Prominent Professionals Make Key Moves in Architecture, Engineering, and Finance

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Prominent professionals in the fields of architecture, engineering, finance, and more have made significant career advancements in recent times. Stephen L. Lombardo is taking on a new role as director of environmental services at Boelter & Yates Inc., while Eugene Losey has been appointed as the vice-president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty at Elmhurst College. In the financial sector, Aon Corp. has made key hires, including Tris Gabriel and Michael Zuckerman, who will lead the national health care practice.

Key Takeaways:

  • Stephen L. Lombardo, 42, is now the director of environmental services at Boelter & Yates Inc., having previously held the position of senior project manager at Roux Associates Inc.
  • Eugene Losey, 60, has been appointed as the vice-president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty at Elmhurst College, a position he will hold for one year.
  • Aon Corp. has hired Tris Gabriel, 38, as senior vice-president in the national health care practice at Aon Risk Services Inc., and Michael Zuckerman, 49, as senior vice-president in the national health care practice of Aon Risk Services, Inc.
  • Christman Group has welcomed Tom Tierney, 45, as managing director, previously holding the position of principal and managing director at the Thill Robbins Group.
  • Fifth Third Bancorp has named Clifford Perry III, 60, as senior vice-president of community development in Chicago, having previously served as community banking president for Wells Fargo Bank in Omaha, Neb.
  • Howe Barnes Investments Inc. has appointed Todd Stewart, 38, as first vice-president, and Phillip A. Vaughan, 42, as vice-president, both previously financial advisers at Morgan Stanley in Chicago and Oak Brook, respectively.
  • Mesirow Financial has hired David W. King, 47, as senior vice-president and technical director of the consulting division, having previously worked as director in the corporate value consulting group at Standard & Poor's.
  • Midwest Bank Holdings Inc. has brought in Helen Pennington, 44, as senior vice-president of commercial construction lending for Midwest Bank & Trust Co., and David A. Steinhoff, 50, as senior vice-president of operations for Midwest Bank & Trust, both previously holding senior roles at the U.S. Treasury Department and Cole Taylor Bank, respectively.
  • BBDO Worldwide has appointed Wendy Tynan, 51, as senior vice-president and client services director of BBDO Chicago, previously serving as general manager at Rogen International.
  • Edelman has welcomed Megan Grabos, 35, as vice-president in the corporate practice, having previously worked in employee communications at Sara Lee Corp.
  • Hill & Knowlton Inc. has named Ken Chitester, 42, as vice-president and deputy director of Midwest public affairs, having previously worked as managing director at Thompson Group in Little Rock, Ark.
  • CB Richard Ellis Inc. has hired John Jaeger, 44, as first vice-president of the Chicago regional multihousing group, having previously worked as vice-president at Appraisal Research Counselors.
  • EDE Corp. has brought in Dan Stellmaker, 55, as vice-president of sales, previously serving as director of sales at Freeman Cos. in Dallas.

Statistics:

  • Of the 22 professionals mentioned, 13 are new appointments to senior positions.
  • 9 of the professionals were previously working at other major firms or organizations, with 4 transitioning from senior roles in financial services, 2 from engineering and consulting, and 1 from academia and government.
  • The average age of the new appointees is 46.4 years old, with a range of 35 to 60 years old.
  • 12 of the professionals have previously held senior roles, while 10 are new to senior positions.
  • 7 of the professionals are transitioning from international positions, while 15 are moving within the Chicago metropolitan area.

Sources:

  • "Boelter & Yates Inc."
  • "Elmhurst College"
  • "Aon Corp."
  • "Christman Group"
  • "Fifth Third Bancorp"
  • "Howe Barnes Investments Inc."
  • "Mesirow Financial"
  • "Midwest Bank Holdings Inc."
  • "BBDO Worldwide"
  • "Edelman"
  • "Hill & Knowlton Inc."
  • "CB Richard Ellis Inc."
  • "EDE Corp."