Susan King is a Principal at HED where she oversees the firm’s housing and community work across the Midwest. An unrelenting advocate for sustainable design, attainable housing, social justice, and issues of diversity, much of...

Mariana Souto-Manning, PhD,”¯became Erikson’s fifth President in September 2021. Mariana has served as professor of education at Teachers College, Columbia University and held additional academic appointments at the University of Iceland and King’s College London....

Ann Marie Wright is the U.S. Chief Risk Officer for BMO Financial Group. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring that the organization is effectively identifying and managing the risks in the business and...

Karen DeToro was named president, worksite division of CNO Financial Group in January 2024, and is responsible for sales and operations of the company’s worksite business. She previously served as CNO’s chief actuary from September...

Rachel Bishop is President of Pure’s Food Specialties, a premier sweet and salty snack food manufacturer. Rachel was appointed as an independent board member of Sally Beauty Holdings (NYSE:SBH) in 2022, and was appointed an...

Mary Clare Bonaccorsi serves as the Firm’s Cross Department Litigation Chair and Chicago Managing Partner.Drawing on over 30 years of experience, Mary Clare is a trusted counsel and business adviser to C-suites, boards, and management...

In March 2020, Karen Tamley became the new President and CEO of Access Living, a Chicago-based service and advocacy non-profit organization for people with disabilities. In her new role, Karen has returned to her roots,...

Jessica A. Garascia is Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary at AAR (NYSE: AIR), a leading aviation services provider to commercial and government customers worldwide. Joining AAR in February of 2020,...

Barbra Bukovac (Barb) is the Vice Chairman of the Mid-Central Region of PwC. She leads all aspects of the Firm’s Assurance, Tax and Advisory service delivery and practice development within the region. With over 25...

Yonhee spent her career at the same firm for over 38 years, starting as an entry-level associate and retiring as Principal, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer. She has presented at various industry conferences...