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Mark is a Partner in Cherry Bekaert’s Tax Services practice, advising organizations across the full tax and financial reporting life cycle. With more than 25 years of experience, he helps companies strengthen reporting, improve data integrity, and design scalable tax operations. He has led tax and finance functions for multinationals, private equity-backed firms, and high-growth organizations across healthcare, manufacturing, and consumer industries. |
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LSFG is pleased to welcome Austin Park as a Financial Advisor to the firm. Austin Park is a Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of/ and offers securities and investment advisory services solely through Equity Services, Inc. (ESI), Member FINRA/SIPC, 1 N. Franklin St., Suite 3450, Chicago, IL 60606, 312-236-2500. Lakeshore Financial Group is independent of ESI. TC8809323(0326)3. |
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CMAA, a leading social services organization serving Asian American immigrants and refugees in Chicago, has appointed Ian J. Sharping, J.D., and Dr. OiYanpoonto its Board of Directors. Sharping, Commissioner for the Illinois Court of Claims and Associate Professor at Harper College, brings extensive leadership and community advocacy experience. Dr.poon, educator, author, and race scholar, advises on higher education equity and policy. Together, they join CMAA to advance opportunities and empower immigrant and refugee communities across Chicago. |
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Burke Warren welcomes Timothy Rybicki as Partner to its Real Estate Practice Group. Tim partners with his clients in the Chicago and national commercial real estate markets, including developers, investors, privately-held companies, and individual entrepreneurs. Tim provides efficient and effective representation to buyers, sellers, borrowers, lenders, landlords, and tenants in achieving their short and long-term goals. Tim has been named a Leading Lawyer in Commercial Real Estate in 2024-2025. |
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Jim Lecinski will be consulting with SCC and its clients to leverage AI as a marketing tool for growth, productivity and efficiency. Jim currently serves as Clinical Professor of Marketing at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He also spent 12 years at Google. He is co-author of “The AI Marketing Canvas,” which provides marketers a five-step framework for applying and leveraging AI for their brands and businesses. He will begin working with SCC in April. |
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Wight & Company is pleased to welcome Mark Holwerda, Director of Operations, Transportation & Infrastructure, to our Senior Leadership Team. Mark brings nearly two decades of experience delivering complex transportation and infrastructure projects across the Chicago region. He leads multidisciplinary construction engineering teams and major public-sector portfolios. His leadership further strengthens integration and operational excellence across our practice. |
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Holden Torrens has been promoted to Senior Director, Acquisitions at Health Wave Partners, where he will drive deal origination, sourcing, and investment strategy across the firm’s growing investment platform. Since joining at the firm’s founding, Holden has been instrumental in closing its first transactions, leading underwriting, and building key operating partnerships. |
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ML Realty Partners has announced Jeremy Norton as the firm’s new IT Manager. Jeremy most recently worked as a third-party consultant and will oversee the firm’s IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and information systems. His expertise and experience, along with his strategic approach, will ensure secure, efficient, and scalable operations for the company while aligning with future business goals. |
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Kahler Slater is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Franz to Principal. A Senior Project Leader serving healthcare clients, Mike is known for his collaborative leadership. He is trusted to manage critical resources, budgets, and schedules, while keeping teams aligned to the client’s vision. His strong relationships have directly contributed to the significant growth of the firm. |
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Marquette Bank, Chicagoland’s neighborhood bank, has promoted Alan Kwasneski to Executive Vice President, Chief Governance, Risk and Compliance Officer. He joined Marquette Bank in 2012 and has developed and overseen compliance programs since his arrival. In his new role, he will oversee governance practices, manage risk and ensure regulatory compliance across the bank. |
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Devynn Tracy brings more than 20 years of experience serving high‑net‑worth individuals and families, providing comprehensive guidance across the full spectrum of wealth management. As a Wealth Advisor for 1834, Devynn focuses on building long‑term client relationships and developing holistic, customized strategies grounded in clarity, alignment, and thoughtful planning. |
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Heritage Planning Partners, a Northwestern Mutual Private Client Group firm, has merged with Gould Financial Group, creating one of the larger advisory teams in the Chicago market with nearly $3 billion in client assets. The combined firm enhances its ability to deliver comprehensive, team-based financial planning and investment management services to high-net-worth clients. |
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Morreale Communications proudly announces the promotion of Michael Schuch to Associate Vice President. With deep expertise in transportation, Schuch leads strategic communications for complex projects. A trusted partner to agencies and consultants, he will continue delivering results-driven solutions while overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects across the firm’s portfolio. |
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