Since joining the human capital industry nearly 25 years ago, Rona has become a nationally recognized leader in the talent space. She specializes in working closely within emerging and high-growth markets alongside both startup organizations...

Beth Swanson is a dynamic leader in the public, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors, dedicated to improving the lives of young people. As CEO of A Better Chicago, she oversees the organization’s efforts to fight poverty...

Maria Bocanegra was named president – Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas in January 2025. In this role, Bocanegra has primary responsibility for managing the daily operations, strategy and administrative activities of the two Illinois...

Mary Ann Travers has over 30 years of consulting experience, specializing in the valuation of businesses and business interests, intangible assets, liabilities and complex securities in connection with mergers and acquisitions, financing, income and estate...

Dana M. Thompson, MD, MS, MBA, is an internationally recognized pediatric ENT surgeon, healthcare executive, and board leader whose career spans clinical innovation, health system transformation, and professional society leadership. She serves as the Lauren...

Elaine Leavenworth is Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and External Affairs Officer. She was appointed to this role in December 2014. Previously, she had served as Abbott’s Vice President, Government Affairs. Ms. Leavenworth joined Abbott...

As CEO, Rebekah “Beka” Kohmescher leads Altair’s executive team and has responsibility for the overall management of the firm. Beka places a strong emphasis on creating a firm culture where all employees are encouraged to...

Jannice Lynn Koors (Jan) is a senior managing director with Pearl Meyer and head of consulting services. In this role, Jan is focused on leveraging the firm’s consulting capabilities and enhancing relationships with our national...

Mary is a Market Leader and Senior Partner at Korn Ferry and leads the Midwest Finance and Accounting Interim practice. Her company, Salo, was acquired by Korn Ferry in 2023. At Salo, Mary built and...

Liisa Thomas is the Office Managing Partner of the Chicago office of Sheppard Mullin, where she supports the firm’s Chicago strategy, growth, and operations. She works closely with firm leadership and with Chicago’s business and...