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Jill Glaser is a freelance media makeup artist. She received her formal training at Columbia College, Chicago, Illinois. Several renowned makeup artists, including Linda Mason and Eve Pearl from New York City, and Maurice Stein of Cinema Secrets, from Los Angeles, have also trained her. Jill is considered to be an expert in makeup and […]
Andrew HayekAndrew serves as our President and Chief Executive Officer, and he is Chairman of SCA’s board of directors. Prior to SCA, Andrew served as the President of a division of DaVita Healthcare Partners Inc. (a renal dialysis and medical group provider), as President and Chief Operating Officer of Alliance Healthcare Services Inc. (a diagnostic imaging […]
Craig VodnikCraig’s Internet expertise dates back to 1995 when, as Webmaster of the Chicago Tribune, he was key to launching the paper online. In addition to serving as Project Manager, North America for Europe’s leading ecommerce provider, he also worked in advertising and financial services. He studied Nuclear Engineering at University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana.
Kim ZoellerProvide leadership and oversight to $20 million community agency that provides supports to over 2,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities. Provide leadership to a staff of over 450, development and expansion of community programs, community development and fundraising and governmental affairs. Provide oversight to Life’sPlan, a pooled trust option for people with disabilities.
Reusable Drinkware Addresses Major Environmental ConcernAccording to the EPA, beverage containers are the #1 source of landfill waste in the US. Sami ElSaden of Ignite USA has decided to address the problem from the top down, developing customizable leak-proof beverage containers which each save 240 disposable paper/plastic containers annually. Ignite is continuously innovating to make its drinkware the most useful, […]
Consumers Get Better Loans OnlineMid-market consumers are often over-paying to borrow money, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Avant CEO Al Goldstein’s goal is to make the process as easy and transparent as possible, changing the way consumers get loans and credit.
Getting Closer to a Cure for Cystic FibrosisFor the more than 70,000 people living with CF, a permanent cure used to be a dream. Today new medicines are treating the root cause of the disease, instead of just symptoms. CEO Bryan Anderson explains how the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation strives to raise awareness of advances against the disease through events and social media.
Schooling a New Generation of RockersNew to the role in 2014, School of Rock CEO Dzana Homan talks about their super fast growth. In the last 12 months, 30 schools have opened, with plans to open 20 more in the next year. Homan believes in the power of performance and learning by doing. Looks like School of Rock’s 6,000 new […]
Berghoff’s 4th Generation: Green and Gluten-FreeSince 1898, the Berghoff brand has been a Chicago mainstay. Now in it’s 4th generation of leadership, Current CEO Carlyn Berghoff talks about keeping things fresh. Her goal centers on attracting a younger crowd while keeping the loyal regulars happy. Sustainable practices and a wealth of gluten-free options are part of Carlyn’s strategy.
Giving Flowers Never Felt So GoodFlowers for Dreams has reimagined the flower delivery service; everything from flower sourcing to the actual arrangements have been reinvented. Founder Steven Dyme talks about how smart strategy and social media have been key drivers to the business. And the great feeling that comes from giving 25 percent to charity.