Executive Board
George Aralis
Quality Food Products

Joann Blackman
Haymarket Center

Michael Burg
American Chartered Bank

George Dervenis
Columbus Meats

Alison Freidheim
Cougle Commission

Steve Huerkes, Jr.
John Morreale Meat Co


Ken Jarocki
Gustave Larson Company

Jim Lustman
Economy Packing

Louis Manis
Peoria Packing

Scott Mier
MB Financial Bank

Casey Milligan
Pioneer Wholesale Meats

Kieran Moran
Kingdom Farms

Melissa Otte
Maloney, Cunningham &
Devic

Marty Temchuk
Nealey Foods

Kaite Van Vlymen
Four Star Foods


Staff
Roger Romanelli
Executive Director

Steven Garrett
Administrative Assistant
Economic Development for Chicago
Improving Business Conditions
Assisting Business Operations
Economic Policy Advocate
Business Marketing Events
Economic and Community Development for Chicago
Since 1996 RFMA has proudly served businesses, property owners and residents on Chicago’s Near
Westside along with business and real estate partners throughout Chicagoland.  RFMA is a not-for-profit
economic development organization.









RFMA Services
Improving Business and Community Conditions
RFMA advocates for public works to improve transportation and safety conditions for streets, parking,
sewers, sidewalks and lighting.  RFMA was the driving force behind the new CTA Morgan St. Station.  

Accessing Government Economic Development Incentives
RFMA can help you take advantage of city, state and federal government incentives to save money.
For more information, view our "Government Business Incentives" page.

Business Networking
RFMA produces quality networking events to help you increase sales.  Ask about sponsorship and
marketing opportunities at the annual Membership Luncheon and "Taste of Randolph/Fulton Market."
Randolph/Fulton
Market Association

906 W. Randolph St.
Chicago IL 60607
Phone: (312) 243-0822
Fax: (312) 829-4743
E-mail:
rfma@juno.com
Roger Romanelli, Executive Director
Steven Garrett, Administrative Assistant
Roger visits Columbus Meats, an anchor company in
the Randolph/Fulton Market.
Steven is pictured with CLTV-News’ Tonya Francisco
at the “Taste of Randolph/Fulton Market.”
RFMA Executive Board Members join Chicago 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. (center) and Ms. Bionce Foxx
of the James Jordan Boys & Girls Club (upper right) at the 10th annual “Taste of Randolph/Fulton Market.”  Besides being
a showcase of Chicago’s finest food products, the “Taste” raises vital funds for RFMA and the Jordan Club, following
Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s call to the business community to support youth programs that improve neighborhood safety.
Leadership and Staff
Executive Board (click on photo for larger view)
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Membership Drive
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Current Event:
Membership Luncheon Photos
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