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Thursday, August 27, 2026 |
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| Ashley has joined Benesch as a Managing Associate in the firm’s Healthcare Practice Group. She advises healthcare providers, investors and healthcare platforms on a wide range of transactional, regulatory and compliance matters. Ashley counsels clients on the complex legal and regulatory issues that arise in transactions, growth initiatives and day-to-day operations.
Caitlin has joined Benesch as an Associate in the firm’s Executive Compensation & Benefits Practice Group. She advises private equity firms and strategic clients on the integration of benefit plans and programs, including implementing new programs, evaluating transition opportunities and consolidating existing plans. |
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| Wight & Company welcomes Dr. Michael Lubelfeld as Senior Education Advisor following his retirement as Superintendent of North Shore School District 112. A nationally recognized educational leader, author, and speaker, Dr. Lubelfeld will advise Wight’s PK-12 education team, support thought leadership initiatives, and help school districts create innovative, future-focused learning environments that improve outcomes for students, educators, and communities. |
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| Peter Nicholson recently joined O’Neill & Gaspardo, a trusted CPA firm in Illinois & NW Indiana. With over 40 years of experience, Pete has primarily served as Chief Financial Officer of various public and privately held companies in multiple industries. While mostly focused on the firm’s internal operations, based on his extensive CFO experience, he also provides an additional client advisement resource for financial and operational matters, including M&A and litigation support. |
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| Cohen & Co, a leading tax, assurance and advisory firm, welcomes Brian Ganser as Partner in Charge of Advisory. He previously served as CEO of Strive Consulting and held senior executive roles with AIM Consulting, Launch Consulting and Slalom. Based in the Chicago office, Brian will lead Cohen & Co’s advisory strategy, growth and operational performance, working with firm leadership to develop exceptional talent and deliver outstanding client experiences. |
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| Wipfli has promoted Paulina Pyszkowski to partner in the firm’s tax and manufacturing, retail, and distribution practices. With 10+ years of experience in tax compliance, consulting and planning for privately held businesses and owners, she helps clients navigate complex tax matters, identify opportunities, manage risk and achieve strategic goals. Known for her collaborative, client-focused approach, she delivers practical tax solutions for middle-market companies tailored to their unique needs. |
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| Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced Jacob Stuckey’s return as Chief Investment Officer. Stuckey most recently served as Special Deputy Receiver and Chief Executive Officer of the Office of the Special Deputy Receiver, working on behalf of the director of the Illinois Department of Insurance to oversee troubled insurance companies. He previously served as Deputy Director of Banking for the Treasurer’s Office. An Army veteran, Stuckey succeeds Joe Aguilar, who left the office in June. |
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| Bulley & Andrews (B&A) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brendan Keane to vice president. Since joining B&A in 2001, Brendan has earned the trust of our clients and partners by winning them over with his collaborative leadership, thoughtful planning and creative problem-solving. He consistently delivers exceptional results on our most complex projects across K-12 education, performance spaces and nonprofit sectors. Brendan will continue to lead B&A’s long-term growth in these markets. |
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| Micah Wheat has assumed the role of managing partner of Plante Moran’s Chicago Riverside office where he’ll focus on developing and growing the firm’s Chicago staff as well as supporting the office’s practice development efforts. He’ll continue to serve on the Tax Leadership Team overseeing their Illinois, Massachusetts and Ohio offices as well as serving on the service industry group leadership team. Wheat succeeds Tom Kinder, who is preparing for retirement in March 2027. |
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| World Business Chicago welcomes Ralph Trevino, President and Owner of Aries Charter Transportation, to our Board of Directors. A transportation leader with 38 years of experience, Ralph grew Aries from a two-person startup into a leading Chicagoland provider employing more than 200 people. He joins business, academic and civic leaders advancing Chicago 2050 and our region’s economic future. |
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| Bradley Tucker has joined Eimer Stahl LLP as Of Counsel in the firm’s Chicago office. Tucker represents clients in complex commercial litigation, government and internal investigations, and financial services disputes. Before joining Eimer Stahl, he served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Northern District of Illinois, where he led financial crime investigations and prosecutions. He previously served as a special agent with the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations. |
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| NPT has named Elizabeth Pattara Schuster as Regional Director, Midwest. Based in Chicago, she partners with FAs, donors, and philanthropic stakeholders across the region to advance strategic charitable giving and donor-advised fund solutions. Schuster joins NPT from her tenure as president of Regina Dominican High School. She brings 15 years of financial services experience, including 10 years at Vanguard, where she launched a new advisor relationship model and expanded Midwest ETF distribution. |
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