Architecture / Design

Jan Behounek, FGM Architects

Jan Behounek, AIA, LEED AP, has been elected to the FGM Architects (FGMA) Board of Directors. FGMA is an employee-owned firm that provides architectural, planning, and interior design services in eight offices across five states. Behounek joined FGMA as a Principal in 2019, was named director of the firm’s Higher Education practice in 2021 and promoted to Vice President in 2023. An industry leader, she is the current President of the Chicago Building Congress.

Architecture / Design

Ron Richardson, FGM Architects

Ron Richardson, AIA, has been promoted to Executive Vice President at FGM Architects (FGMA), an employee-owned firm offering architecture, planning and interior design services nationally in 8 offices across 5 states. Richardson joined FGMA in 2006 and was appointed leader of its PK-12 school design practice in 2019. A member of the Illinois Association of School Boards Service Associates Executive Committee, he received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Kansas.

Banking

Andy Kocur, First Bank Chicago

First Bank Chicago, one of the five largest privately held banks in Chicago, is pleased to announce Andy Kocur has transitioned from his current position to VP/Public Funds Managing Director. In this new role, Andy will manage and grow the Public Funds division, along with his existing commercial clients, and develop new relationships to help the Bank increase deposits and treasury management fee income. Andy joined First Bank Chicago in 2017.

Financial Services

Nick Begley and Jennifer O’Neill, 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. 

Nick Begley was promoted to EVP, Chief Credit Officer at Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company, N.A. Nick joined Wintrust in 2009. 

Jennifer O’Neill was promoted to SVP, Senior Commercial Banker, Commercial Banking at Wintrust Bank, N.A. Jennifer joined Wintrust in 2022.

Financial Services

Jen LaMalfa and Joe Nitti, 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.

Jen LaMalfa was promoted to SVP, Risk Management at Wintrust Financial Corporation. Jen joined Wintrust in 2013. 

Joe Nitti was promoted to SVP, Group Leader, Commercial Real Estate at Wheaton Bank & Trust Company, N.A. Joe joined Wintrust in 2015.

Law

Michael Graham, Thompson Coburn LLP

Michael Graham has joined the Chicago office of Thompson Coburn LLP as a partner in the labor and employment practice. Michael is experienced in the litigation and transactional sides of employee benefits work and has served as first chair on numerous Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and employment cases, including fiduciary breach class actions and victories in the United States Courts of Appeal.

Law Firm

Stacie Hartman, Morgan Lewis

Global law firm Morgan Lewis welcomes veteran trial lawyer and litigator Stacie Hartman to its Chicago office, deepening the firm’s investment management and disputes capabilities. Stacie represents clients in regulatory and other government investigations and complex litigation focusing on financial markets and the financial services industry. She will continue her group leadership by taking on a leadership position in the firm’s multidisciplinary derivatives and commodities practice.

Non-Profit

Arshele Stevens, Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC)

The Board of Directors of CAWC announces Arshele Stevens as the new Executive Director. Stevens will lead CAWC by disrupting domestic violence through institutional advancement, program development and operational efficiency. A seasoned executive, Stevens’ dedication to social impact is represented by her impressive experience serving as the President of Kennedy-King College, Founding CEO of Girls, Inc. of Chicago, and Senior VP of Children, Youth, and Families at Catholic Charities of Chicago.

Professional Services

Jaime Garza, CrossCountry Consulting

CrossCountry Consulting is pleased to announce that Jaime Garza has been appointed Partner in the national Business Transformation practice focused on Banking and Asset Management clients across the U.S. With extensive experience delivering large-scale management reporting and FP&A transformations, Jaime is instrumental in providing enterprise performance, financial planning and analysis, management reporting, and bank regulatory reporting guidance to our clients.

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