As Co-CEO, Mellody is responsible for management, strategic planning and growth for all areas of Ariel. Additionally, she chairs the board of Ariel Investments’ publicly traded mutual funds. Prior to being named Co-CEO, Mellody spent...

Ms. Hightman is a proven director and executive who has spent the majority of her career in the energy industry in a broad range of leadership roles as the industry evolves towards cleaner, renewable and...

Mary Jo Herseth is the Principal of Starland Consulting LLC and the former Senior Vice President and National Head of Banking for Harris Private Bank. Ms. Herseth joined Harris Private Bank in September 2009 after...

Sandra L. Helton is a distinguished corporate leader and board director, recognized for her expertise in financial oversight, strategic governance, and transformative leadership. She currently serves on the Board of Directors and chairs the Audit...

A seasoned professional with more than thirty years’ experience at executive levels in both public and private companies, as well as multiple company directorships. Christie presently serves on the boards of the Offutt Companies, Scent...

Beth A. Harris is retired Vice President and General Counsel for the University of Chicago where she served in various roles for nearly 30 years. Following her role as VP and General Counsel, she served...

Julie’s career has focused on policy advocacy and public interest law. Julie is Senior Advisor at the Office of Medicaid Innovation at the University of Illinois, working on various projects for the Illinois Medicaid Program....

Ms. Halper oversees all of Chicago Equity Partners’ equity products as well as the equity portfolio management and quantitative research groups. Previously, she was a member of the quantitative research team. Prior to joining our...

Mary Kay Haben recently concluded a successful 33-year career with two iconic Chicago companies, Kraft Foods and the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company. After a 27-year career at Kraft, where she led several multi-billion dollar divisions...

Alison Gutterman is the President and CEO of Jelmar, the 52-year-old family-owned cleaning products manufacturer of CLeaR CLR® and Tarn-X® products and acquirer of ESPRO, now named CLR® Sports Stain Remover. As the third-generation family...