# Guy Chipparoni

> Guy “Chip” Chipparoni is the Chicago-based founder, president and CEO of Res Publica Group and chair of Choose Chicago’s board. His career spans hospitality public affairs, work for Jim Edgar, leadership at Hill & Knowlton and KemperLesnik, and civic roles connected to Chicago’s visitor economy.

- **Role:** President and CEO at Res Publica Group; Board Chair at Choose Chicago
- **Organizations:** Res Publica Group, Choose Chicago, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Illinois Secretary of State, Office of Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, Hill & Knowlton, KemperLesnik, Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Navy Pier Marketing Committee, U.S. Bank Chicago Advisory Board, Youbet.com
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in communications, Illinois State University
- **Known for:** Founded Res Publica Group in 2002., Appointed Choose Chicago board chair in 2025., Chaired the campaign for the tourism district approved by Chicago City Council on March 18, 2026.

## Career timeline

- **1981** — Completed his communications degree at Illinois State University; began his career in Hyatt public relations and government affairs.
- **1980s-early 1990s** — Worked for Jim Edgar, including press secretary work when Edgar was Illinois Secretary of State and governor.
- **1990s** — Served as senior managing director of public affairs at Hill & Knowlton in Chicago.
- **Late 1990s** — Led KemperLesnik’s public affairs division.
- **1998** — An Illinois Senate transcript records his appointment to the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Board.
- **2002** — Founded Res Publica Group; joined Youbet.com’s board in April.
- **2012** — Named to Crain’s Chicago Business Power 50, as listed on his LinkedIn profile.
- **2025** — Appointed chair of Choose Chicago’s board by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
- **2026** — Chaired the campaign for Chicago’s tourism district; traveled to Rome with the Chicago delegation in May.

## Achievements

- Founded Res Publica Group in 2002.
- Appointed Choose Chicago board chair in 2025.
- Chaired the campaign for the tourism district approved by Chicago City Council on March 18, 2026.
- Included in Crain’s Chicago Business Who’s Who, with 2025 recognition corroborated by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.
- Listed among the Italian American Chamber of Commerce Chicago’s 2026 gala honorees.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Listed as an honoree for the Italian American Chamber of Commerce Chicago gala scheduled for September 17.
- **2026-05** — Joined the World Business Chicago trade mission and Chicago delegation to Rome, including a meeting with Pope Leo XIV.
- **2026-04** — Commented on Choose Chicago’s selection of Hunden Partners to lead a community-informed strategic plan for the next three to five years.
- **2026-03** — Welcomed City Council approval of the tourism district, which began May 1 and is projected to raise nearly $40 million annually.

## Links

- Website: https://respublicagroup.com/team/guy-chipparoni/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-chipparoni

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