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Kevin Campbell has joined KSM as a director in the firm’s Transaction Advisory Services Group. He provides strategic guidance to private equity firms, investors, and business owners, helping them navigate complex financial transactions on both the buy side and sell side. With deep experience in financial due diligence, quality-of-earnings analysis, and deal cycle management, he has managed deals totaling more than $1.5 billion in enterprise value over the course of his career. |
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Perkins&Will has appointed award-winning designer Margaret Cavenagh as managing director of the firm’s founding Chicago studio. With more than 30 years of experience, Cavenagh has partnered with clients in the public, private, cultural, institutional, corporate and residential sectors. Projects include Solstice on the Park, the not-yet-completed O’Hare Global Terminal, the Media Production Center for Columbia College Chicago; the Powerhouse at Beloit College; the ARCUS Center for Social Justice Leadership in Kalamazoo; and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Little Rock. Cavenagh succeeds Lindsey Peckinpaugh who was named president of the firm last year. With Cavenagh’s appointment, Peckinpaugh moves into the firmwide presidency full-time. |
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Brian Steffens has joined Caber Hill Advisors as its newest Managing Director. Steffens, who brings over 10 years of M&A executional experience to the firm, joins Caber Hill to help accelerate the increase in M&A activity seen in the firm’s priority sectors of healthcare, facility services, manufacturing, and business services. In his career Steffens has a wide range of experience, representing both buyers and sellers who include large corporate, middle market, and private equity clients. |
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Jason Steffen has been appointed President of RWE Design Build, while Jason Sanderson takes on the role of CEO. Jason Steffen brings a wealth of experience in project management, operations, and business development to the Presidential role. In addition, Steffen along with Nick Lucca, Ryan Whitley and Tim Burke have joined forces with Sanderson and Mike Jurkovic as partners at RWE Design Build, strengthening the leadership team to drive the company's continued growth and success. |
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VSA Partners has appointed Susan Pfeifer as Head of Operations. A seasoned marketing leader based in Chicago, who joined VSA Partners in 2014, Pfeifer specializes in project management, client relations and strategic leadership. She has played a key role in streamlining processes and optimizing operating models, and her insights have been featured in Adweek. Throughout her career, Pfeifer has managed Fortune 100 client relationships, including Google, BNY, IBM and Kraft Foods, among others. |
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VSA Partners is pleased to announce the promotions of YanYan Zhang and Kim Mickenberg as partners. YanYan Zhang brings nearly two decades of experience at VSA. Her expertise lies in building brands from the ground up and evolving existing brands through smart, impactful solutions across both traditional and digital mediums. Kim Mickenberg brings expertise as both a big-picture creative and hands-on business strategist to the leadership team. She champions bold simplicity: strong, simple, memorable ideas that resonate emotionally, defy category norms, and set brands apart. |
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Maneva Group, a leading woman and minority owned executive search firm welcomes Marissa Delgado as Partner. With extensive experience, a deep commitment to mission-driven organizations, and proven leadership, Delgado will expand Maneva's impact leading CEO and senior-level leadership searches nationally. Previously, Delgado served as Managing Director at Koya Partners and head of the Chicago Office for Koya | DSG Global. |
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The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) named Daniel J. Buksa, JD, CAE, its new executive director. Buksa, who has served as interim executive director since October 2024, officially stepped into the role in March. As executive director, Buksa will oversee AGD's strategic, operational, financial, and governance aspects. He deeply understands the needs of AGD, its members, and general dentists. Buksa has been with AGD for more than 25 years. |
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Matthew Goldberg joined Burke Warren's Condominium & Community Associations Practice as a partner. He focuses on condominium law, real estate, and litigation. Matt regularly represents condo associations, master associations, cooperatives, and common interest communities by providing advice on governance issues, declaration and rule enforcement, assessment collection, and foreclosures. Creative solutions and unique thinking are hallmarks that have resulted in exceptional results for his clients. |
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Adair Macauley and Ryanne Braun join Burke Warren as associates in the Firm's Condominium & Community Associations group. Adair represents clients in actions for collections, enforcement of governing documents, bankruptcy and Chicago Municipal Code violation hearings, actions for injunctive and declaratory relief, and appeals. Adair regularly assists in the drafting, reviewing, interpreting and negotiation of commercial office and retail leases. Ryanne represents associations in actions for collections, enforcement of governing documents, contract disputes, and Chicago Municipal Code violations. Her work includes contract management, dispute resolution, drafting and amending governing documents, assessment collections, and foreclosures. |
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Nixon Peabody LLP is pleased to announce that Michael Melzer has joined the firm as partner in our Project Finance & Public Finance practice. Michael’s practice focuses on helping clients navigate complex and novel financial structures for project and public finance matters. He works with state and local governments, nonprofits, developers and other eligible tax-advantaged borrowers, investment banks, and large institutional investors. He earned his JD from The University of Michigan Law School. |
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Flowers Communications Group, a full-service integrated marketing communications firm based in Chicago, has named Jasmine Flowers Mazyck and Brinton Flowers as its first managing partners. FCG has a 30+ year track record of leading with cultural insights to deliver winning outcomes for clients. Flowers Mazyck joined in 2022 and is focused on agency strategy and operations, leveraging her 17-year global consulting background. Flowers joined the agency in 2013 and has worked in various capacities following a successful radio career in Florida. He leads business development. They will collaborate across all aspects of the business. |
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Michael Ziener, MNA, has been appointed as Vice President for Illinois at the American Cancer Society, leading its second-largest market. He oversees a team of 30 development professionals, driving fundraising for cancer research, patient services, advocacy and health equity initiatives. Under his leadership, ACS Illinois mobilizes communities, corporate partners, and volunteers to fuel the fight to end cancer as we know it for everyone. |
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David Chearo joined The Morton Arboretum as vice president of operations and planning. David will lead planning initiatives to support the nonprofit’s strategic direction and priorities, including executing the organization’s new long-term comprehensive site plan. Building on his experience in advancing strategic initiatives and major capital projects in higher education, David will provide leadership at the Arboretum for facilities, IT, sustainability, and site planning and design. |
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Jasculca Terman Strategic Communications has named Jessica Smith, CEO and Managing Partner, and Lauren Foley, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner. Jessica, who started as a JT intern in 2000, brings deep expertise in public affairs, crisis communications, and client strategy. Lauren, a creative force at JT since 2004, has led the firm’s innovative approach to storytelling and production. Together, they will guide JT with a future-focused vision, ensuring continued impact and success for clients. |
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