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Conlon Public Strategies, Chicago

Conlon Public Strategies, a Chicago-based consulting and public affairs firm, welcomes Ami Novoryta as senior advisor. A Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow with two decades of experience in the nonprofit and public sectors, Ami offers the firm’s clients expertise in planning for strategic growth and transformation, leading program innovation and systems change, and developing and sustaining impactful partnerships. Previously, Ami served as chief strategy officer for Heartland Alliance.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Aclaimant, Chicago

Chicago-based Aclaimant, an insight driven workflow solution for safety and risk management, announced that Andrew Pinkes has joined the company’s advisory board. Pinkes is a 30-year veteran of the insurance industry, and his expertise in legal and litigation management, medical management, large loss claim handling, quality program design, third-party administrator (TPA) oversight, and vendor management will benefit Aclaimant and its board.

INSURANCE

Redwood Capital Group, Chicago

Bob Flannery has joined Redwood Capital Group in the newly created position of executive vice president and chief operating officer. Flannery’s position was created in conjunction with Redwood Capital Group’s strategic plan to double in size in the next five years. Flannery will work to raise Redwood Capital Group’s profile within the institutional and private-equity investment communities, as well as oversee property, asset and construction management for Redwood.

MULTI-HOUSING

Lucien Lagrange Studio, Chicago Lucien Lagrange Studio welcomes Carl Silliman in the role of Designer and Architect III. Carl has 7 years’ experience working on projects around the world including construction of a clinic in India, a master plan for a neighborhood in Costa Rica.The Studio also welcomes Michael Davis in the role of Marketing Director. Michael has over 15 years’ experience working on international creative and marketing projects around the world with 13 years spent in Asia.

ARCHITECTURE / DESIGN

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Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Chicago

Carol Brandt has been recognized by Forbes as a Top Women Wealth Advisors 2020. Advisors are selected on industry experience, assets, revenue and compliance. Brandt, a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill and Certified Financial Planner, has 36 years’ experience providing personalized wealth management strategies to high-net-worth families. She has also been recognized as a Barron’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors and Financial Times Top 400 Financial Advisors.

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Woods Fund, Chicago

Caroline McCoy joins Woods Fund Chicago as VP of Programs. “I am thrilled to be joining the Woods Fund and to support its work of advancing racial equity and economic justice through grantmaking during this critical moment in time.” Prior to joining the Woods Fund, McCoy was a Program Officer at the Robert R. McCormick Foundation. The Woods Fund has awarded more than $65 million to 500 grassroots policy and advocacy organizations throughout the Chicago region.

PHILANTHROPY

Slayton Search Partners, Chicago

Slayton Search Partners is excited to announce that Dan Dunn has joined the company as Executive Vice President. Dan will be focused on driving executive searches for industrial manufacturers, including private equity-backed mid-market portfolio companies and Fortune 500 organizations. He joins us from Banister International, where he served as a Managing Director.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Benesch, Chicago

Emily Newhouse Dillingham has joined Benesch as a partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. She represents clients in complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on consumer fraud, false advertising, and trade secret misappropriation. Emily has experience with all phases of litigation, including successfully representing clients at trial, authoring and arguing dispositive motions and appeals, taking and defending depositions, and managing all stages of the discovery process.

LAW FIRM

Echo Incorporated, Lake Zurich

Erik Memmo joins ECHO Inc. as Vice President of Sales. In this role, Erik will be responsible for driving revenue and customer growth for ECHO Inc. and Golden Eagle Distributing Company, while providing strategic direction for the company’s sales organization. Erik brings more than 30 years of experience in the Outdoor Power Equipment industry, most recently serving as the Vice President of Dealer Sales for North America with Briggs and Stratton.

MANUFACTURING

Cumming, Chicago

Joining Cumming as an Associate Director, Etienne Nel will oversee cost management for Chicago as the international construction consultancy continues to grow its presence throughout the region. With nearly two decades of experience supporting commercial, hospitality, high-rise, and master plan construction projects, Nel is a Quantity Surveyor that focuses on detailed cost management and client-first cost consulting.

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Conor Commercial Real Estate, Rosemont

Janet Protas comes to Conor with 30 years of experience in the real estate industry. She has worked in multiple markets across the United States with a focus on multi-family and mixed-use developments. As Senior Vice President – Multi-Family, Janet is responsible for overseeing multi-family efforts and growing Conor’s development portfolio.

REAL ESTATE

Cresset, Chicago

Mary Ceas has joined Cresset as Managing Director, Human Resources Executive. In her role, Ceas is responsible for HR functional excellence and supporting Cresset’s business strategy and values. Ceas is an experienced human capital strategist who is committed to engaging employees, building relationships with customers, and partnering with communities. Prior to Cresset, Ceas served as Executive Vice President of Pan American Bank & Trust.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Bridge Development Partners, Chicago

Bridge Development Partners has named Nick Siegel as Partner of its Chicago region. In this role, Siegel will spearhead all facets of BRIDGE’s development and leasing in the Chicago area. In his previous five years with BRIDGE, during which he most recently held the title of Senior Vice President, Nick has played an integral role in many of the company’s development projects – totaling over 14 million square feet – including 1.5 million square feet of leases signed in Chicagoland in 2020 alone.

REAL ESTATE

Mazars USA LLP, Chicago

Ryan Vaughan, CPA, has been named Partner at Mazars USA LLP. Ryan joined Mazars three years ago and is part of the Manufacturing & Distribution market segment. He leads the Chicago Tax Practice as well as the Tax Credit & Incentives Practice. In establishing the Tax Credit & Incentives Practice, Ryan has expanded the tax services offered by Mazars, resulting in significant value-added opportunities for its clients.

ACCOUNTING

Bridge Development Partners, Chicago

Sean Zasche joins Bridge Development Partners as its new Chief Financial Officer, where he will lead all capital markets activity for the company, including raising and managing strategic equity programs and debt relationships. As BRIDGE plans an expansion into new global markets, including the opening of a London office later this year, Sean will play a pivotal role in infusing new capital that can support the company’s growth and ongoing development and acquisition activity.

REAL ESTATE

Embarc, Chicago

Tellef Lundevall, Founder and CEO of Accelerated Digital Media, has joined Embarc’s Board of Directors. Tellef will support Embarc’s work to transform Chicago’s education system into the most interconnected, experiential and equitable in the country. Tellef also serves as an advisor to Bridge Investments, as a Trustee of the Kaplan Family Foundation and the co-chair of the Kaplan Family Foundation environmental committee.

NON-PROFIT

Aon, Chicago

Aon welcomes Topher Bates as a Vice President in Chicago’s Commercial Risk & Health Solutions office. In his new role, Topher is responsible for driving client value, solutions and business development across risk and health. Most recently, Topher served in a hybrid AE and producer role, specializing in both the education and non-profit sector. Topher has a Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and is an active leader in Chicagoland community affairs.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES