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FAN EXPO CHICAGO TEAM
JACKIE BRUCE (SHE/HER)
SHOW MANAGER
Jackie is a Star Wars fan through and through. From dressing up as Darth Vader in Kindergarten to searching far and wide for a Hot Toys Princess Leia (Hoth), she spends her days dreaming of being in a galaxy far, far away. Jackie truly believes that seeing Luke Skywalker in his prime return in The Mandalorian was one of the most emotional moments of her entire life. That being said, Luke is actually not the character she would be best friends with. That honor goes to Han Solo. Jackie relates to his desire to do the right thing, but without always making the wisest of decisions.
LIAM FLEMING (HE/HIM)
PARTNERSHIPS DIRECTOR
When Liam Fleming is not busy being the Partnerships Director US, he’s a man who has many questions about this thing called life. For instance, he asked on one particularly frigid Sunday, “Why ride an e-scooter with one wheel and not two”? Then, in the early hours of dawn on a Wednesday, he said under his breath: “ Does February truly exist? Also, why do people get on the subway before other people have gotten off”? Perhaps, Liam, some questions aren’t meant to be answered. Fortunately, his curiosity is an asset to FAN EXPO HQ.
CLAUDIA WIESE (SHE/HER)
EXHIBITOR & SPONSORSHIP RELATIONS MANAGER
Claudia’s earliest adventure into Fandom was waiting in line for the 4th Harry Potter book release at Chapters. Since then, you can catch her watching True Detective (Season 1), Grand Budapest Hotel, or daydreaming about being best friends with Deb Morgan from Dexter. If someone from the Fandom world were going to play Claudia in a movie about her life, it would have to be Jennifer Lawrence. That’s for sure. If you’re the type of person to wear socks & sandals while watching TikTok, it’s generally best to steer clear of Claudia. Just a fair warning. If you like yoga, hiking or veggies & humus however, you and Claudia will get along just fine.
DD HERNANDEZ (SHE/HER)
CLIENT RELATIONS COORDINATOR
With her 75lb pomsky named Koa at her side, DD is ready to take on the robot uprising. No really, why are you all giving AI and ChatGPT so much power? If you are going to keep talking to them, then at least befriend them like how DD would with Light Yagami. It’s always a smart idea to be on the good side of the guy with the pen and scary notebook. Along with her real dog, she’s also a big fan of dog plushies, but has rules about collecting them: they must be found at a convention as DD loves the thrill of the hunt. However, she may slow down on buying Gundam models as she already has many in boxes yet to be built. Hey, it’s a commitment to start one.
RICHARD CAPOBIANCO (HE/HIM)
ACCOUNT MANAGER
We advise not doing a TikTok dance in front of Richard. He’s not gonna like that. You can ask him about his interview with Todd McFarlane though. He managed to successfully get through an interview on stage without prepping anything in advance. Richard says it’s his greatest achievement. He got hooked on fandom when he was only six years old and met Jerry Robinson (creator of The Joker). He’s been in the fandom world (and collecting Comic Sketches) ever since. Speaking of comics, if Richard could have anything in the world that he doesn’t already have, it would be an Action Comics #1. Someone get this man his comic!
LEAH SALINAS (SHE/HER)
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Since she was young, Leah has loved magic. It started out with trips to Disney World and has now expanded into the magic of DIY, the enchanted feeling behind creating the perfect outfit, and Harry Potter. In particular, the world of witchcraft and wizardry holds a special place in Leah’s heart as her fave actress, Helena Bonham Carter, is in the series and she relates a lot to the brightest witch to ever grace the halls of Hogwarts, Hermione. Like Hermione, Leah loves to read and would be very clever with her use of magic if she’s ever sent an owl.
TIM MORRELL
MARKETING COORDINATOR
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Tim Morrell. Tim is a huge fan of DC and Marvel and has been a fan of superheroes since he saw Superman: The Movie when he was just 5 years old. Even now, he’d say his fave TV show would have to be the animated Justice League series because of all the S-tier heroes in it. Aside from heroes, villains, and vigilantes, Tim is also a big fan of Nintendo. He always has his Nintendo Switch in hand and is down to jump into The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at any time. He also collects merch that he personally deems as "cool," which just happens to include a lot of amiibo. Don’t try to count them.
LIBBY LYNN
EVENT CONTENT COORDINATOR
When you wish upon a star, Libby Lynn is never far. Libby has been part of the House of Mouse since she visited Disney World at eight years old. From pin collecting to penny pressing, she’s here for all the collectibles the Magic Kingdom has to offer. Speaking of magic, please get her a wand ASAP. She’s dying to join the world of witchcraft and wizardry. She's mainly in it for the apparition abilities, but she’d also make frequent use of the accio spell. If you’re looking to make Libby smile, you don't need to brew up a laughing potion. Just send her a meme. She loves memes.
ALICIA CASTILLO (SHE/HER)
SALES ACCOUNT COORDINATOR
Meet Alicia, a proud member of the Star Wars, Marvel, and DC fandoms. When she’s not helping fans get the most out of their FAN EXPO experience, you’ll find her sewing, crocheting, or working on her organic garden. She has three sons, a passion for Italian food, and has been collecting Star Wars memorabilia since 1992. True to her character, Alicia’s philosophy is simple: say what you mean and mean what you say.