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Thursday, January 29, 2026 |
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Hiffman is excited to welcome Puja Doshi as Chief Financial Officer. Doshi comes to the firm with more than 20 years of experience in finance and will be responsible for its day-to-day financial operations, including budget oversight, fiscal reporting, and strategic financial planning. Prior to joining Hiffman, she served as Executive Director of Finance Americas Markets and later as Global Head of Financial Planning & Analysis Leasing Advisory at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL). |
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Marshall Gerstein is proud to announce that Alan Shramuk has been elected to partnership. He is part of the firm’s Electrical & Computer Technologies practice group; Alan’s work combines his strong background in electrical and computer engineering with his passion for writing. Alan represents clients in prosecuting patents in computer software, communications devices, and optoelectronics. He holds degrees from The University of Rochester and earned his J.D. from The Chicago-Kent College of Law. |
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Skender, one of the nation's largest builders, congratulates Ryan Cotter on being named a shareholder. Ryan joined Skender in 2016 and is known for his strategic mindset, collaborative approach and steady leadership during the earliest phases of a project. A trusted partner to clients and trade partners, he brings clarity and foresight to complex preconstruction efforts, helping teams align early and set projects up for success. |
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Skender, one of the nation's largest builders, congratulates Lauren Torres on being named a shareholder. Since joining Skender in 2013, Lauren has built a reputation as a thoughtful, results-driven leader with a strong commitment to quality and client experience. She has played a key role in delivering some of downtown Chicago’s most notable corporate interiors and is known for elevating both projects and teams through confident, collaborative and strategic leadership. |
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Skender, one of the nation's largest builders, congratulates Tony Scott on his promotion to Project Executive. Since joining Skender in 2015, Tony has consistently been a steady, trusted and creative leader. Well respected by colleagues and partners alike, Tony leads projects with consistency, thoughtfulness and a deep commitment to team success. |
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Skender, one of the nation's largest builders, congratulates Marty Barrett on his promotion to Senior Project Manager, Team Leader. Since joining Skender in 2017, Marty has led teams across offices, markets and project types -- Chicago and Indianapolis, healthcare and office, renovation and new construction. His versatility, experience and steady leadership make him a go-to resource for teams and clients alike. |
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Skender, one of the nation's largest builders, congratulates Taylor Betthauser on her promotion to Senior Project Manager. Since joining Skender in 2018, Taylor has been closely involved in the growth and execution of numerous healthcare projects, including several for Northwestern Medicine and Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital. |
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Skender, one of the nation's largest builders, congratulates Brian Eddy on his promotion to Senior Project Manager. Brian joined Skender in 2022 and is known for applying his strong technical skills across a wide range of interiors projects. Brian brings deep experience in cost management, design consulting, and electrical and mechanical engineering. |
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The Counselors of Real Estate, a global organization of commercial property advisors, has named Shea Shumpert Turner president of the 72-year-old organization. Formerly the chief administrative officer, Ms. Shumpert Turner is responsible for the administration and management of the 900-member organization, including its member programs and services, new initiatives, policy development, personnel and fiscal management, strategic planning, and the CRE® Foundation. |
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Honigman welcomes Marissa Sims as a partner in its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice Group of the Corporate Department in Chicago. She advises both public and private sector clients on a broad array of employee benefit and executive compensation matters. Sims serves as executive compensation counsel to late-stage private, newly public, and mature public companies, playing an active role in advising their boards of directors, compensation committees, and senior executives. |
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Republic Bank of Chicago is pleased to welcome Tim Haviland as SVP/Commercial and Community Association Lending. Haviland brings more than 20 years of banking experience to Republic Bank, including an impressive track record of providing lending solutions to a wide range of community associations as well as small and medium-sized businesses. "Tim possesses strong leadership and robust breadth and depth of banking experience that further enable Republic Bank to achieve its long-term growth plans," said EVP/Director of Commercial Lending, Joe Haugh. "We are excited to continue serving our markets as we fortify our position as Chicago's bank for entrepreneurs." Republic Bank of Chicago | Member FDIC |
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IA's leadership is pleased to announce that Tom Kasznia, AIA, LEED AP, has joined the firm as Managing Principal, and will serve as Managing Director of IA's Chicago Studio. Tom brings over 30 years of design excellence to the firm, having honed his expertise and skills as a passionate leader and mentor in the Chicago area, with a portfolio that includes work on award-winning, historic projects for notable Fortune 500 companies. |
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The Chicago Public Education Fund announces the promotion of Mariel Laureano to Chief, Innovation & Continuous Improvement. Laureano previously served as Senior Director of Educator Supports, leading initiatives that expanded professional learning for school leaders and improved data use across Chicago Public Schools. In her new role, she will design, test, and scale solutions that strengthen school leadership and student outcomes citywide. |
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Matthew J. Grusecki appointed President and CEO of Northern Builders. As the third-generation owner of the private full-service development and construction company, Grusecki brings nearly 3 decades of experience and over $1.3 billion in sales with 60+ clients. Since 1927, Northern has become one of the Midwest’s leading development and construction firms with over 78 million square feet of industrial, office, and commercial properties, and numerous business park developments. |
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@properties Christie's International Real Estate is thrilled to welcome Amy Philpott back to the firm following several years at Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group. Amy rejoins as a principal partner of The Kaplan Philpott Group, alongside veteran agents Anne and Lindsay Kaplan. She will serve clients throughout Cook, Lake, McHenry and DuPage Counties. |
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Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres announced that Taryn Strohmeyer has been promoted to Partner in the firm’s Corporate M&A practice. She advises clients on domestic and international transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity investments, restructurings, and corporate governance. Strohmeyer joined CFDB in 2021 and previously practiced at Cravath, Swaine and Moore LLP in New York and London. |
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Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres announced that Bakhtawar Mirjat has joined the firm as an Associate. She advises clients on cryptocurrency and blockchain regulatory matters, fund structures, and corporate finance transactions, and has significant experience in public finance. Mirjat previously practiced at Chapman and Cutler LLP and earned her J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law. |
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Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres announced that Jason Burch has joined the firm as a Partner. He serves as Outside General Counsel and strategic advisor to clients in the technology, sports and entertainment, and regulated financial services sectors, advising executives and boards on regulatory, operational, and governance matters. Burch previously spent nearly seven years at Uber as Legal Director, U.S. Regulatory, and began his career at Sidley Austin LLP. |
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Republic Bank of Chicago is pleased to welcome Oliver Sabugal as VP/Commercial Lending. Sabugal brings nearly 20 years of banking experience to Republic Bank, including an impressive track record providing lending solutions to a wide range of small and medium-sized businesses. "Oliver's philosophy of connecting businesses with the capital they need to succeed defines what we do here - truly fulfilling client needs and accelerating their growth as a result," said Joe Haugh, EVP/Director of Commercial Lending at Republic Bank. "Oliver will be a key contributor to our success as Chicago's bank for entrepreneurs." Sabugal received his Bachelor of Science degree from North Central College in Naperville, IL. Republic Bank of Chicago | Member FDIC |
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