Chicago Harbor Safety Committee

As a partnership between the private sector and government agencies, the Chicago Harbor Safety Committee is here to review, recommend, and to help implement actions for the safe, shared use of Chicago's lakefront and river for commercial and recreational purposes. 

Our Leadership

President

Dan Russell, Hornblower Cruises

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Vice President

Mike McElroy, Wendella 

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Secretary

David Brezina, Chicago Yachting Association

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Treasurer

Don Campbell, Kindra Lake Towing

Sector Representatives

Commercial Vessel Operators    49- Passengers

Joe Donofrio, Free Spirit Cruises

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Commercial Vessel Operators    50+ Passengers

Tom Blakely, Chicago's First Lady Cruises

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Commercial Vessel Operators   Barge & Towing

Dan Vascik, IMT

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Bareboat Charter Operators

Ron Silvia, Chicago Electric Boat Company

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Merchant Mariners

Ray Novak, Intl Ship Masters' Assoc. - Lodge 3

Recreational Boating Organizations  Power & Sail

Russ Salzman, Columbia Yacht Club

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Human Powered Craft    Paddling and Rowing

John McDermott, Greater ChicagoDragon Boat Club

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Civic/Neighborhood/Environmental Advocacy Org.

John Quail, Friends of the Chicago River

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Shoreline Facility Operators

Ben Alden, Westrec Marina Management

Our Actions

Since its inception the Chicago Harbor Safety Committee has been quite active in