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As Busey’s new President of Regional Banking, Tony Hammond provides strategic leadership to drive sustainable growth, working in close partnership with Busey’s senior leaders to deliver competitive, client-focused banking solutions across the region. With more than 20 years of commercial banking experience, Hammond is based in the greater Phoenix area and will oversee Busey’s Central, West and Texas regional presidents to execute the company’s regional operating model. |
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As Executive Director of Specialty Lending and Capital Markets, Brian Jones leads strategic initiatives to grow the bank’s specialty lending portfolio and capital markets activities. In this role, he oversees the origination, structuring and syndication of complex credit facilities, while also managing relationships with institutional investors, middle-market clients and internal stakeholders. With more than 20 years of commercial banking experience, Jones will be based in Colorado. |
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Wintrust Financial Corporation, a financial services holding company based in Rosemont, Illinois, with more than 200 locations in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas, is pleased to announce two promotions. Sarah Vehlow has been promoted to SVP, Division Manager-Lending. Sarah joined Wintrust in 2024. Brett Wallace has been promoted to SVP, Division Manager-Lending. Brett joined Wintrust in 2012. |
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Elibe A. Elibe, P.E. has joined Clayco as Project Director. He brings more than 15 years of experience leading complex projects through alternative delivery methods such as Construction Manager at Risk and Design-Build. Elibe has a strong background in the aviation and industrial sectors. In his new role, he will oversee large-scale developments, drive project execution, and ensure timelines and budgets remain on track. |
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Jennifer McNeill has joined Fortune Brands Innovations as Vice President, Logistics & Customer Service. A seasoned supply chain executive, McNeill brings over a decade of leadership in logistics, transportation, and trade compliance. She was most recently SVP of Supply Chain at True Value, overseeing 12 U.S. distribution centers. Her experience also includes leadership roles at Grainger, Electro-Motive Diesel, and Sears. McNeill is a member of AWESOME, a supply chain network. |
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Russ Ivinjack, Aon’s Global Chief Investment Officer (CIO), was elected Board Chair of Chicago Children’s Museum (CCM). Russ manages Aon’s investment manager research teams in equities, fixed income, liquid alternatives, private equity, infrastructure, and private credit; the Global Asset Allocation Team; and their discretionary client portfolio management teams. As Board Chair, Russ will oversee the creation of a new strategic plan for Chicago’s largest children’s museum, a 40+ year old institution with dynamic impact across the city. Located at Navy Pier, CCM welcomes over 300,000 visitors annually and works within 25+ public schools to promote playful learning, self-expression, STEAM-initiatives, and more. Learn more at CCM.org. |
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Brent Kalka, CFP(R), AIF(R), CPFA(R), has joined Savant Wealth Management as a financial advisor and member-owner. Kalka brings $110.9 million in assets under management (AUM), and will be based in Savant’s Lincolnshire, IL, office. Prior to joining Savant, Kalka was an advisor and shareholder of a Chicago area financial services firm for more than 20 years. He holds a B.S. in finance from Northern Illinois University. |
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Wendy Badia has been named COO at Blue Plate, Chicago’s largest full-service caterer and most trusted corporate food service provider. A seasoned leader with experience spanning catering, hospitality, pharma, and philanthropy across the US and the UK, Wendy brings integrity, strategic insight, and a collaborative approach. She will oversee Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and HR—driving innovation, alignment, and excellence in culinary, service, and culture. |
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Betsy Little has joined Wavicle Data Solutions as Director of Partner Development to align solutions with partner technologies and drive impactful outcomes. With 20+ years in lead generation, business development, alliance channel management, and partner relationship building, Betsy consistently built strong networks and generated revenue through direct client engagement & strategic partnerships. She has previously held leadership roles in Business Development and Sales at Accenture and Kogentix |
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Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. proudly elevates Christina M. Mermigas to equity principal of the firm. A member of the Estate Planning & Asset Protection and Corporate practices, she represents individual and business clients in estate and business succession planning and administration of estates and trusts. She prepares individually crafted estate plans focused on probate avoidance, estate tax minimization and wealth preservation planning for clients with modest or high net-worth portfolios. |
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Juan R. Thomas, Of Counsel, founded a firm 25 years ago after serving as Labor Counsel to Secretary of State Jesse White. As a national leader, he is among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers of the National Black Lawyers and serves as 1st Vice President of the Illinois Bar Foundation where he will become the 2nd African American to serve as President. He will serve as President of National Conference of Bar Presidents in 2026-27. Matthew D. Moyer, Senior Associate, previously worked at the Department of Justice as a federal prosecutor in Chicago investigating and prosecuting white-collar crimes and organized crime groups. He served as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney in several divisions. He graduated Notre Dame Law School magna cum laude. |
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Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres welcomes Meghan E. Tepas as a partner in the firm’s Litigation & Investigations and Private Client Services practice groups. Meghan’s practice focuses on trust, estate, and fiduciary disputes as well as general commercial litigation including matters involving breach of fiduciary duty, restrictive covenants, and breach of contract. Prior to joining CFDB, Meghan Tepas was a partner at Freeborn & Peters LLP before it merged with Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. |
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Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres welcomes Azra Naqvi as an associate in the firm’s Real Estate practice group. Azra’s practice focuses on complex real estate transactions, including joint ventures, renewable energy, acquisitions, dispositions, syndicated real estate transactions financed by the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC), and financings for institutional investors, owners, and developers. Prior to joining CFDB, Azra was an associate at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP and Holland & Knight LLP. |
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Levin GInsburg is pleased to announce that Tala Abusharif has joined the firm as an Associate Attorney. Ms. Abusharif is a graduate of University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and the University of Toronto. Tala has a foundation in transactional law and a passion for helping businesses navigate complex legal challenges. Tala will focus her practice on transactional matters including business formation, contract drafting and general corporate governance. |
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Jorge Castiblanco and Anna Weinberger have joined Taft as associate attorneys in the firm’s Chicago office.Jorge advises clients on public and private business transactions, with a focus on venture capital, fund formation, and M&A across industries including digital assets, blockchain, and AI. He was previously an attorney at a multinational firm advising clients on matters related to M&A transactions, equity investments, and corporate governance. Anna counsels clients involved in construction and energy projects worldwide, representing owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals. Prior to joining Taft, she worked at leading construction law firms and energy companies across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. |
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World Business Chicago proudly welcomes Nate Gatten, EVP of American Eagle, Corporate Real Estate, and Government Affairs at American Airlines, to its Board of Directors. Nate joins a coalition of regional leaders advancing inclusive growth, job creation, and economic resilience. World Business Chicago accelerates economic growth by mobilizing capital, driving business expansion and retention, and elevating Chicago’s stature as a premier global business hub. |
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World Business Chicago proudly welcomes Kristen Reynolds, President and CEO, Choose Chicago, to its Board of Directors. Kristen joins a coalition of regional leaders advancing inclusive growth, job creation, and economic resilience. World Business Chicago accelerates economic growth by mobilizing capital, driving business expansion and retention, and elevating Chicago’s stature as a premier global business hub. |
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BMO Wealth Management welcomes Dan Phillips, CFA as Chief Investment Officer. Phillips is responsible for setting the asset allocation policy and communicating the firm’s strategic and tactical market outlook through investment commentary and presentations. Phillips chairs the U.S. Asset Allocation Committee and is a member of the Personal Asset Management Committee, which oversees all aspects of the investment management business. |
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