The Chicago NAFA Chapter hosted their annual Breakfast Meeting and Auto Show event on February 14 at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place.
Pictured left to right: Bill Kugel, Volvo; Steve DiPiero, Donlen; Eric Anderson, Donlen; Pat Mazzone, Donlen;
and Tim Pate, PARS.
With over 100 NAFA Members, Affiliates, and guests attendance, this was one of the largest events of the year for their chapter, according to Membership Committee Chair Kevin Kiedrow. During the breakfast meeting chapter elections were held. The 2014 chapter leaders will be:
Chapter Chair: Diane Lopez, Abbott
Chapter Vice Chair: Samantha Wilson, Crown Imports
Chapter Treasurer: Nancy Flaherty, John Deere
Chapter Secretary: David Lighthall, CFM/CAFM; Kraft Foods Group
The new term begins on April 8 at the Annual business meeting taking place at the 2014 I&E.
Afterward, OEMs had an opportunity to present their new 2015 product lineup.
Pictured left to right: Ron Fantetti, Village of Oak Park; James Sarrows, Village of Oak Park; Scott Edidin, Wheels Inc.; Chris Mann, Takeda; and Jeff Mehner, Takeda.
Based on feedback from attendees, the Chicago Chapter continues to provide valuable and worthwhile meeting content. Kiedrow said, "We have increased our proactive interaction with members over the past fifteen months, and will host the chapter’s first webinar meeting in March." 
Pictured left to right: Diane Wick, Napleton; Randy Dusek, Chrysler; Michelle Parker, Napleton; Rick Nicoletti, Napleton; and Nikki Kleve, Donlen.