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Jason Erkes (born November 10, 1969) is a former journalist, media strategist and entrepreneur. In the 1990s, Erkes began his career working for ABC7 Chicago News as a political researcher and field producer. He then worked as a special assistant for Illinois Attorney General, Roland Burris. During this period he played an active role in Burris' bid to become Illinois Governor. Erkes revisited the media in 1995 with a special projects position at Fox Chicago News where he and the production team won an Emmy award for a special they produced. Erkes remained at Fox News until 2001.
He moved into business after he was part of a group that purchased the near-bankrupt Chicago Sport and Social Club, a group well-known for its volleyball leagues on North Avenue Beach. Erkes served as President of the company for nearly 15 years, growing it substantially into the largest social club of its kind in the United States. While doing so, he was recognized by Crain's Chicago Business as part of their 40 Under 40 list in 2005. Erkes stepped down from the position in 2015 to pursue other ventures.
Erkes now teaches clients now to use the media to build their credibility through his business coaching practice and his crisis management company.

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