Architecture / Engineering

Koz Sowlat and Robert J. Diebold, Hatfield Group Engineering

Koz Sowlat, PE, SE, and Robert J. Diebold, PE, SE, now lead New York City-based Hatfield Group Engineering's (HGE) new Chicago office. The two world-class structural engineers founded and co-led their firm, Sowlat Structural Engineers, since 2004.

HGE Chicago was established in 2024 to better serve HGE clients, leveraging Koz Sowlat and Rob Diebold’s expertise and bringing HGE’s structural, MEP/FP, and facade engineering services to the Midwest.Sowlat, Diebold, and HGE founding partner, Erleen Hatfield, PE, FAIA, F. ASCE, worked together while at Perkins and Will and Thornton Tomasetti and are reunited to provide their structural expertise in the design of large, complex buildings with fast-track schedules, leading to high-quality built projects.

Financial Services

David Prochnow and Joe Wolsfeld, Byline Bank

Byline Bank’s Commercial Banking group welcomes David Prochnow and Joe Wolsfeld. 

As Managing Director, Head of Fintech Solutions & Partner Strategy, David oversees the strategic direction of the Fintech Payments practice, including BaaS sponsorship and embedded finance solutions. He has over 15 years of experience leading banking solutions for the fintech industry, most recently at Fifth Third Bank and MB Financial Bank. 

As Managing Director, Head of Fintech Banking, Joe oversees go-to-market, business development and relationship management for the Fintech Banking division. Joe has over 19 years of commercial banking and payments experience, most recently at Fifth Third Bank and MB Financial Bank.

Financial Services

Brett Wallace and John Hughes, 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. 

Brett Wallace was promoted to SVP, Division Manager, Commercial Banking at Wintrust Bank, N.A. Brett joined Wintrust in 2012. 

John Hughes was promoted to SVP, Relationship Manager, Business Banking at Wheaton Bank & Trust Company, N.A. John joined Wintrust in 2018.

General Contracting

Michael Long, DSI

DSI welcomes Michael Long as VP of Industrial Services. With 35+ years in Estimation, Preconstruction, and Construction, he has spearheaded significant projects totaling 35M SF, valued at over $200M. His expertise and dedication will significantly enhance DSI's capabilities, driving strategic growth for our industrial practice and ensuring continued success for our clients.

General Contracting

Eric Schmidt, DSI

DSI welcomes Eric Schmidt as the Director of Business Development for their Interiors Group. Eric brings a wealth of experience in executive project management, demonstrating exceptional focus, planning, and execution. His proven track record and diverse expertise will drive strategic growth for the interiors practice, ensuring continued success for our clients.

Health Care

Dr. Michael J. Schmidt, Loyola University Medical Center

Loyola Medicine has announced the appointment of Michael J. Schmidt, MD, as chief medical officer at Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC). Dr. Schmidt will oversee quality and safety, medical staff functions and peer review. Dr. Schmidt will hold a faculty appointment from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in the Department of Emergency Medicine. Previously, Dr. Schmidt was a practicing clinician and an associate professor of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine.

Investment Banking

Macie Dorow and Joseph Labetti, Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc.

Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc., a leading corporate advisory and investment banking firm, is pleased to announce the promotions of Macie Dorow and Joseph Labetti to Vice President. 

Macie Dorow joined Prairie Capital Advisors in 2016 and specializes in advising middle market companies on mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”), capital formation and other investment banking transactions. 

Joseph Labetti joined Prairie Capital Advisors in 2022 and is part of the employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”) advisory practice focusing on transaction structuring, capital raising and ESOP formations.

Investment Banking

Will Hobby, Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc.

Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc., a leading corporate advisory and investment banking firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Will Hobby to Vice President. Will advises middle-market companies on employee stock ownership plans (“ESOPs”), corporate valuation, financial opinions and other investment banking advisory services. He is responsible for providing project management services, corporate valuations and transaction analyses in support of capital structuring engagements.

Law Firm

Kyle Geiger, Laner Muchin

Laner Muchin is pleased to welcome Kyle Geiger as Of Counsel. Kyle has extensive experience litigating civil and commercial matters and is dedicated to helping clients mitigate risk and resolve disputes in the earliest stages of litigation. As an experienced trial lawyer, he has successfully represented corporations and individuals nationwide in matters involving business disputes, regulatory proceedings, construction defect and a wide range of insurance defense litigation.

Law Firm

Isaiah A. Fishman, Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle LLC

Isaiah Fishman, a commercial litigator, recently started as a Partner at Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle. His experience includes resolving disputes in commercial real estate, employment, and bankruptcy issues. Bill Mitchell, Managing Partner, warmly welcomed Fishman’s arrival, commenting: “Isaiah brings a strong background in litigation and commercial real estate law and adds depth to our employment litigation and bankruptcy and restructuring groups.” Isaiah is based in in the firm's Schaumburg office.

Legal

Nicholas R. Pesavento and Emily L. Morrison, Benesch

Nicholas R. Pesavento has joined Benesch as Partner in the firm's Corporate & Securities Practice Group. He has experience with structuring and negotiating merger, acquisition, buyout, and joint venture transactions for both strategic and investment fund clients, and regularly represents private equity funds in connection with acquisitions and dispositions. 

Emily L. Morrison has joined Benesch as Partner in the firm's Corporate & Securities Practice Group. Her practice includes a broad range of employee benefits and executive compensation matters, including handling such matters as part of corporate, M&A and private equity transactions.

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