CLMA Staff & Board Members
- Executive Director
- CLMA Board
- Board Meeting Dates
Larissa Tyler
Since 2004, Executive Director Larissa Tyler has been leading the Central Lake View Merchants Association though a period of growth from a small one-employee operation to a fully-staffed modern office and a greatly expanded membership.
During her term as Executive Director, Larissa has created the popular annual showcases "How Lake View Looks" and "Rhythm Of The Night," helping promote fashion and theatrical arts in the community. She also serves as Editor In Chief of CLMA's Ambassador newsletter.
As CLMA's primary representative, Larissa also brings a professional presence to many community and city government meetings, representing the businesses of Central Lake View and keeping them informed of all the latest state and local developments.
CLMA Executive Board Members
President
Mark Knight
Asst. Vice President,
State Bank of Countryside
Vice President
Ric Hess
Owner, Sheffield?s Beer & Wine Garden
Vice President
David Gassman
Owner, Spin
Treasurer
Norman Groetzinger
Exec. Dir., Counseling Center of Lake View
Secretary
Virginia Carstarphen
Owner, Trader Todd?s
Executive Director
Larissa M. Tyler
The Central Lake View Merchants Association
CLMA Board Members
Kevin Heckman
Producing Artistic Director, Stage Left Theatre
Michael R. Lufrano
Vice President, Community Affairs & General Counsel, Chicago Cubs
Jeremy J. McDole
Lakeview Zone Manager, Standard Bank and Trust Company
Cynthia Porcelli
Owner, Genacelli Salon & Day Spa
Vince Rizzo
Owner, Cubs Park Services
Jim Schuman
Owner, Berlin Nightclub
Woody Slaymaker
Owner, Slaymaker Gallery & Framing
William Toguri
Owner, J. Toguri Mercantile
Jacqui Toia
Owner, Leona?s Restaurant
If you have an inquiry for a specific board member,
you may reach them via our main mailbox at clma@mylakeview.com
CLMA Board Meeting dates
All Board meetings wil be held at the CLMA office located at
867 W. Buckingham Place, Chicago, IL.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
A Holiday Party will be held in lieu of December's Board meeting (TBA).


