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Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
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| Mather, a nonprofit organization with a mission of creating Ways to Age Well, announces Joel Sandridge as Vice President of Design and Construction. Joel brings a wealth of experience, most recently with Golub and Company. Joel will oversee design and construction on projects Mather has under development, ensuring the organization’s growth as a leader in wellness living.
Mather also announces the promotion of Jim Donaghue to Assistant Vice President, Marketing & Digital Strategies. Jim will continue to play a key role in building and leading Mather’s digital marketing capabilities through significant growth, including senior living lead generation strategies. His expanded role includes strategies supporting Community Initiatives and HR. |
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| Kevin Coyne is a Special Counsel in Buchalter’s Chicago Office and a member of the firm’s Real Estate practice group. He is a legal counsel and business advisor, navigating the legal issues involved in commercial property transactions while providing sound analysis of their investment potential and financial risks. Kevin has spearheaded or facilitated acquisitions, dispositions, and developments across all asset classes. He also has substantial experience handling commercial leasing matters. |
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| The Partner Companies (TPC) announces Angelo Randerson as Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS). Angelo will oversee EHS programs across TPC’s manufacturing sites and partner with executive leadership to advance a proactive, enterprise-wide safety culture. He joins TPC from Evantic, where he led EHS strategy across multiple facilities. His experience will help strengthen TPC’s ability to scale safety and compliance programs, supporting continued growth across the organization. |
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| Attorney and Business Executive Yale Eisen has joined Goldberg Kohn as Of Counsel in the Corporate Group. He advises private equity firms, family offices, privately held companies and startups on transactional and general corporate matters, drawing on more than three decades as a practicing lawyer and business executive. Yale’s background includes building, operating and selling Ideal Box Co., a large independent packaging and design company that quadrupled in enterprise value during his tenure. |
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| Shure, a leading global manufacturer of audio and collaboration technology, has appointed Monique Rezaei as Senior Director, Channel Sales, North America. In her new role, Rezaei will lead Shure’s North American channel sales organization, strengthening partner engagement and driving growth across the evolving AV, collaboration and IT landscape. She brings more than 20 years of experience in channel sales, strategic alliances, partner ecosystem development and go-to-market strategy. |
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| The Trustees of Kohl Children’s Museum announced Bryan R. Malis as the new Board Chairman. A Kohl board member since 2004, Malis previously served as treasurer and finance committee chair. In his new role, he will lead the Museum in its mission to create spaces where children and families explore and learn through hands-on, interactive experiences. He is a founding partner and Managing Director of Altair Advisers LLC, a leading independent Chicago-based wealth advisory firm. |
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| Ted Feenstra, P.E. has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer for V3, an employee-owned multidisciplinary firm reimagining the built environment across North America. For 28 years, Ted has contributed to the firm’s growth and success through developing high-performing teams and client-focused leadership that keep projects moving forward. In this role, he will empower employees to deliver innovative solutions that support client goals and create impactful community transformations. |
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| First Bank Chicago, one of the five largest privately held banks in Chicago, is pleased to welcome Michael Jaklic as VP, Commercial Banking Portfolio Management. In this role, Michael is responsible for supporting loan origination, underwriting, and closings, analyzing credit data, preparing reports, maintaining loan files, and managing client relationships, while monitoring performance, ensuring compliance, and supporting lending teams. |
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| Maureen Merin and David Johnson join the firm’s growing team. Maureen is former federal prosecutor with the U.S Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois bringing extensive white collar experience investigating and prosecuting complex criminal matters and leading high-stakes litigation. Her work is recognized by the FBI, IRS and Chicago PD. She attended University of Chicago Law School. David is a corporate lawyer counseling business owners, management teams, investors and in-house counsel through M&A, capital raises, ownership transitions, restructurings, exits and other transformative business events. He is board president of the Kenilworth Public Library District and attended Case Western Reserve University School of Law. |
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| Blessings in a Backpack, a nonprofit committed to bridging the weekend hunger gap for children across America, is proud to welcome Nick Saccaro to its national Board of Directors.
Saccaro is the Chief Executive Officer of Quest Food Management Services, where he leads the company’s growth and operations across the Midwest. Prior to a career in food service management, Saccaro led two Feeding America affiliates, launching weekend backpack programs for children experiencing food insecurity. |
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| BDO USA has named Matthew Panzica Managing Principal of the firm’s Tax practice, where he will oversee the firm’s tax strategy, service delivery, and operational execution for approximately 30 offices in the Central and West regions. In addition, Panzica also serves as national leader for the professional services industry group. |
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| Todd Golden joins Much as Chief Financial Officer, bringing more than 20 years of legal industry experience to the role. Golden leads the optimization of the firm’s financial processes and systems, directing profit analysis across the entire work-to-cash cycle. He translates financial data into practical insights Much uses to pursue growth opportunities and inform strategic decisions. |
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| Michael Black has joined Cooley as a partner in the firm’s fund formation practice, strengthening its private equity fund capabilities. He advises established and emerging managers on the formation, structuring and operation of private investment funds and special purpose vehicles. He has significant experience leading fund closings representing billions in committed capital and advising on private investment funds, including those established by first-time sponsors. |
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| Honigman welcomes Matthew Lasky as a partner in its PE Litigation Practice Group of the Litigation Department. Further strengthening the firm’s national litigation practice, Matt represents businesses and their investors in complex commercial litigation, focusing on M&A litigation, corporate control disputes and financial misconduct. He handles affirmative claims & defenses involving post-closing indemnification, earn-outs, fiduciary duties, investor rights & significant commercial contracts. |
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| Amundsen Davis LLC is pleased to announce that Daniel Zukerman has joined the firm’s Chicago office as a partner in its Tax Service Group. Daniel advises multinational corporations, equity funds, financial institutions, and other businesses on complex federal tax matters. Prior to joining the firm, Daniel was a senior attorney with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel and a senior tax advisor at Big 4 firms. |
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| Chicago Commons has named Sarah Frick Chief External Affairs and Strategy Officer. Frick brings more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience. She most recently served as Chief External Relations Officer at The Family Institute at Northwestern University and previously was Senior Vice President of External Affairs and Strategy at Chicago Commons. She has also held leadership roles at The Frances Xavier Warde School, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago and the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago. |
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| Marco Loza has been promoted to tax director at KSM. Marco works with high-net-worth individuals and families to provide sophisticated tax planning and compliance services related to trusts, estates, gifts, and individual taxation. He works closely with clients to understand their unique circumstances and develop tax strategies designed to minimize tax liabilities while maximizing the wealth they can transfer to future generations. |
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| Dorothy Sobocinska has been promoted to tax director at KSM. Dorothy provides tax consulting and compliance services to closely held businesses, with extensive experience advising automotive dealerships and related entities. She works with business owners, CFOs, and leadership to navigate complex federal and multistate tax matters, identify planning opportunities, and develop practical strategies designed to improve cash flow and support long-term business objectives. |
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| Jonathan Ede has joined TriState Capital Bank as senior vice president, treasury management sales officer. Based in Chicago, Ede is responsible for developing new business relationships and expanding existing client partnerships by providing consultative treasury management and payment solutions to businesses in the Midwest and beyond. Ede has nearly 15 years of sales experience and joins TriState Capital after most recently working at American Express as manager of strategic acquisition. |
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