Architecture / Design

Anna Harvey, FGM Architects

Anna Harvey, AIA, has been promoted to Vice President at FGM Architects (FGMA), an employee-owned firm offering architecture, planning and interior design services nationally in 8 offices across 5 states. Harvey joined FGMA in 2000 and focuses on the firm’s PK-12 Education, Higher Education and Municipal practices. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Master of Architecture from the University of Utah.

Architecture / Design

Kyle Kim, FGM Architects

Kyle Kim, AIA, has been promoted to Vice President at FGM Architects (FGMA), an employee-owned firm offering architecture, planning and interior design services nationally in 8 offices across 5 states. Kim joined FGMA in 2009 and balances his time between the firm’s PK-12 Education and Higher Education practices. He received his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Architecture / Design

Elizabeth Wojtowicz, FGM Architects

Elizabeth Wojtowicz, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, has been promoted to Vice President at FGM Architects (FGMA), an employee-owned firm offering architecture, planning and interior design services in 8 offices across 5 states. Wojtowicz, FGMA’s Chief People Officer since 2021, has led initiatives focused on talent management, diversity and inclusion, organizational culture as well as recruitment, training and development. She received her Bachelor of Science in HR Management from Central Michigan University.

Architecture / Design

Michael Comiskey, GREC Architects

Michael Comiskey, AIA, NCARB, has been elevated to Associate with GREC Architects. With over a decade of experience, Michael has been with GREC since 2022. His expertise spans multi-family residential and hospitality projects. He leads project design, coordination, and management, while mentoring younger studio members. He is currently leading the design of a boutique hotel in Charleston, SC. Michael holds a bachelor’s degree from Miami University and a master’s from Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Automotive

Mark VanBenschoten, Roush Honda

Jeff Brindley, President and CEO of Roush Holdings, Inc., a 100% ESOP and parent company of Roush Honda, Westerville, OH, and Valley Honda, Aurora/Naperville, IL, announced the appointment of Mark VanBenschoten, Chief Financial Officer, to its Board of Directors. Jeff Brindley stated: ‘Our Board is thrilled to have Mark join us as we continue to grow our 100% employee-owned company. This appointment further strengthens the board’s commitment and dedication to serving our employee-owners. We are humbled by the tremendous commitment our 450 employee-owners have to serving our customers and the communities in which we operate.’ Mark VanBenschoten will join current Board members Jeff Brindley, Pete Jones, and Robert Navarre.

Automotive

Casey Brindley , Valley Honda

Jeff Brindley, President and CEO of Roush Holdings, Inc., a 100% ESOP and parent company of Roush Honda, Westerville, OH, and Valley Honda, Aurora/Naperville, IL, announced the appointment of Casey Brindley, Chief Operating Officer, to its Board of Directors. Jeff Brindley stated: ‘Our Board is thrilled to have Casey join us as we continue to grow our 100% employee-owned company. This appointment further strengthens the board’s commitment and dedication to serving our employee-owners. We are humbled by the tremendous commitment our 450 employee-owners have to serving our customers and the communities in which we operate.’ Casey Brindley will join current Board members Jeff Brindley, Pete Jones, and Robert Navarre.

Commercial Real Estate

Steve Stecker and Kevin Schoolcraft, Ryan Companies US, Inc.

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is excited to announce two key changes. 

Steve Stecker, CHC, has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Project Development, Healthcare. In this role, Stecker will expand the company’s third-party construction business and support the real estate development team in the healthcare sector, leveraging his extensive industry expertise. 

Meanwhile, Kevin Schoolcraft has relocated from Dallas to Chicago. As Vice President, he will oversee healthcare real estate development across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Schoolcraft will focus on all areas of the healthcare sector including hospitals, surgery centers, medical office buildings, specialty centers and more.

Education

Dr. Glen H. Brodowsky, Roosevelt University Heller College of Business

Roosevelt University is proud to the announce the appointment of Dr. Glen H. Brodowsky as the new dean of the Heller College of Business. Dr. Brodowsky brings over 28 years of experience to Roosevelt from California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) where he served as chair of the management and marketing departments. He has extensive expertise in marketing, marketing research, and cross-cultural marketing and consumer behavior in China and Taiwan.

Financial Services

Paul Blake and Michael Capesius, Wintrust Financial Corporation

Wintrust Financial Corp., a financial services holding company based in Rosemont, Illinois, with more than 170 locations across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Florida is pleased to announce two promotions. 

Paul Blake was promoted to EVP, Head of Specialized Lending at Wintrust Financial Corporation. Paul joined Wintrust in 2010. 

Michael Capesius was promoted to SVP, Senior Relationship Manager, Business Banking at Schaumburg Bank & Trust Company, N.A. Michael joined Wintrust in 2022.

Insurance Brokerage

Chuck Mazzanti, Christensen Group Insurance

Christensen Group Insurance, a leading national insurance brokerage, is excited to announce its expansion into the Chicago Metropolitan area. To lead this growth, the company has appointed Chuck Mazzanti as a Commercial Lines Producer. With over 15 years of industry experience and a strong record of client retention and satisfaction, Mazzanti’s client-focused approach aligns perfectly with CG’s values. This expansion enhances service delivery to clients and extends CG's reach within the Midwest.

Law

Ari Mintzer, Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

Ari Mintzer is a partner in Levenfeld Pearlstein’s Corporate Group. He represents clients such as private and public companies, private equity sponsors, and financial institutions in sophisticated M&A and financing transactions, including litigation finance transactions with non-traditional asset classes. He is adept at negotiating and drafting complex credit facilities, mezzanine loans, and multi-tranche financings in connection with acquisitions, recapitalizations, and restructurings.

Law

Britney Retess, Park Gold Group

Park Gold Group is excited to introduce Family Law Associate, Britney Retess. Attorney Retess brings a wealth of expertise in successfully litigating Divorce, Child Custody & Support, and Family Estate & Probate matters. She is a member of the Black Women Lawyers’ Association, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. She also serves as a Board Member of the I Am Abel Foundation, a local nonprofit whose initiatives focus on advancing students at the high-school, collegiate, and law-school level.

Law Firm

Erin McAdams Franzblau, Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres LLC

Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres welcomes Erin McAdams Franzblau as a partner in the firm's Employment & Labor group. Erin is a management-side employment lawyer and litigator, counseling employers on nearly every sub-specialty of employment law and acting as employment counsel for M&A transactions. She advises organizations on a wide range of day-to-day employment issues, including, more recently, pay transparency legislation, paid time off mandates, and the evolution of restrictive covenant law.

Legal

Angela Johnson Reier, Honigman LLP

Honigman LLP welcomes Angela Johnson Reier to its Corporate Department as partner in the firm’s Transactions & Counseling Practice Group. Reier focuses her practice on U.S. and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, providing a holistic strategy comprised of legal and business support throughout the deal lifecycle, including overseeing due diligence, conducting purchase agreement negotiations, evaluating for regulatory compliance, and advising on integration or separation execution.

Real Estate

Grace Crossin, ML Realty Partners

Grace Crossin joined ML Realty Partners as Financial Analyst. She will perform valuations and underwriting within the finance, accounting and acquisition teams at ML Realty Partners. Crossin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics from University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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