The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans is proud to announce the unanimous election of Ron Onesti as its new President. The JCCIA is the umbrella organization of almost fifty organizations in the Chicago area and has produced Chicago’s Columbus Day Parade since its inception in 1952.

Ron will lead the Italian American community in fostering Italian culture while addressing social issues that affect Italian Americans locally and across the country. “Proud, Positive and Unified” is his platform. He will be supported by a strong slate of officers consisting of respected leaders in the community: Lisa Ryan, Salvatore Camarda, Lyn Scolaro, Christine Cerami, Stan Kusinski and Frank DiPiero.