Anne has worked the the construction industry for over 40 years. She began as an intern and eventually an Estimator for a large Heavy Highway firm in Indiana. She returned to Illinois to work for...

Jackie Koo AIA, NOMA, LEED AP, IIDAis the Founding Principal of KOO, an award-winning integrated Architecture, Interior Design, and Urban Planning firm established in 2005 and recipient of the 2023 Chicago Firm Award. KOO’s first...

President & CEO, First Women’s Bank, a women founded, owned, and led bank and the only bank ever formed to strategically serve the women’s economy and close the gender lending gap nationally. Previously, Markowitz served...

Sheryl joined Mortenson in 2003 and currently serves as Vice President and General Manager of our Chicago office leading the business development, marketing, design, and construction teams. Sheryl brings energy to each and every day...

Laura Zumdahl, Ph.D, LSW, is the President and CEO of New Moms, a social impact organization focused on supporting young moms as they achieve economic mobility and create strong families. She also serves as CEO...

Debra A. Cafaro is the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Ventas, Inc., an S&P 500 company and leading real estate investment trust operating at the intersection of healthcare and real estate....

Melissa Conyears-Ervin is the current City Treasurer of the City of Chicago and a former State Representative for the 10th District. She believes in the promise of opportunity and the strength of families to effectively...

Marla Gottschalk is an accomplished Chief Executive Officer with over 25 years of experience in consumer products. She currently serves on the Board of Directors and is the Chair of the Audit Committees of US...