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Thursday, October 15, 2026 |
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| Development Solutions, Inc. (DSI) welcomes Elliot Hilgert as Project Executive in its Chicago office. With extensive experience delivering complex commercial interior projects across a range of project types, Elliot brings a strong track record of leading teams, building client relationships and navigating demanding projects. Known for his hands-on leadership and mentorship, he will support DSI’s continued growth and expanding interiors portfolio. |
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| Gould & Ratner is pleased to welcome Matthew Donehoo as the firm’s Director of Technology & Innovation, a newly created senior leadership position that reflects the firm’s continued investment in the future of its business and the clients it serves. With more than 25 years of legal technology experience, Matthew will lead the firm’s technology and innovation strategy, oversee its internal technology team, and manage relationships with key external technology partners. |
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| Bard Associates, a Chicago-based investment advisory firm, announced that Wendi Svitak has joined as Director of Financial Planning and Financial Advisor. Svitak brings 15+ years in financial services. She holds a B.S. from Eastern Illinois University, an M.B.A. in Finance from Elmhurst University, and earned her CFP® certification in 2024. For 40+ years, Bard has helped clients pursue growth through carefully selected small-cap companies. |
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| Erie Family Health Centers has promoted Kellie Medious to Senior Vice President, Operations. She oversees patient access and business operations at a leading community health system with 14 locations serving 95,000 patients, helping ensure the long-term sustainability of Erie’s care model redesign and driving a data-driven approach to process improvement. Kellie also serves as executive lead for organizational culture, ensuring inclusion and belonging are embedded in all operational practices. |
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| Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres announced that Rheaana Towner Guess has joined the firm as senior counsel in its Employment & Labor Group. She brings more than 20 years of experience advising employers, executives, and boards on employment law, workplace disputes, compliance, investigations, and employment agreements. Her background spans private practice, in-house global employment law, and senior HR leadership, providing a practical perspective on complex workplace matters. |
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| Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres announced that Jerome Crabtree has joined the firm as a senior associate in its Private Client Services Practice. He focuses on trust and estate planning and administration, business succession, income taxation, and sports law. Jerome advises high net worth clients and professional athletes, retired athletes, and coaches on estate planning, tax, corporate ventures, brand protection, and investment opportunities. He previously founded a sports law boutique. |
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| Josie Llaneza has been appointed Vice President of Population Health at Erie Family Health Centers. Joining Erie in 2019, she previously served as Director of Patient Programs and Health Equity. As Vice President, she leads Erie’s Population Health division, including patient supportive programs, data and analytics, and electronic health record teams, aligning data, technology and care programs to advance health equity and improve health outcomes for the communities Erie serves. |
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| Mark K. Nichol, CFP® has joined Mesirow Wealth Management as a Wealth Advisor. In this role, Mark will work closely with clients to develop personalized strategies that evolve alongside their lives, families and financial goals. His experience spans financial planning, investment management, retirement planning and collaborating with tax and estate planning professionals to deliver integrated wealth management solutions. |
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| Mather, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating Ways to Age Well, announces Jill Williams, CPA, as AVP, Controller. Jill’s valuable experience includes serving as CFO at Alltech Tracking LLC and holding leadership roles in finance at SP+, Exelon, and KPMG. Jill will play a key role in supporting Mather’s continued growth and success by leading financial reporting, partnering with external auditors, and overseeing essential accounting functions that strengthen operational excellence. |
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| Patrick Clark has been promoted to director in KSM’s Tax Services Group. He advises clients on federal tax planning, compliance, and consulting, helping businesses identify tax-saving opportunities and navigate evolving tax regulations. Patrick has experience with mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, multi-state tax compliance, ASC 740, R&D tax credits, and accounting method changes, serving clients across a broad range of industries. |
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| Tracey A. Salinski has joined Aronberg Goldgehn as a member. She advises healthcare organizations and other businesses on complex transactions, strategic initiatives, operations, governance, and regulatory compliance. Tracey regularly counsels clients on healthcare alignment transactions, physician self-referral regulations, fraud and abuse compliance, sophisticated commercial contracts, and a broad range of operational, transactional, and governance matters. |
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