Mission | Area of Service | Why PEBA Formed | Officers | Directors | Honorary Member | Executive Director

Mission Statement

We are a Local Not-For-Profit Business Association Designed to Promote the Visibility and Growth of Existing and New Business in the Pulaski Elston Business Association Corridor. As a successful service organization PEBA will attempt to create a united community by promoting growth and positive relations among the neighborhood, local business and government agencies.

Areas of Service

Our primary area of service is Argyle on the north, the Kennedy on the south, Cicero on the west and Lawndale on the east. We also encourage members beyond these points and welcome their support. Please join our cause. We look forward to your support.

PEBA was formed to:

• Revitalize our community and government by promoting businesses and industry
• Serve as business liaison between the community and government leaders
• Provide opportunities for shared services
• Promote opportunities for shared services
• Promote a sense of identity for area businesses
• Educate and Promote the growth of our member organization through education of its members

Officers

• Richard Carlson President
  Bird Ladder & Equipment
  4361 N. Elston
  Chicago, IL 60641
  
  
• Peggy Riordan Vice President
  The Baked Tomato Restaurant
  4358 N. Elston Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60630
  
  
• Brent Carter Secretary/Treasurer
  Attorney at Law
  4129 N. Ridgeway
  Chicago, IL 60618
  
  

Directors

• John Considine
  Keller-Williams Realty
  4601 N. Western Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60625
  
  
• Peggy Gudbrandsen
  Gudbrandsen Frame Company
  4565 N. Elston Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60630
  
  
• Brian Langowski, DDS
  4445 N. Elston Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60618
  
  
• Melanie Reschke
  4133 N. Springfield Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60618
  
  
• George Santiago
  First Chicago Bank & Trust
  4343 N. Elston Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60641
  
  
• Carmen Torres
  Parkway Bank & Trust
  4480 W. Lawrence Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60630
  
  

Honorary Board Member

Alderman Margaret Laurino
39th Ward Public Service Office

Executive Director

Dawn D'Amico

We extend a special thank you to the elected leaders, city officials, Department of Planning and Development, individuals and local businesses who have generously donated time and funds to help make this organization possible.