As a lifelong resident of the Lakeshore Historic District in Evanston, IL, Carl is passionate about preservation. After hearing from Evanstonians about their concerns for the small business districts, Carl pitched to the City’s Preservation Planner and the Economic Development Committee the idea of establishing one of the first legacy business programs in the Midwest. As a member of the City of Evanston Preservation Commission, Carl led the creation of the Evanston Legacy Business Alliance which celebrates, advocates for, and helps retain Evanston’s living heritage as embodied through the legendary businesses which contribute significantly to Evanston’s historic, cultural, economic, or social identity. Working with the Economic Development Division he successfully advocated for the appropriation of $100,000 to the program. Carl currently serves as Chair of the Evanston Preservation Commission and as a historic preservation representative on the Legacy Business Working Group. He is interested in fostering a national group of legacy business programs to enable future collaboration.