Mark Matz

Advisory Board Member

Dehkhoda Educational Foundation

Biography

Mark Matz brings a unique blend of experience in broadcasting, credit and collections, marketing, and civic leadership. His career began in the late 1970s at WGN Radio (Tribune Company) in Chicago, where he worked on the top-rated Wally Phillips Show and later transitioned into sports media, collaborating with legendary Baseball Hall of Fame Broadcaster Jack Brickhouse. Following his time on-air, Mark moved behind the scenes, managing Credit & Collections for WGN and the Tribune Radio Network.

After his broadcast tenure, Mark entered the credit industry, working within professional associations before becoming a trusted consultant for clients including attorneys, collection agencies, and law list publishers. His expertise in strategic marketing and communications has been instrumental across several industries—from finance to the arts.

A dedicated civic leader, Mark currently serves as Executive Director of the Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce and Vice President of the Historical Society. He is also Chair of the WGN Quarter Centurions, a network of past and present WGN Radio & TV professionals.

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Areas of Expertise

  • Broadcast Media & Communications

  • Credit & Collections Industry Strategy

  • Marketing for Legal, Collections, and Publishing Fields

  • Community Engagement & Civic Leadership

  • Arts, Antiques, and Entertainment Promotion

  • Association & Volunteer Management