chicago please email us. Join our mailing list so you don't miss out on exciting events happening in the area.
Strategic Plan Summary
Explore Oak Park & Beyond concluded a Strategic Plan to help guide the organization from 2026 - 2027. Click here to read the executive summary.
Explore Oak Park and Beyond Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Jackie Iovinelli – Chair
Executive Director, Park District of Forest Park
Erika Corona Owens – Vice Chair
Marketing Manager, Loyola Medicine
Darion Hills - Treasurer
Executive Director, Broadview Park District
Susan Crane – Secretary
Historic Properties and Special Events Manager, Park District of Oak Park
Board Members
Donnie Biggins - Owner, Robert's West Side
Nancy Cummings - President, Cummings Marketing Communications
Terri Evans - Business Owner, Maywood
Liz Holt - Owner, Taproot Akashic Healing
Peter Janunas - Owner, Gears 2 You
Anne Pezella - Baird & Warner
Andrea Rodgers - Senior Vice President, Guest Experience and Operations - Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Camille Wilson White - Executive Director, Oak Park Area Arts Council
Dan Yopchick - Chief Communications Officer, Village of Oak Park