You may email us collectively at board@s8c.org or individually as noted below.
Minutes from our monthly board meetings can be found here.
Chair
Nick Mann (he/him)
[ Black Fires ]
Coordinates all Section 8 Chicago activities, presides over all board meetings, provides general guidance, secondary signer of financial disbursements (in addition to finance/treasurer), primary contact with external organizations (e.g. Fire, etc.)
Vice Chair
Sean Callaghan (he/him)
[ Whiskey Brothers 05 ]
Assists Chairperson in coordinating all ISA activities, fills in for chair when needed (board or external meetings), coordinates communication between board members (distributes agenda, sets meeting times, etc.), may sign in place of Chair on disbursements, responsible for minutes of meetings, keeps record of all votes.
Director of Finance
Carri Alldredge (she/her)
[ Independent ]
Responsible for recommending financial policies and procedures which further the Corporation’s goal of supporting the Chicago Fire Soccer Club ; provides monthly income/expense reports to Board of Directors by the fifteenth (15) day of the following month; provides to the public a quarterly accounts balance sheet by the fifteenth (15) day of April, July, and October.
Director of Marketing
Joaquin (Joe) Nolasco (he/him)
[ Barn Burners 1871 ]
Develops and executes a comprehensive annual marketing plan targeting existing and new supporters of the Chicago Fire Football Club. The primary objective of the plan will be to assist the ISA in reaching its annual goals for support and growth of the fanbase. Such a plan and associated elements shall include, but not be limited to, digital media, print media and effective methods to reach out to existing and potential supporters.
Director of Operations
Terry Nill (he/him)
[ Barn Burners 1871 ]
The Director of Operations is primarily tasked with game-day operations both in and out of the stadium. These duties include supervising the tailgate, match set-up crew and coordinating with various groups on game-day needs for all Fire games. Aside from game-day duties, the Director of Operations is also obligated to meet with the Fire front office at various points (typically monthly, minimally quarterly) to review any issues or complaints related to game-day operations. The Director of Operations is also required to liaise with opposition teams’ Front Office representatives, opposition supporters’ groups representatives, League officials, as well as local law enforcement (at home or away) as deemed necessary on a game by game basis.
Directors of Communications
Saul Brambila (he/him) & Allison Hack (she/her)
saul@s8c.org & allison@s8c.org
[ Arson City Ultras ]
Maintains supporter registration and email database; responsible for production of newsletter, social media, communication with supporters groups and independent supporters, providing press releases, and any other public relations; supervises assistant director and webmaster; coordinates with the Front Office to arrange proper game-day credentials for media working on behalf of ISA (writers and photographers).
Director of Fundraising
(Vacant)
Creates, develops, and maintains ways to generate donations to help the ISA carry out its stated purpose. This includes but is not limited to the oversight of tailgates, coordination of design and production of merchandise, and creating contacts within the Chicago soccer community for auction or raffle items. This position also includes seeking out other non-profits within the Chicago soccer community to partner with for fundraising campaigns.
Director of Events
Mauricio Pineda (he/him)
[ Barn Burners 1871 ]
Coordinates/oversees all external activities, including but not limited to, travel and ticketing for away games, volunteers, and other social activities. The Director of Events is also required to liaise with opposition teams’ Front Office representatives, opposition supporters’ groups representatives, League officials, as well as local law enforcement (at home or away) as deemed necessary on a game by game basis.