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Mark Hoppe, First Bank Chicago

First Bank Chicago is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Hoppe to our Board of Directors. Mark brings over 45 years of banking leadership, including roles as Region Chairman of Fifth Third Bank, President & CEO of MB Financial Bank, President & CEO of Cole Taylor Bank, and a variety of executive roles with LaSalle Bank. Mark serves on the BOD at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, Board Chair for Catholic Charities, Board of Trustees for Loyola University and WWCI Communications.

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Banking / Finance

Christina Fleming and Mario Nudo, Wintrust Financial Corporation

Wintrust Financial Corporation, a financial services holding company based in Rosemont, Illinois, with more than 200 locations in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas, is pleased to announce an appointment and a promotion. Christina Fleming has been appointed SVP, Finance - Chief of Staff, Wintrust Financial Corporation. Christina joined Wintrust in 2017. Mario Nudo was promoted to SVP, Head of Credit Reporting & Analytics, Wintrust Financial Corporation. Mario joined Wintrust in 2011.

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Consumer Products

Matt Novak, Fortune Brands Innovations

Fortune Brands Innovations has promoted Matt Novak to EVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer. A U.S. Army veteran with 25+ years of experience, Novak joined Fortune Brands in 2020 as a VP and has previously held supply chain roles at GE Lighting. In his new role, he will lead global operations, including sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, planning and logistics. He was elevated to this role as part of the company’s planned succession process.

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Investment Banking

Todd Cassidy, Portage Point Partners

Todd Cassidy joins Portage Point Partners as Managing Director in the firm's Investment Banking Practice. Todd brings nearly 25 years of professional experience delivering investment banking advisory services across the automotive and aftermarket sector. Over the course of his career, Todd has completed more than 70 engagements including buy- and sell-side mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity capital raises and other strategic advisory mandates.

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Legal

Mary Hanahan, Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres LLC

Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres welcomes Mary Hanahan as Senior Government Relations Director and Counsel. Mary is an experienced legal and legislative professional with a proven track record of working with legislators, state agencies, and diverse stakeholders to shape impactful public policy. Prior to her new role, Mary served as Deputy General Counsel to Illinois Senate President Don Harmon and the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus.

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Legal

Kendra Piercy, Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres LLC

Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres welcomes Kendra Piercy as Senior Government Relations Director and Counsel. Kendra provides regulatory advising on complex legislation, with a special focus on labor and employment regulations. Most recently, Kendra served as Chief Counsel to the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, as well as the House Parliamentarian and the Ethics Officer for the House Democratic Caucus. Kendra began her career as a tax attorney at Ernst & Young LLP.

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Legal

David Adeleye, Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres LLC

Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres welcomes David Adeleye as Government Relations Director and Counsel. David provides regulatory advising on complex federal and state energy, environmental, and campaign finance regulations. He brings experience from private legal practice and previous positions in the White House, U.S. Senate, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and local, state, and presidential campaigns to his role as an advocate for clients.

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Legal

Lei Shen, Mayer Brown

Lei Shen has rejoined Mayer Brown as a partner in its global Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice. Lei provides comprehensive guidance on a wide range of data privacy matters, collaborating with clients to create practical and effective privacy and data protection strategies tailored to their products and services. She assists businesses in navigating various privacy laws and regulations at the state, federal, and international levels.

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Real Estate

Randal Dawson, CBRE, Inc.

CBRE has appointed Randal Dawson, MAI, FRICS, CRE, NACD.DC, as National Leader of its Valuation & Advisory Services Litigation Support & Dispute Group. Based in Chicago, Dawson brings over 30 years of experience in complex valuation and expert testimony. He leads CBRE’s national strategy supporting law firms and financial professionals in high-stakes matters involving disputes, litigation, and eminent domain.

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