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Wipfli has promoted Kat Maddi, CPA to partner in our client advisory services, manufacturing, retail and distribution practice. Kat excels at identifying and evaluating best practices and process improvements. Her proactive approach empowers clients, offering tailored guidance to achieve strategic objectives and financial goals. Having worked as a CFO in various businesses, her client-focused approach optimizes performance and fuels growth. |
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Wipfli has promoted Jason Smith to partner in our client acquisition, manufacturing, retail and distribution practices. With over 20 years in strategic technology and business consulting and leading business development and growth for Wipfli’s manufacturing, retail and distribution practice, he aims to attract new clients. His curiosity drives him to collaborate and offer fresh perspectives and innovative solutions, addressing industry challenges as a trusted advisor. |
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Wipfli has promoted Tony Smith, CPC to partner in our organizational performance, nonprofit, government and education practices. Tony is a certified executive coach, team facilitator and expert in the Predictive Index assessment toolkit. At Wipfli, Tony works closely with CEOs and senior leaders as a personal leadership coach. He also helps organizations develop high-functioning teams and build cultures that value leadership as the primary transformer of business results. |
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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. Tanya Power has been appointed SVP, Chief Operating Officer, Wintrust Business Credit. Tanya joined Wintrust in 2009. Andy Lapp has been promoted to EVP, Group Leader, Wintrust Commercial Banking. Andrew joined Wintrust in 2020. |
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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 two promotions. Tim Underwood has been promoted to SVP, Chief Credit Officer, Wheaton Bank & Trust, N.A.Tim joined Wintrust in 2009. Mark Sandgren has been promoted to SVP, Marketing, Wintrust Mortgage. Mark joined Wintrust in 2021. |
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Cawley CRE welcomes Jonathan Bifro as Director of Brokerage Development. He brings over 20 years of commercial real estate experience, aligning real estate strategies with business goals to drive value and efficiency. Previously, Jonathan led initiatives for major companies including Chevron, PG&E, Waste Management, UnitedHealth Group, Whirlpool, ITW, and Motorola. |
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Cawley CRE announces the addition of Simon Porras and Kalie Korpitz as the newest Associates. Porras joins the Industrial team, bringing a strong background in client management and bilingual communication. Korpitz joins the Urban team, leveraging her MBA and engineering background to focus on real estate investment and development. Both additions reflect Cawley CRE’s continued growth and commitment to market expertise. |
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TW Chicago welcomes Bob Papineau as Project Executive. With over 25 years of construction experience and $300M+ in completed work, Bob brings deep expertise across industrial, multifamily, commercial, and retail markets. Known for his strategic vision, team leadership, and client-focused approach, he will oversee major project execution and client relationships as TW continues to expand its footprint across the Midwest. |
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Curt Worthington has joined Fortune Brands Innovations as VP of Finance and Investor Relations. He previously led Strategy, Corporate Development and IR at Pactiv Evergreen, with earlier roles at Caterpillar and BofA Merrill Lynch. A Duke MBA alum based in Chicago, Worthington brings global experience in M&A, strategy, finance and IR spanning multiple industries, from packaging and industrials to natural resources, tech, automotive and agribusiness. |
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Liz Murnin joins VSA Partners as Associate Partner, Strategic Growth, with more than two decades of experience fueling growth across top agencies. She most recently served in senior leadership roles at CPG Agency, Nitrous Effect and Hawkeye (a Publicis company), where she led growth strategies that generated tens of millions of dollars in new business and helped reposition agencies for national expansion. Liz joins VSA to lead business development, sales strategy, and agency positioning. |
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Employee-owned experiential marketing agency Agency EA is proud to welcome Dee Hall to its Board of Directors. A pioneer in experiential marketing, Dee brings decades of agency leadership, having co-founded Stern Hall and led FCBX and Sunflower Group. She’s been recognized with industry honors like the Women of Influence Award and has held leadership roles with the ANA and REGGIE Awards. Dee’s expertise in brand activation will be key to EA’s continued growth and innovation. |
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Slayton Search Partners is excited to announce that Dan Plourde has joined the company as Senior Vice President & Principal. Dan will bring his expertise in the Industrial and Consumer practices to drive value for top-performing organizations in these sectors. He joins us from a private equity consulting role, where he led executive searches at both the fund and portfolio company level. |
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DSI welcomes Efren Molina, LEED AP as Director of Engineering, supporting the firm’s expansion into the data center sector. With more than 40 years of experience in mission-critical environments, Efren brings deep expertise in infrastructure systems, resilient design, and coordinated project delivery. His appointment reflects DSI’s commitment to quality, innovation, and delivering high-performing facilities in today’s evolving built environment. Learn more at www.dsi-group.com |
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DSI welcomes Anthony Urso as Field Executive – Interiors. With 30+ years of commercial construction experience, Tony advanced from union carpenter to field leadership. He’s widely respected by clients, peers, and trade partners for his hands-on approach, jobsite consistency, and team-first mindset. His practical field knowledge and focus on process help drive efficient execution, maintain high standards, and consistently deliver successful, client-focused results. |
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Loyola University Medical Center has named Elizabeth E. Early, MHA, FACHE, as its new president. A seasoned health care leader, Early most recently served as the president of Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, where she drove improvements in quality, operations and patient outcomes. With 25 years of experience across major health systems, she brings strategic vision and a strong commitment to community health to her new role at Loyola Medicine. |
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JW Marriott Chicago welcomes Jim Redington as general manager. A seasoned hotelier with 30+ years of experience, Redington brings proven leadership in luxury and lifestyle hospitality. He returns to the JW brand after serving as hotel manager at Gaylord National Resort, where he oversaw a $90M renovation. Known for driving results and team culture, Redington is excited to lead the iconic Chicago property and deliver exceptional guest experiences. |
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Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc., a leading corporate advisory and investment banking firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Christopher Silvetti to Director. Christopher Silvetti joined Prairie Capital Advisors in 2018 and currently serves as a trusted advisor to middle-market companies. His primary focus is within Prairie’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) Advisory practice, providing project management and strategic guidance to clients. |
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Janicek Performance Group won the Inc. Magazine 2025 Award as a fastest-growing company. Founded by three-time Emmy winner Kathryn Janicek, JPG is a leading provider of media and public speaking coaching, executive presence training, and leadership development programs. The firm's clients, including Fortune 500, leading construction firms, small businesses, and biotech leaders, consistently report enhanced leadership effectiveness, improved market positioning, and accelerated business growth. |
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