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Architecture / Design

Neil Schneider, HOK

Neil Schneider, IIDA, has joined HOK’s Chicago studio as Director of Design, Interiors. With 20 years of experience creating innovative workplace environments for leading global organizations, Schneider will bring his unique ability to interpret clients’ visions resulting in forward-thinking design solutions and environments that authentically reflect the culture of each organization.

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Automotive

Darius Eftekhar, Toyota Motor North America

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA), Inc. recently named Darius Eftekhar to the post of assistant general manager of the Chicago Region sales office. Eftekhar is responsible for all sales and marketing, service and parts, customer relations and market representation activities in the four-state region. He’s also responsible for all human resources-related activities that include recruiting and hiring, organizational planning, compliance and regulatory concerns, compensation and benefits.

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Event Marketing & Production

Maddie Heck, Kindle Communications

Kindle Communications is excited to announce the addition of Maddie Heck as a new Account Director, Client Services and Business Development. Maddie comes to Kindle with seven years in media and advertising sales where she built strong relationships across the Chicago market and helped drive innovative strategies and solutions for clients. Maddie will help Kindle cultivate new relationships, as Kindle looks to continue to grow business by serving clients in a wider range of industries.

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Financial Services

Robert Truitt and Megan Connors, Wintrust Financial Corporation

Wintrust Financial Corp., 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. Robert Truitt was promoted to SVP, CFO Mortgage. Robert joined Wintrust in 2024. Megan Connors was promoted to SVP, Credit Team Lead, Credit Administration. Megan joined Wintrust in 2016.

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Law Firm

Daniel Crowley, Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

Daniel Crowley is a partner in the Real Estate Group. He represents owners, operators, property managers, investors, landlords, tenants, lenders, and borrowers in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing matters. He has experience with virtually all asset classes, including office, retail, industrial, industrial outdoor storage (IOS), manufacturing, and multifamily properties.

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Law Firm

Daniel B. Henry, Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP

Marshall Gerstein is pleased to welcome Daniel Henry as an Associate. Daniel earned his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. While in school, he was a member of the Intellectual Property Law Society, a member of the Black Law Students Association, and a member of the First-Generation Law Students Association. Daniel previously served as a Summer Associate at Marshall Gerstein through the 1L Leadership Council for Legal Diversity (LCLD) Scholars Program.

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Law Firm

Vanessa Wang, Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP

Marshall Gerstein is pleased to welcome Vanessa Wang as an Associate. Vanessa assists with drafting and prosecuting patent applications within Marshall Gerstein's Electrical & Computer Technologies Group. She is experienced in diverse technologies such as systems engineering and predictive modeling.

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Non-Profit

Kelly Sitkin, American Brain Tumor Association

The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) has named Kelly Sitkin as President and CEO, effective February 1, 2025. Sitkin will lead the ABTA in its mission to impact brain tumor patients and their families while advancing research funding to drive breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment, and care For the past seven years, Sitkin has served as ABTA’s Chief Development Officer, leading fundraising and volunteer initiatives to support research, education, and advocacy efforts.

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Non-Profit

Jesus Gonzalez and Lisa Merchant-Harrell, Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago

Jesus Gonzalez of Aon plc and Lisa Merchant-Harrell of Cleveland Avenue, LLC have joined the Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago Board of Directors. Both leaders bring decades of expertise in their respective fields along with an incredible passion for supporting their communities to their role as board members. Through their appointments, they will help advance Goodwill’s mission: Connecting people to work. Preparing people for life.

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