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Thursday, August 13, 2026 |
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Plante Moran Living Forward (PMLF), the senior living development advisory division of commercial real estate firm Plante Moran Realpoint, is pleased to announce that Steve Przybilla has been promoted to partner. With more than 30 years of senior living experience, Przybilla advises clients on asset repositioning, strategic planning, and operations.
PMLF provides advisory and owner’s representation services that address the real estate needs of senior living communities. pmlivingforward.com. |
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Klaudia Cwanek has been named vice president and senior relationship manager for PNC Private Bank. Based in Chicago, she will work alongside a team of experienced private bankers, wealth strategists, investment professionals and fiduciary advisors to provide high net worth clients and their families with customized advice, guidance and solutions. Cwanek brings more than 16 years of experience in financial services, private banking and wealth management to her role. |
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Craig Close has joined the Chicago Commons Board of Directors. Close is Senior Vice President of Portfolio Services at PPM America, Inc., a Chicago-based institutional asset manager, where he has held executive leadership roles for nearly three decades. He holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a BS in Finance and International Business from Oregon State University. Chicago Commons serves children and families across Chicago’s underserved communities. |
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American Structurepoint provides architecture and interior design services for civic, mission critical, industry + technology, federal, campus environments, commercial, sports + recreation, and health services clients. Backed by more than 800 professionals across 11 disciplines, in 7 states, we design innovative, high-performing facilities that balance function, aesthetics, and long-term value while supporting operations, enhancing user experiences, and strengthening communities. |
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Laurence Jankelow has joined BiggerPockets as Chief Growth Officer. An active real estate investor and longtime BiggerPockets community member, Jankelow is also a visionary proptech entrepreneur, co-founding the property management software Avail. In his new role at BiggerPockets, he will lead growth strategy, product innovation and member engagement to modernize the platform and expand the tools available to its more than three million members. |
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Jill M. Tritt rejoins Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. as a principal in the Estate Planning & Asset Protection and Estate & Trust Administration & Litigation practice groups. She develops tax-advantaged strategies in estate planning, advises clients on business planning, works with nonprofit entities on tax and financial matters and assists in the preparation of estate and gift tax returns. She is a past chair of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and served as their corporate counsel. |
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Brian Skender has been promoted to Project Executive at Skender, one of the nation’s top building contractors. He has played an integral role in the success of countless projects, teams and clients since joining the firm in 2008. Brian’s leadership, commitment to Skender’s culture and unwavering dedication to his team and clients have made a lasting impact across the organization. |
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Kiel Hansen has been promoted to Senior Project Manager at Skender, one of the nation’s top building contractors. Since joining Skender in 2024, Kiel has made a significant impact through his leadership, mentorship and commitment to building high-performing teams. Kiel combines strong project execution with proactive communication, taking a thoughtful, people-first approach on all his projects. |
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Will Hansen has been promoted to Senior Superintendent at Skender, one of the nation’s top building contractors. Since joining the firm in 2017, Will has consistently stepped forward to take on some of our company’s toughest challenges and most demanding situations. Will has played a pivotal supervision role in numerous projects and leads by example. |
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Kelly Allen has been promoted to Senior Project Manager at Skender, one of the nation’s top building contractors. Her strong leadership, strategic thinking and ability to bring stability and positivity to every team she supports has made her a Skender stand-out since joining the company in 2020. Approaching challenges with confidence and sound judgment, Kelly combines strong execution with a solutions-oriented mindset. |
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Jake Lawniczak has been promoted to Senior Project Manager, Team Leader, at Skender, one of the nation’s top building contractors. Since joining Skender in 2022, Jake has distinguished himself through his strategic mindset, technical expertise and ability to lead through complex challenges. Jake brings a unique perspective to every situation, offering thoughtful solutions that strengthen project outcomes. |
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Lauren Bauer has been promoted to Project Executive at Skender, one of the nation’s top building contractors. Since joining the firm in 2019, she has distinguished herself as a trusted leader who consistently delivers exceptional results for clients, project teams and partners. She successfully leads complex, high-profile projects and balances strong client service, sound judgment and strategic decision-making. |
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David Bentley has been promoted to Senior Superintendent at Skender, one of the nation’s top building contractors. He has built a reputation as a thoughtful, trusted leader who consistently delivers strong results since joining Skender in 2017. His healthcare project experience runs deep, managing field activities and site operations with great attention to detail. |
