Chicago Propeller Club named International Club of the Year

A year ago, the Chicago Propeller Club held its first event since 2008, now we are delighted to report the club has been named International Club of the Year at the International Propeller Club convention in Tampa! 🍾 Our President Chris Carr and club VP Ben Pinnington accepted the award from Joel Whitehead from the …

Chicago Propeller Club welcomes JD Fields as bronze sponsor

We’re excited to welcome JD Fields & Company as the Chicago Propeller Club’s newest bronze sponsor and look forward to working with Dru Kocina and the rest of the team. A key player in the region’s manufacturing sector with a special focus on the maritime industry, JD Fields provides essential steel products that support key …

Chicago Propeller Club expands operations with new committee members

The newly reformed Chicago Propeller Club is strengthening its organizing committee with two senior appointments. The new board members are Chad Cailteux owner of 5R Enterprises, LLC of Morris, Illinois and Jason Brown operations manager of Lakes and Rivers Contracting of Lemont, Illinois.  Chicago Propeller Club President Chris Carr welcomed the Chad and Jason to …

Chicago Propeller Club welcomes Cassiday Schade law firm as silver sponsor

We are delighted to report growth in our membership with one of Chicago’s top law firms Cassiday Schade LLP joining us as a Silver sponsor. A very warm welcome to John O’Donnell John O’Donnell Jr. Adam McCabe Luke Sawicki to our membership. Cassiday Schade LLP is a litigation law firm headquartered in Chicago, with a …

Chicago Propeller Club devastated by Aaron Bensinger’s passing

We are devastated to learn of the passing of Central Marine Logistics Vice President Aaron Bensinger, a true expert on all matters maritime, a wonderful friend and proud family man and supporter of the Chicago Propeller Club. Aaron has been described as “a fine culinarian, an excellent leader, a talented businessman, a trusting friend, a …