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Fifth Third is pleased to announce the promotion of Andy Ai to Head of Commercial Payments for the Chicago region. Since joining in 2024, Andy has driven growth and fostered collaboration across the business lines. With more than 20 years of Treasury Management experience from PNC, where he led the Treasury Solutions Group for the Central and Western markets, Andy’s leadership continues to elevate Fifth Third’s position in the Commercial Payments space. |
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Fifth Third Private Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Lisa Bertagna to Managing Director of Wealth & Asset Management in Chicago. With over 30 years in financial services, Lisa joined the bank in 2022 as Director of Private Banking. She played a key role in launching the Northbrook office and expanding service to high net-worth clients. Lisa brings a strong track record of leadership and client dedication to her new role. |
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Panattoni Development Company has named Jason Rosenberg as Managing Partner, Northeast and Upper Midwest US. In this new role he will oversee all local Panattoni offices within the region. For over 20 years Jason has been a part of the Panattoni team, most recently as a Partner with the Chicago office. During his time in the industry, he has developed or acquired more than 23 million square feet of space. |
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George Guarino III has been named President of MAPS, Chicago’s top architectural compliance firm. A key leader for over a decade, he helps guide major projects like the Chicago Fire Stadium, Bally’s Casino, and 400 Lake Shore Drive. Known for his strategic insight and collaborative style, he brings clarity and trusted leadership to this new role. |
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Fortune Brands Innovations has named Angie Heimgartner as VP of HR Operations. Angie has deep expertise in global HR systems, operational strategy, and M&A integration, and has held leadership roles at EquityLifeStyle Properties, JLL, Astellas and Pfizer. She has led large-scale HR transformations across platforms like Workday and SuccessFactors, streamlining processes and enhancing employee experience. Angie will leverage her experience to scale and optimize HR service delivery at FBIN. |
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Brian Savage joined AAA – The Auto Club Group as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. He will lead ACG’s treasury, accounting, investments, real estate, and financial planning teams, guiding the organization’s financial strategy and ensuring continued fiscal strength. Savage brings more than 25 years of insurance industry experience to the role and has a strong background in bringing financial insights to key business strategies, including acquisitions and product rollouts. |
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The DSI Group announces Julie Teegardin as Director of Marketing. With 15+ years of experience in strategic marketing and communications, Julie leads efforts to strengthen brand visibility, support business development, and enhance the client experience. Her role spans DSI and DSI South’s markets, including interiors, healthcare, life sciences, industrial, cold storage, retail, office, education, and design-build, positioning the firm as a trusted construction partner. |
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Shannon Cermak, MHA, has been promoted to Chief Operations Officer, Medical Group, and Vice President, Ambulatory for Loyola Medical Group at Loyola Medicine. In this expanded role, she will lead operations and strategic growth for Loyola Medical Group and ambulatory services. Shannon brings deep experience in health care leadership and a strong commitment to improving access, quality, and the patient experience. |
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Vincent Fusco has joined AAA – The Auto Club Group as Executive Vice President, Chief Distribution Officer. Fusco will oversee insurance and direct sales, including those of Michigan-based Meemic and Fremont, car care and credit card operations. Fusco brings deep insurance and leadership experience, with oversight of broad P&L responsibilities with a strong focus on sales and distribution optimization. He’s known for inclusive leadership and dedication to developing and empowering teams. |
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Tae Y. Kim has joined Chuhak & Tecson as a principal in the Litigation group, focusing on commercial litigation and disputes. He serves as an outside general counsel for businesses from a range of industries. He brings extensive first-chair trial, appellate and alternative dispute resolution experience and has appeared before state and federal courts and administrative tribunals in cases involving commercial, transactional, banking, securities, trusts and estates, real estate and labor matters. |
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Chuhak & Tecson welcomes Robert “Bobby” Strauss joining the firm as a principal in the Corporate, Financial Services, Health Law and Real Estate practice groups, focusing on a wide range of transactional, real estate finance, banking, healthcare and corporate matters. He is particularly well-versed in the representation of healthcare providers and practices, including physicians, dentists and oral health specialists and veterinarians. He is also a seasoned commercial finance practitioner. |
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National litigation defense firm Hawkins Parnell & Young appointed Jenni Young to partner‑in‑charge of the firm’s Chicago office. With more than two decades of courtroom experience, Young defends manufacturers, retailers, and premises owners in high‑stakes personal injury, product liability, and mass tort litigation. She serves global corporations as national coordinating counsel, manages state dockets for F500 companies, and appears regularly in state, federal, and multi‑district proceedings. |
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Honigman LLP welcomes Devin Carpenter as a partner in the Litigation Department in the Chicago office. He is a commercial litigator with experience in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts around the country. He represents clients in complex high-stakes disputes in a variety of areas, including antitrust, trade secrets, breach of contract, fraud, privacy, and ERISA. His clients span a range of industries, including telecommunications, insurance, agriculture, manufacturing, and finance. |
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Levin & Perconti is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Connery to partner at the personal injury and medical malpractice law firm. Connery joined the firm in 2020 and has helped obtain more than $6 million in settlements on behalf of clients. He has worked on numerous medical malpractice cases as well as other personal injury cases. Prior to joining Levin & Perconti, Connery served as a Cook County State’s Attorney where he worked in the Narcotics Prosecutions Bureau. |
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Marty O’Hara has been elected to Much’s Management Committee. As a member of the leadership team, O’Hara will help shape the firm’s future, spearheading efforts to explore emerging technology and investing in the development of the next generation of attorneys. He will maintain his active practice as a commercial litigator with an emphasis on defending attorneys and law firms in ethical and legal malpractice matters. |
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Georgina Flores joins AAA - The Auto Club Group as Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer. She will oversee all aspects of marketing, branding, customer engagement, and growth strategies. Prior to this role, Flores served as Chief Marketing Officer at a large, global events company. She brings two decades of insurance and motor club experience in senior marketing roles. Flores is a 2014 Fellow of Leadership Greater Chicago. |
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IFF, a mission-driven nonprofit lender and real estate consultant, welcomes Jessi Ventura as Director of Lending for the Chicago Market. Based in Chicago, Jessi brings over a decade of expertise in underwriting, relationship management, business development, and community outreach. His deep commitment to supporting communities, coupled with a strong focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion, makes him an invaluable partner for nonprofits across Chicagoland seeking flexible capital. |
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YMCA of the USA, the national resource office for the 2,600+ Ys across the US, welcomes Greg Waibel as its new Chief Operating Officer. Waibel will oversee Y-USA’s finance, technology and HR functions, and the network of staff and partners responsible for providing services and support to YMCAs. Waibel joins Y-USA after serving as President and CEO of the YMCA of Honolulu, where he led the organization through a period of recovery and then significant growth following the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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