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The Driehaus Museum is pleased to announce that Ian Wardropper has joined the Museum’s Board of Trustees. He is the Director Emeritus of the Frick Collection and served as the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Director of The Frick Collection from 2011 to 2025. He worked as curator and later head of the Department of European Decorative Arts and Sculpture and Ancient Art at The Art Institute of Chicago for 19 years. Wardropper completed his PhD at the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University. |
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Sheppard is pleased to announce that partners Daniel Collins and Levi Giovanetto have joined in Chicago, further strengthening Sheppard’s white collar defense and investigations capabilities in the Midwest and nationwide. Collins leads internal investigations for public companies and other organizations on issues including securities and accounting fraud, healthcare fraud, antitrust, money laundering and trade secret theft. Giovanetto helps corporate clients facing allegations of fraud from initial internal allegations through government investigation, enforcement proceedings and parallel shareholder and other civil litigation. |
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The Driehaus Museum is pleased to announce that Cari B. Sacks has joined its Board of Trustees. Sacks has served on the Board of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, including as Chair from 2021-2025; the Board of Directors of Steppenwolf Theater Company and Personal PAC; and is a trustee of the Erikson Institute where she received her postgraduate degree. She was an appointee to both the City of Chicago’s Cultural Advisory Council and President Obama’s Advisory Committee on the Arts. |
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Gould & Ratner welcomes Yitian Cai as a Senior Associate in the firm’s Corporate Practice.
Yitian advises clients through complex transactions at pivotal moments in their growth and evolution. He represents strategic buyers and sellers, private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and emerging businesses in a broad range of domestic and cross-border matters. |
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Karen Hatfield is the new President of the American Marketing Association (AMA) Chicago Chapter - the largest professional AMA chapter in North America - as of July 1, 2026. She succeeds Chris McGuire, who becomes Immediate Past President.
A Kellogg MBA with more than 30 years in marketing, Hatfield is President and Chief Marketing Officer of Pythia Marketing Strategy Consulting. Her prior roles include Kimberly-Clark and Allstate. A longtime volunteer, she previously served as President-Elect. |
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Bulley & Andrews (B&A) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Lappe to vice president. Known for his collaborative leadership and client-first approach, Scott leverages his expertise in healthcare construction to help clients navigate their most challenging projects with confidence. Scott will continue to lead B&A’s growth in the healthcare market, providing strategic oversight to deliver facilities that enable healthcare providers to provide best-in-class patient care. |
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Elizabeth has joined Benesch as a Partner in the firm’s Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Practice Group. She advises public and private companies on executive compensation and employee benefits, including plan design, equity incentives, employment and severance agreements, change-in-control arrangements, and ERISA compliance. |
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Dalton has joined Benesch as a Managing Associate in the firm’s Corporate Practice Group. He advises private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, as well as publicly traded companies and privately held businesses, on a broad range of complex M&A and strategic transactions.
Jacob has joined Benesch as an Associate in the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. He focuses his practice on data privacy and cybersecurity, advising domestic and international companies on compliance, risk management and technology transactions. |
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Shamika Mazyck and Dr. William Payne, M.D., have been elected to the Board of Directors of the Black Directors Health Equity Agenda® (BDHEA). A founding member of the nonprofit, Mazyck is a healthcare attorney at Quarles whose practice spans health law, regulatory compliance and organizational strategy. Her appointment strengthens BDHEA’s governance as it works to advance equitable health outcomes through senior-level leadership and advocacy. A founding member and orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Payne is the founder and Chief Medical Officer of Big Heart Health, where he leads at the intersection of clinical practice and healthcare innovation. His election advances BDHEA’s mission to embed health equity at the highest levels of decision-making. |
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Building on a year of philanthropic growth and expanding partnerships, the Chicago State Foundation has elected accomplished leaders Mark Miller and Bernard Williams to its Board of Directors. Miller, President of Advocate South Chicagoland Area and Christ Medical Center, brings nearly two decades of healthcare leadership and a strong record of advancing operational excellence, improving health outcomes, and building community partnerships. Williams, Chairman and CEO of Fidelity Print Communications, has led the company’s strategic growth while championing mentoring, literacy, education, and youth development. Their leadership will help strengthen the Foundation’s philanthropic impact and expand opportunities for CSU students. |
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