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Through sheer determination and an innate disposition for hard work, Sean J. Conlon is the embodiment of what it means to achieve the American dream. An Irish immigrant hailing from the small village of Rathangan in County Kildare, Sean came to the states in 1990 with an education from the Dublin Institute of Technology’s College […]
Be OptimisticDimitri P. Eliopoulos, CFP®, CPWA®, is managing director of Central Midwest at RMB Capital, an independent financial services firm with more than $6.5 billion in assets under management. The most important lesson he has learned in his career is that people are what matter most in business, especially in the information age. What is the […]
Rowboat Creative LLCEST. 2006. Rowboat Creative, provides custom apparel production, contract apparel decoration, and branded promotional products. At Rowboat Creative, we focus on company to client relationships, high quality control, and branding forward thinking. Whether you are looking for high-volume apparel decoration or full-spectrum merchandising, Rowboat Creative is your branded merchandise partner. Over the years of operation, […]
Therese FauerbachTherese K. Fauerbach is co-founder and CEO of The Northridge Group, a management consulting firm, specializing in advanced data analytics, end-to-end customer experience and cost transformation services. Under Fauerbach’s leadership, Northridge has earned a reputation as a leader in management consulting by providing real-world, practical solutions that drive measurable outcomes for clients with complex operational […]
Constantly Go Back To SchoolTherese Fauerbach, CEO of The Northridge Group, shares her insights and tips to staying ahead in the world of data analytics. For nearly 20 years, her management consulting firm, The Northridge Group, has been successfully assisting its clients with technology, data analytics, customer experience and quality monitoring. Therese Fauerbach goes in depth about her love […]
Dr. Bridget C. CoughlinBridget C. Coughlin, PhD serves as President & CEO of Shedd Aquarium providing strategic oversight and direction to all activities and initiatives for the world-class institution. Her experience and expertise is dedicated to long-term planning that advances the aquarium’s mission of enhancing public access, understanding and appreciation of the aquatic world. Dr. Coughlin has […]
Common ThreadsFounded in 2003 in Chicago, Common Threads was created to bring health and wellness to children, families and communities through cooking and nutrition education. By integrating preventative health programs into school districts and community organizations, Common Threads not only helps combat the rising number of diet-related diseases, but also cultivates a culture that embraces a […]
Linda Novick O’KeefeLinda Novick O’Keefe is the Chief Executive Officer of Common Threads. Her experience, desire to develop innovative solutions to social problems combined with her passion for food led her to start Common Threads with chef Art Smith and artist Jesus Salgueiro in May 2003. Their vision was for a non-profit organization committed to educating Chicago’s […]
Mark AchlerMark Achler is Managing Director of MATH Venture Partners. Additionally, Mark teaches Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Business. Prior to MATH, Mark was the Senior Vice President of New Business, Strategy and Innovation for Redbox. He is a serial entrepreneur who has co-founded four companies as well being a partner in an earlier […]
Be Honest With Your TeamNon-profit leadership requires a unique set of traits. The pursuit of lasting change may take longer than expected, resulting in frustration or even inertia. But for Josh Hale, President & CEO of Big Shoulders Fund, the path is clear: get to action and find the way forward. Devoted to benefit the hardest working students in […]