SETH R. KAGY
Chairman of the Board
Vice President Sales & Guest Experience/Navy Pier
Seth Kagy is the vice president of Sales and Guest Experience for Navy Pier, joining the team in 2017. He is responsible for overseeing all operations and management of the Guest Experience and Services Division, as well as developing and implementing programs to enhance the overall guest experience at The Pier.
Kagy develops strategies and innovative approaches to increase revenues from private events and rentals on the East End complex. Under his leadership, the Guest Experience team has implemented employee job readiness programs, enhanced staff and Pier partner training, and strengthened the Guest Experience Team.
His efforts have resulted in more detailed-oriented services and support offerings to the Pier’s 9.2 million annual visitors. Kagy has worked in the downtown Chicago hospitality industry for the past 20 years. His passion is creating memorable experiences for guests from around the world.
KAREN M BOBOS, M.S. ED.
Vice Chairman of the Board
Owner/CEO Kb Fitness Solutions, Inc.
Working in the fitness industry since 1999, Bobos launched Kb Fitness Solutions, Inc. in 2006, helping individuals find time for their health by bringing wellness services to their homes and workplaces. A member of the Chamber for 14 years, Bobos has lived in Streeterville since 2002, and holds the neighborhood and the success of its businesses close to her heart. It’s not only the neighborhood she calls home, but it’s also where she and her husband Stephen raise their three children. She is an active member of the Streeterville Parents Group, The Magnificent Mile Association, The Greater River North Business Association and the Professional Women’s Club of Chicago.
BOAZ BELL
Treasurer
Relationship Manager for Financial Institutions/Heartland Payment Systems
Bell is a dedicated professional who goes above and beyond assisting his customers. An entrepreneur at heart, he understands
where the business owner is coming from as he has built business here in the U.S. and overseas.
Bell has over 25 years of business-to-business (small/medium/enterprise) sales and sales management experience.
He started his career in 1994 in the credit card processing industry.
Bell is an avid cyclist, mountain climber, drummer and scuba diver.