The Chicago Architecture Center names Eleanor Gorski as its new CEO

The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) has named a successor in its search to replace longtime President and CEO Lynn Osmond after her retirement in March. Eleanor Esser Gorski will step into the Chief Executive's role with over 25 years of experience in architecture, historic preservation, and urban planning from her prior work for the city’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD), tenure as director of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, and recent academic appointment at the UIC School of Architecture. “Eleanor has extensive experience working with communities, municipalities, and stakeholders to create community wealth,” former DPD colleague Maurice Cox said in a statement. “Her understanding of the power of design, practical experience in the field and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes uniquely positions her to lead an organization like the CAC.” Previously: Chicago Architecture Center President & CEO Lynn Osmond is s...

The Chicago Architecture Center names Eleanor Gorski as its new CEO

The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) has named a successor in its search to replace longtime President and CEO Lynn Osmond after her retirement in March.

Eleanor Esser Gorski will step into the Chief Executive's role with over 25 years of experience in architecture, historic preservation, and urban planning from her prior work for the city’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD), tenure as director of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, and recent academic appointment at the UIC School of Architecture.

“Eleanor has extensive experience working with communities, municipalities, and stakeholders to create community wealth,” former DPD colleague Maurice Cox said in a statement. “Her understanding of the power of design, practical experience in the field and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes uniquely positions her to lead an organization like the CAC.”

Previously: Chicago Architecture Center President & CEO Lynn Osmond is s...