Our Team

OUR TEAM

DUNCAN GEDDES

Executive Director


At The Parks Chamber, Duncan will utilize his network of relationships and contacts that have been built over many years to help grow its membership, increase the connection between members, and maximize the organization’s sponsorship potential. For the past 30 years, Duncan served as the Head Golf Professional at Aldeen Golf Club and worked to create a course widely regarded as one of Illinois’ finest and most affordable public facilities. Over the years, Duncan administered seven state championships, hundreds of charitable and corporate golf outings, and countless social events. In hosting these events and serving the clubs patrons, Duncan has developed a network that connects with private businesses and public entities. As a long-standing member of the Rockford Cosmopolitan Club, Duncan has worked to help fund numerous local charities including Crusader Clinic. Duncan looks forward to utilizing his love of the game and love of community to help grow The Parks Chamber. Connect with him on Linked In here or email Duncan@ParksChamber.com.



SANDRA WOLFE

Member Support


As the Assistant to Mayor Jury, Sandra Wolfe has, over the past few years, made an big impact at the City of Loves Park. She has now been kind enough to assist The Parks Chamber by helping as our Director of Membership Support. Sandra’s business experience has made her a perfect fit for managing The Parks Chamber database, membership MMS system, social media and event calendars. Sandra’s help with ribbon cuttings, networking events and other special events including the golf outing have been extremely helpful. 

DAVID SIDNEY

PLACEMAKING IN THE PARKS PROJECT LEAD


Through The Parks Chamber, David serves as the project lead for Placemaking in The Parks. David is the CEO and Founder of Place Foundry LLC. He has worked in the field of community planning and marketplace development for over 20 years in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. He has seen the power of purpose-driven Placemaking and development to transform communities. David is an accomplished urban planner, and he was recently appointed to serve on the State of Illinois Capital Development Board. His purpose is to help individuals, organizations, and communities build Magnetic Destinations for commerce, housing, learning, and healthy living. He previously worked for Transform Rockford, the City of Rockford, StudioGWA, The Buckley Companies, and GreenbergFarrow. Connect with him on LinkedIn here.

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