- Dawn Mular
Master Business Networker. National Recruiter.
- Edward Domain
- Chris Thilk
I've been working in the public relations field for eight years now, first at Bacon's Information and now at MWW Group. For the last several years I've been getting more and more involved in the new media world, first just as a blogger and now, at MWW Group, as someone who actually helps clients get involved with this world. Going forward I'd like to do more of the same, including getting into freelance writing and consulting more.
- Jamie M. Adams
Get your layout on.
- Tom Kulczewski
Tom Kulczewski Director, Stadium Operations Tom Kulczewski begins his tenth season in professional baseball after having served as Director of Stadium Operations with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (A, Midwest League) the past four campaigns. Prior to that, the native of Monmouth, IL, spent 2002 working at the Oakland Athletics Spring Training Facility in Phoenix, AZ. Kulczewski actually began his baseball career in 1998 as an intern with the Timber Rattlers.
- Liam Maxwell
- Ambassador McHenry
Donald F. McHenry served as ambassador and US permanent representative to the United Nations from September 1979 to January 1981, and was a member of President Carter's Cabinet. Ambassador McHenry is currently a Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy at the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University and president of the IRC Group, an international consulting firm.
- Thomas Cahill
- Jeff Troupe
Jeff orchestrated numerous grassroots and issue advocacy campaigns during his time in the legislature, working extensively with community leaders and local officials to influence key decision-makers. At Res Publica Group, Jeff works with clients on a variety of state government issues, specializing in health care, real estate and education. A seasoned political consultant, Jeff worked in various roles on federal, state and local campaigns.
- Ron Knutson
Ron was named Vice President, Finance in December 2005. Ron oversees all finance-related activities of the company, including Treasury, Retailer Financial Services, General and Operational Accounting, Budgeting and forecasting, Tax, Insurance, Payroll, Retirement Plans, Joint Ventures and Audit Services. Ron joined Ace in May of 1995 as financial reporting manager. One year later he was promoted to assistant controller and was named controller in January 2000.
- Marcie Meents Kolberg
Marcie Meents Kolberg Marcie Meents Kolberg Marcie is a shareholder of Smith, Koelling, Dykstra, and Ohm, P.C., and has been in public accounting since 1983. She is a May 1983 graduate of Illinois State University with a B.S. degree in accounting. Marcie serves governmental, non profit and financial institutions in a broad range of industries. She has experience in auditing, tax planning and preparation, business consulting, and accounting services.
- Larry Bracco
Larry Bracco Chief Marketing Officer Mr. Bracco has been with TVA since October, 2004, is a results-oriented Senior Executive with extensive experience in strategic planning, brand marketing, financial management, and operations administration for the electronic media, broadcast television, consumer products, and electronic retailing industries.
- Laverne H. Council
Ms. Council is a graduate of Illinois State University and holds an M.B.A. in operations management. She also received a bachelor of business, highest honors, in computer science from Western Illinois University.
- Todd A. Conklin
Todd A. Conklin has been named Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Saint Anthony Hospital. Conklin previously served as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for the Loyola University Physician Foundation. From August 1996 to September 2001, Conklin served as Vice President of Finance for Loyola University Medical Center, simultaneously serving the Loyola University Physician Foundation from August 1998 to June 2004.
- Terry L. Pemberton
Terry Pemberton is the principal of Strategic Associates, LLC, a strategic planning consulting firm, and a consultant for Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc. A graduate of Illinois State University with B.S. and M.S. degrees in Business Administration, Pemberton has more than 30 years of experience in the property/casualty insurance industry.
- Patty Fernandes
Patty Fernandes begins her 16th season with the Brakettes. This is the sixth straight season where her duties are confined solely to coaching third base. A graduate of Illinois State University, Fernandes served as the head softball and volleyball coach at Southern Connecticut State University for the past 15 years. She led her Lady Owls to the 2000 New England Collegiate Conference championship and she was named the NECC Coach of the Year.
- Ryan Owen
Ryan Owen Ryan Owen is very excited to be joining the staff at GBS this fall. She is a native to the greater Chicagoland area and graduated from Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois. She is a 2003 graduate of Illinois State University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in History Education. At ISU, Ryan was active in groups such as Amnesty International, Global Review, and United Students Against Sweatshops.
- Cher Pittenger
Cher Pittenger is in her 16th year with the Spartans as assistant athletic director. She is the senior women’s administrator and is responsible for compliance and student services. A 1973 graduate of Illinois State University, Cher joined UT after nine years as a tax specialist with the State Farm Corporation.
- David Decker
David Decker Director of Worldwide Manufacturing Dave Decker oversees Richco's worldwide manufacturing facilities. He has over 25 years of extensive experience in the plastics industry at various custom and captive molding facilities. Mr. Decker has been employed at Richco Inc. since 1980. A graduate of Illinois State University, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology with a plastics emphasis.
- Jake Weiler
Jake Weiler joined the Chiefs as a full-time account executive in April 2007 and will service all Season Tickets and Group tickets for businesses on the East side of the Illinois River. . The St. Louis native is a 2006 graduate of Illinois State University, with a B.S. degree in Marketing.
