Bolingbrook Chamber Names New President and CEO

Michael Carpanzano, a 26-year-old who is currently an assistant vice president at MB Financial Bank, will take over as president and CEO of the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce March 11. 

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The Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce made the announcement in an e-mail Monday morning. 

“We selected a leader who has achieved personal success, but also has an outstanding reputation in the Bolingbrook community and who has been an integral participant in the success of many local businesses, events and organizations in Bolingbrook," said Tom Castagnoli, general manager of The Promenade Bolingbrook and chairman of the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Castagnoli chaired the CEO/President selection committee, which also included executive board members and community business leaders. The board’s vote occurred "after an extensive search, selection process, and deliberations among directors and select business leaders in the community," according to the release. 

Carpanzano has worked for MB Financial Bank, N.A., for the past eight years. He started at an entry level position of customer service associate in May 2005 and has been the assistant vice president/banking center manager since 2008.

He simultaneously attended the University of St. Francis in Joliet where he received his bachelor of arts degree in business administration in 2008. In Dec. 2012, he earned his master’s degree in business administration.

Castagnoli said Carpanzano surpassed all of the requirements the board and its members felt were essential to the position, which included "achieving academic and professional success while demonstrating strong leadership skills, community involvement, integrity and a vision required to successfully lead the Bolingbrook Area Chamber."

“Chambers across the country have a defining role in how business is done locally and regionally,” Carpanzano said in the release. “It is with great honor that I take on this leadership role with the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce giving me the opportunity to cultivate economic growth for Bolingbrook and beyond.”

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As vice president at MB Financial Bank, Carpanzano built and led a strong sales team, excelled in building brand recognition and awareness throughout the community by his involvement with not-for-profit organizations and Chamber of Commerce leadership roles.

He has been a member of the Kiwanis Club of Bolingbrook and Romeoville since 2009, currently serving as chapter president. Prior to his presidency, he served as treasurer of this well-respected civic organization. Carpanzano is an active member of the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce, serving in a variety of positions including chair of the professional development committee and Young Professionals Association, among others. He is also an advisory board member for Rasmussen College’s School of Business in Romeoville, Ill., demonstrating his passion of giving back and mentoring the next generation of business leaders.

He has also held leadership roles or served as an active member of the following organizations: Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce, Bolingbrook/Romeoville Character Counts Coalition, Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce, March of Dimes, DuPage County Area Project (DuCAP), and Heart Haven Outreach, an organization dedicated to mentoring high school age youth through support groups, character and life skills education, service opportunities, and recreation.

Carpanzano has received numerous accolades including the “Presidents Award for Outstanding Community Service”, Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce, March 2012; “Kiwanian of the Year”, Kiwanis Club of Bolingbrook & Romeoville, October 2012; ”Community Service Award”,Lemont Girl Scouts, June 2012; and “Character Counts Award”, Bolingbrook/Romeoville Character Counts Coalition, October 2012.

“Being a center of influence for business owners, community leaders, and elected officials is an important component a being a strong chamber executive,” Carpanzano said.

“I look forward to working with the chamber board, staff, and members to enhance the principles previously set forth regarding commerce and pro-business legislative advocacy in Bolingbrook.”