Leadership and Stewardship
The individuals who guide our mission, oversee resources, and ensure responsible use of donor funds.
Board of Directors
Cook County Crime Stoppers is governed by a Board of Directors composed of dedicated community leaders and volunteers who provide strategic guidance, support fundraising efforts, and assist with public outreach. The Board works closely with the Executive Committee to advance the organization's mission of encouraging anonymous crime tips and strengthening collaboration between the public and law enforcement.
Executive Leadership
Paul Rutherford
Chairman
Martin Zamora Jr.
Vice Chairman
Jesse Gonzalez
Secretary
Nir Basse, Esq.
Legal Counsel
Board Oversight
Operational Staff
✓ Paul Rutherford MBA, CFE - Executive Director
✓ Martin Zamora Jr., Directors of Operations & Programs
✓ Jesse Gonzalez (Ret. CPD Det.) Director of Case Review
✓ Lisette Pacatte, Deputy Director of Community and Public Relations
✓ Emilia Sadowicz, Events and Research
✓ Enriquez Hyde, Street Canvass Team
2026 Board Members
✓ Anita Alvarez Lifetime Member, Former Cook County State's Attorney
✓ George McDade, Lifetime Member, Former Chair of Cook County
Crime Stoppers
✓ Philip Cline Lifetime Member, Former Chicago Police Superintendent
✓ MariAnne Ahern, Lifetime Member, Investigative Journal, NBC 5 Chicago
✓ Antoinette Ursitti, Law Enforcement Liaison, Chicago Police - Chief of
Detectives
✓ Sgt. Peter Medina, Law Enforcement Liaison, Chicago Police -
Bureau of Detectives
✓ James Davis, Deputy Commander of Police, Cook County Forest​
Preserves
✓ Arthur Jackson, Law Enforcement Liaison - Chief of Police, Cook County​
Sheriff's Department
Contact Us
⋆ Ph: 1-800-535-7867
Quick Links
⋆Cook County Crime Stoppers
PO Box 8105
Chicago, IL 60608
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