- Robert Meng
Robert Meng joined the staff in August 2005 with the Options Adult Day Training Program . Robert is a graduate of Illinois State University with his bachelors in Education. Robert has had over 10 years experience working with adults with special needs. He has also worked with CAKY-ResCare for over 5 years in their group home setting. Robert enjoys working with the clients and staff at the Day Program.
- Sean Denoyer
- Thomas Woerner
Publisher of Brandweek
- Kenneth Douros
- Gayle Uphoff
Gayle Uphoff - Teacher Gayle is a graduate of Illinois State University with a Bachelors degree in Special Education (EMH). She has been with Blooming Grove since 1993, but has 14 years previous experience teaching at various preschools in the area and Metcalf Laboratory School. Gayle is trained in piano and flute. She also has training in Positive Discipline in the Classroom and the High/Scope Curriculum.
- Karen Hudson
Karen Hudson , Consultant, GRACE Factory Farm Campaign Karen Hudson lives on a fifth generation family farm in Illinois. She is a graduate of Illinois State University and has a Bachelors Degree in education. She is President of F.A.R.M. (Families Against Rural Messes), a grassroots organization that organized when livestock factories targeted Illinois for expansion. She was an appointed member of the Illinois House/Senate Joint Livestock Advisory Committee in 1997.
- Patricia Burmaster
Dr. Patricia Burmaster Dr. Patricia Burmaster , has devoted her entire educational career (30+ years) in the area of special education. Her career has taken her from Cross-Categorical Resource to Grade school Principal responsible for district 504 Plans, Special Education Director, Food Service and Outreach Coordinator, Vocational Coordinator and Transition Coordinator for special education students.
- Todd Heisler
Todd Heisler - Pictures of War He started his photojournalism career at community weeklies in the Chicago suburbs. He has been a staff photographer with the Rocky Mountain News in Denver since 2001. While in Colorado, Heisler has covered a variety of stories, including U.S. troops in Iraq and on the home front.
- Mike Wiese
Mike Wiese is Project Management Director at State Farm Insurance Company. He began his 19 year career as a COBOL programmer before moving into enterprise research and project leadership responsibilities. The variety of Mike's assignments has provided him opportunities to interact with and learn from leaders at all levels of the organization, in both the corporate home office environment and the field production setting.
- Brett Leach
Brett Leach Regional Consultant Brett supports new and existing financial advisors utilizing the Envestnet platform as they develop and grow their business within the north central region. His responsibilities include training advisors on the Envestnet platform, consulting with clients on Separate Accounts, Mutual Funds, and Alternative Investment choices available, helping advisors design and generate proposals and assisting advisors in the investment consulting process.
- Mark Surowiak
Mark Surowiak Vice President Mr. Surowiak joined the Firm in 1999 and is involved in all phases of M&A advisory services for Citi Capital Strategies' clients, including management of the marketing/offering process, in addition to providing support in the areas of financial analysis and valuation. His experience spans a broad range of industries, including defense contractors, manufacturers, and service companies.
- Chris Knox
Chris began his career with The Horton Group, Chicagoland’s 2nd largest privately held insurance agency, as an Account Executive. He was promoted becoming a Producer for a new division specializing in small accounts sales. Chris was the top producer in this division all four years he was there. He was then promoted to lead Producer in the Southwest Division.
- Daisy Davis
DAISY DAVIS A veteran broadcaster with upwards of 15 years in the business, Daisy Davis is the Music Director and Assistant Program Director at WDAS-FM, Philadelphia's top rated adult urban station. She is directly responsible for reviewing new music, making recommendations for additions, changes and deletions to the playlist, and programming the music for special program segments.
- John C. Bonkoske
JOHN C. BONKOSKE Senior Vice President, Client Services & Sales In his role, John's responsibilities include continued growth and relationships of iHT's client base in addition to cultivating new business via strategic initiatives and team leadership. John is a veteran professional with more than 21 years experience in the healthcare world.
- Randy Doty
Randy Doty has been an agent for M&H for 21 years specializing in the sales of commercial and personal insurance. Clients working with Randy appreciate his personal approach to solving their insurance needs. Randy is a graduate of Illinois State University and he has obtained the designation of Accredited Advisor in Insurance.
- Pete Ducharme
Pete DuCharme - Senior Technical Recruiter Mr. DuCharme has three years of IT recruiting experience. He comes to us from a competitive consulting company and is a graduate of Illinois State University. Pete prides himself in finding alternative ways to use the internet to identify quality candidates and receive referrals.
- Dan Duchon
Dan Duchon is originally from Oak Park Illinois. He is a graduate of Illinois State University. He is married with one son age 5. He has been a resident of Ottawa for eight years. He is an active member in the community. Dan currently serves as chairman of the Ottawa Visitor Center Board; he is a Chamber Board of Directors Member and Reddick Mansion Board Member. Recently, he served as co-chairman of the F.I.R.E. division for the United Way campaign in 2004.
- Emily Pacewicz
- Brian Funke
- Scott Clarence Martin