Chicago’s Oldest Boys and Girls Club
Since 1900
Off The Street Club gives the boys and girls of Chicago a safe place to learn, play, laugh and grow, and an alternative to drugs, gangs, and violence they face every day.
It’s All About The Kids
Since 1900, the kids who have walked through the doors of Off The Street Club have benefited from mentorship, rich programming, and a safe place to grow and learn.
The Place for Chicago Kids
John McMurray opens a first-of-its-kind community center for inner-city children.
The Name That Stuck
The center officially becomes "Off The Street Club."
A Holiday Tradition Begins
OTSC hosts its first Holiday Luncheon.
Chicago’s Ad Community Steps Up
The Advertising Club of Chicago becomes an early supporter of OTSC.
A Partnership to Last Generations
The Chicago Advertising Association begins its longstanding support of the club.
A Steady Place in Unsteady Times
OTSC stands strong as a stable community resource throughout World War I.
Backed By A Business Titan
Julius Rosenwald, part-owner and chairman of Sears, Roebuck and Co., becomes an important early supporter and benefactor of OTSC.
Summer Camp, OTSC Style
Camp Moss opens in Michigan.
Sweet Competition
OTSC hosts its first Watermelon Party and Eating Contest.
More Than Just a Club
New programs expand opportunities in sports, drama, tumbling, boxing, and more.
Champions in Center Field
OTSC's baseball team wins the Chicago American Championship.
A New Camp Tradition Begins
Camp Mark Twain (later renamed Camp Mathieu) opens in Wheaton, IL.
Staff
Maurice Fears, Sr.
Executive Director
Fred Barnes, Jr.
Director Information Technology & Music Programs
Alisa Brill
Vice President Finance & Operations
Javontae Essie
Program Assistant
Jason Hall
Program Assistant
Cass Hill
Director
Camp & Arts Programs
Dale Holmes
Program Director
Pierre Johnson
Program Assistant
Greg Koerner
Director
Development & Marketing
Reginald Ratliff
Program Assistant
Yatameke Towns
Program Assistant
Ronald Trotter
Director
Athletic Programs & Maintenance
Ranayah Williamson
Program Assistant
Board of Directors
Betsy D. Holden
President
Former Co-Chief Executive Officer,
Kraft Foods
Former Senior Advisor,
McKinsey & Company
Yvonne Furth
Executive Vice President
Former President & Chief Executive Officer,
FCB Chicago
Dennis FitzSimons
Executive Director
Chairman,
McCormick Foundation
Jack M. Klues
Executive Director
Former Chairman,
Publicis Groupe Media
Bradley Ritter
Executive Director
Partner,
Paul Hastings, LLP
Allison Aaron
Managing Director,
Zeno Group Chicago
Veronica Appleton, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President
Publicis Media Groupe
Chris Boothe
Chief Executive Officer,
Publicis Media
Scott Farrell
Former President
Global Corporate Communications,
Golin
Cary Goss
Former Vice President,
Adobe
Kelly Graves
Chief Executive Officer,
Eastport Holdings
Mary Kay Haben
Former President,
North America
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
Ron D’Innocenzo
Chief Creative Officer,
Golin
Kate Jeffers
Chief Executive Officer,
Leo
Richard Jernstedt
President & Chief Executive Officer,
The Jernstedt Company
Brian Kilmer
Vice President,
Business Development
The Trade Desk
Katherine Latham
Managing Partner,
Talman Consultants
Michael Locasio
Chief Financial Officer,
Reyes Beverage Group
Tina Manikas
Chief Engagement Officer,
Rate
Delia Marshall
President,
Eicoff Chicago
Carrie Miller
Global Chief of Staff,
Creative & Strategy
Edelman
Jennifer Neumann
Chief Executive Officer,
BBDO Chicago
Kevin Newell
Former Global Chief Marketing Officer,
McDonald’s Corporation
Brian Nix
Chief Executive Officer & Founder,
Labor Solutions, LLC
Michael Nolan
Managing Principal,
Azure Strategy Group LLC
Kristen Nomura
Managing Director of Americas, LCS
Tom O’Keefe
Creative Chairman,
BarkleyOKRP
Kat Ott
President,
Havas Chicago
Mark P. Pacchini
Former Director of Corporate Partnerships
Kellogg School of Management
Northwestern University
Sujal Patel
Senior Vice President Technology,
Kohl’s Corporation
Bob Scarpelli
Former Chairman and
Chief Creative Officer,
DDB Worldwide
Rocco Smeriglio
Director Media Sales,
Marriott International
Rich Stoddart
Chairman,
Hasbro, Inc.
Patti Winegar
Former Chief Executive Officer,
SPM Marketing & Communications
Auxiliary Board
Kaitlyn Williams
President
Afrah Jahan
Vice President
Keeley Carson
Vice President
Michelle Martin
Secretary