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Thursday, September 25, 2025 |
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First Bank Chicago, one of the five largest privately held banks in Chicago, is pleased to welcome Adam Vocalino-Szymanski, CAMS as VP/AML/CFT Officer. In this role, Adam is responsible for developing and maintaining effective AML/CFT and OFAC programs to ensure a high level of compliance with laws and regulations. He implements policies, procedures, and training designed to mitigate risks associated with suspicious and fraudulent activity. Adam comes to us from First American Bank. |
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Ginger Benz has been promoted to President, Government Solutions & Business Strategy at Cullinan Properties. Since joining in 2006, she has held multiple leadership roles and led major government and commercial projects nationwide. In her new role, she will drive growth of Cullinan’s government initiatives, including work with the VA and GSA, while supporting company-wide mixed-use real estate development. |
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Hiffman National proudly announces that Carrie Szarzynski has been elevated to Executive Managing Director and Shareholder. Carrie joined Hiffman in 2017, and was integral in the expansion of the Management Services division from seven states to 27 in just five years. She will continue to provide leadership and oversight to her team while furthering the strategic growth and development of the division, its service offerings and national expansion. |
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Hiffman National is pleased to announce Josh Reuter as the firm’s new Associate Director, Workplace Solutions. Josh joins Hiffman’s growing Workplace Solutions team with over two decades of experience at architectural firms including roles at Shive-Hattery, Ware Malcomb, CannonDesign, Partners by Design, and Rafael Viñoly. He will work with clients to meet and exceed expectations for interior design, planning, and project management while providing tailored solutions for commercial properties. |
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NAI Hiffman is pleased to announce that Brian Edgerton has been elevated from Senior Vice President to Executive Vice President and Shareholder. Brian has been with the firm since 2001 and throughout his career, has completed 800+ transactions totaling over 4.4 million square feet of office space. His expertise in the office and medical office sectors includes site selection, acquisitions and dispositions, financial analysis, investment strategy, and transaction negotiation. |
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NAI Hiffman | Hiffman National welcomes Denes Juhasz as Director, Research Services. Denes will lead the firm’s research department, overseeing the development and maintenance of the firm’s market database, national market reporting, and delivery of actionable insights on CRE trends, enabling data-driven strategies across the firm. Denes previously held roles at CBRE and CoStar, and formerly served as a senior research analyst with NAI Hiffman from 2018-2019. |
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UG2 welcomes Senior Vice President of Operations, Midwest Jason Bergdahl. Jason is a seasoned facility services executive with deep industry expertise in client engagement and operational excellence. He is known for delivering innovative solutions and leading high-performing teams. “We could not be more excited to have Jason on board,” said UG2 COO John Correia. “He knows the industry, he knows the region, and he is the ideal leader for this moment, as UG2 expands our footprint and deepens our relationships across the Midwest.” Based in the company’s new regional office in Minneapolis, Jason will oversee operations within UG2’s Midwest Center of Excellence. He will support business development activities and expand UG2’s impact through vital, lasting customer partnerships. |
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Berglund Construction announces the promotion of Jeffrey Berglund to President. As a fourth-generation leader, Jeffrey will oversee strategy, operations, and growth across the company. Working alongside CEO Fred Berglund, he will continue the firm’s 114-year tradition of family leadership while advancing innovation, expanding into key markets, and positioning the company for long-term success. |
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Sarah Wetmore has joined Conlon Public Strategies as a senior advisor. Wetmore brings 15+ years of nonprofit leadership experience from the Civic Federation, where she served as vice president of research for over a decade before stepping in as acting president in 2023. She was named to Crain's 2024 "Who's Who in Chicago" list. Wetmore holds a master's degree from University of Chicago and bachelor's from Knox College. |
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Verity IT is proud to announce Charlie Douglas has joined as Sr. Account Executive. Charlie is a seasoned technology and business leader with expertise in customer success, operations management, and digital transformation. He has led major initiatives in aerospace, manufacturing, healthcare IT, and managed services. Verity is excited to have Charlie on board and looks forward to the energy and skill he will bring to the business. |
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Mohammed Shaheen has rejoined the Chicago office of Latham & Watkins as a partner in the Banking & Private Credit Practice. He represents banks and private credit funds in complex credit facilities, leveraged and acquisition financings, and restructurings. |
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Jonathan McGehee recently joined Marshall Gerstein as an Associate. He advises clients on a wide range of intellectual property matters, including trademark clearance and registration, copyright matters, DMCA issues, advertising law, and patent-related strategies. Jonathan earned his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law, and his B.A. in Environmental Design from the University of Colorado, Boulder. |
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Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center welcomes Katie Weiss Metos as Chief Development & Marketing Officer. Metos brings over a decade of experience leading development, marketing, communications and advocacy efforts, recently serving as Vice President of External Relations at Howard Brown Health. At ChicagoCAC, she will leverage her expertise in cross-functional collaboration and multimillion-dollar campaign management to expand the impact of one of the nation’s largest children’s advocacy centers. |
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