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Thursday, November 6, 2025 |
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The American Society of Interior Designers, Illinois Chapter held their annual Celebration of Design and Design Excellence Awards in Fulton Market Chicago last month. Joan Kaufman, FASID, Design Director of Interior Planning & Design, Inc. in Naperville, Illinois, was honored as the Advocate of the Year for her work in advancing the professional practice of interior design through advocacy efforts with the State legislature in Springfield, IL and Federal legislature in Washington, D.C. |
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ABOC is excited to announce the return of Patricia Trlak as Senior Vice President, Corporate Trust. Patricia previously worked in ABOC’s Corporate Trust team for nearly 13 years and has an impressive 30 years of total experience in Corporate Trust/Financial Services in the Chicagoland area. Patricia will manage the Bank’s Corporate Trust Team, utilizing her extensive expertise, proven leadership, and mentorship skills. Welcome back to ABOC, Patricia! |
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Eric Dexter has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Berglund Construction’s Restoration Division. With nearly two decades of experience in historic preservation, façade repair, and complex building restoration, he is recognized for driving innovation, strengthening client partnerships, and developing the next generation of skilled craftspeople. His technical expertise and strategic leadership will help shape the future of Berglund’s restoration division. |
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FBIN welcomes Drew Radtke as VP of Sales, House of Rohl, North America. Radtke brings extensive sales and marketing leadership experience from LG, Miele, and Whirlpool. Known for driving growth and leading high-performing teams, he will help the company grow its luxury plumbing portfolio, which includes customizable EMTEK hardware, artisanal Perrin & Rowe faucets and fireclay Shaw’s sinks, and invest in developing its talented team. Radtke holds an MBA from the University of Notre Dame. |
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LSFG welcomes Theo Powell as a Financial Representative. With experience in retirement, college, and life insurance, he’s dedicated to fostering client confidence through collaboration, integrity, and personalized guidance. Theopolis Powell is a Registered Representative of and offers securities solely through Equity Services, Inc. (ESI), Member FINRA/SIPC, 1 N. Franklin St., Suite 3450, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 236-2500. Lakeshore Financial Group is independent of ESI. TC8529624(1025)1 |
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Development Solutions, Inc. (DSI) welcomes Mitch Green as Senior Project Manager, joining the interiors team in the Chicago office. With over a decade of experience in project management and executive account leadership, Mitch has successfully delivered complex interior projects across the sports, hospitality, and entertainment sectors - further strengthening DSI as a leader in interior construction. Learn more at www.dsi-group.com. |
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Board-certified hematologic oncologists and stem cell transplant experts Jacob D. Bitran, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.P., and Neil Dunavin, M.D., M.S., have joined the longstanding hematologic oncology, bone marrow and stem cell transplantation program at City of Hope® Cancer Center. Dr. Bitran is a nationally renowned, widely-published expert with 50+ years of experience, having led multiple transformative programs in Chicagoland; his specialties include lymphoma, high-risk leukemias and myeloma. Dr. Dunavin completed his fellowship at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Research Center and has presented around the U.S. on his work; his specialties include leukemia, benign blood disorders and cellular therapies. More at cityofhope.org. |
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Charles Bareis, MD, has been named president of MacNeal Hospital. A dedicated MacNeal physician and leader since 1992, Dr. Bareis will continue as chief medical officer. He has advanced key initiatives including Magnet Recognition, inpatient hospice care, and a medical respite program supporting unhoused patients. His dual role reflects his commitment to clinical excellence, community health and mission-driven leadership. |
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Sarah Hunter, MHA, has been named president of Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, effective Sept. 21. A proven leader with deep ties to Loyola Medicine, Sarah previously served at MacNeal Hospital and Gottlieb. Most recently, she was COO at Northwest Health. She brings deep operational expertise, a commitment to health equity and a collaborative, mission-driven approach to care. |
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Miranda Greene has joined Benesch as an Associate in the firm's Healthcare Practice Group. She represents institutional lenders and borrowers, as well as healthcare providers—including physician groups, hospitals and long-term care facilities—in complex healthcare business and finance transactions. Emma Graham has joined Benesch as an Associate in the firm's Labor & Employment Practice Group. She focuses her practice on all aspects of employment law, including litigation in state and federal courts, alternative dispute resolution forums and administrative agencies for claims involving Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). |
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Thompson Hine continues the expansion of its Chicago office with two recent partner additions. Real estate partner Matt Alshouse joins from DLA Piper, focusing on private equity real estate and cross border transactions, including U.S. investments by Korean asset managers. Robyn C. Axberg joins the Corporate Transactions & Securities practice, advising middle market and founder led companies on M&A, joint ventures, capital raises and governance. She arrives from Polsinelli following nearly 15 years at Holland & Knight. Both hires greatly deepen the firm’s multidisciplinary Chicago platform. |
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Flexpoint Ford, a specialist private equity firm focused on financial services, has appointed Managing Partner Chris Ackerman as Chief Executive Officer. Founder Don Edwards will remain at the firm full-time as Executive Chairman, after serving 20 years as CEO. Ackerman’s promotion is part of a long-term transition plan designed to ensure continuity of leadership for the firm’s investors and employees. Ackerman joined Flexpoint Ford in 2006, shortly after its founding. |
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