Architecture / Design

Mike Elliott, FGM Architects

Mike Elliott, AIA, NCARB, 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. Elliott joined FGMA as a Principal in its Municipal practice. Elliott is a former President of AIA Illinois and AIA Northeast Illinois, a representative to the AIA National Strategic Council, and a member of the AIA National Government Advocacy Committee.

Architecture / Design

Cory Kamholz, FGM Architects

Cory Kamholz, AIA, LEED AP, 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. Based in FGMA’s Chicago office, Kamholz joined the firm in 2022 as a Principal and works in the Higher Education practice. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Washington University and Master of Architecture from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Architecture / Design

Alyson Sternquist, FGM Architects

Alyson Sternquist, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, 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. With 20 years of experience, Sternquist joined FGMA’s PK-12 Education practice in 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology from SUNY Polytechnic Institute and attended the University of Florida’s Master of Architecture program.

Construction

Steve Popp, All-Tech Decorating Co.

All-Tech Decorating Co. is pleased to announce Steve Popp as Field Operations Director. Steve has been with ATD for 20 years and has been an influential leader within the organization. Steve started his career with ATD as a Driver, moved into Estimating/Project Management, and has been integral in the management and development of our Field Operations over the past few years. Steve will use his years of experience to guide the ATD Field in our commitment to excellence.

Construction Management

Jonathan Doshna and Rob Cortazzo, AECOM Hunt

AECOM Hunt welcomes Jonathan Doshna, Vice President, Project Management, and Rob Cortazzo, Vice President, Operations. 

Jonathan has been in the construction industry for 25 years and his past work includes high-end curtain wall, masonry restoration, and construction of convention centers and highly trafficked airports. Jonathan will oversee team performance on various Central region projects. 

A senior construction professional with over 30 years of experience, Rob has served in various leadership positions in all phases of aviation, commercial, higher education, healthcare, senior living, interiors/SPD and industrial markets. Prior to joining AECOM Hunt, Rob successfully led numerous mega projects and major business units.

Construction Management

Corey Zussman, AECOM Hunt

AECOM Hunt welcomes Corey Zussman as Vice President QAQC. Based in Chicago, Corey is a registered architect and three-decade AEC professional and will have national reach as a subject matter expert for AECOM Hunt. Through quality programs, seminars, educational materials, and on-site constructability reviews, Corey’s expertise helps advance the highest quality at every stage of a project.

Construction Management

Meghan McLean, AECOM Hunt

AECOM Hunt welcomes Meghan McLean as Business Development Manager. Bringing more than seven years of industry experience, Meghan will be instrumental in driving AECOM Hunt’s Chicago market growth. With Vice President Kasie Mathena, Meghan will lead strategic initiatives and cultivate relationships with industry and community stakeholders. Meghan is a proud member of Professional Women in Construction’s Chicago Chapter and the Illinois Housing Council.

Construction Management

Ibrahim Shobowale, AECOM Hunt

AECOM Hunt is pleased to welcome Ibrahim Shobowale as Project Accountant. With 14 years’ experience, Ibrahim will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of various projects within AECOM Hunt’s Central region.

Financial Services

Sarah Grooms and Philip Bandle, 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 an appointment and a promotion. 

Sarah Grooms was appointed as Chief Administrative Officer, Banking Strategies at Wintrust Financial Corporation. Sarah joined Wintrust in 2001. 

Philip Bandle was promoted to SVP, Investments at Wintrust Investments, LLC. Philip joined Wintrust in 2009.

Marketing

David Jordan, Bader Rutter

Bader Rutter names David Jordan as CEO. Jordan drives the #1 U.S. B2B agency into the future focused on transformative creative steeped in business acumen. David Jordan becomes the 4th Bader Rutter CEO in the employee-owned agency’s 50-year history. Broadly experienced on both the agency and client side, David exemplifies the firm’s guiding principle that he co-authored: “To be an idea-first culture with the deepest knowledge and strongest business acumen of any agency.” For more information: https://bit.ly/3yha4ix

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