Movers and shakers
Baird, an international employee-owned financial services firm, announced that Steven Perritt joined The Keverian Laubusch Group as a financial advisor in its Lake Forest office. Perritt joined Baird in 2004, serving as a senior financial planner in the financial and estate planning practice.
William R. McManaman, chief executive officer Amcore Financial Inc., was elected chairman of the board of directors of the company. McManaman will succeed the retiring Kenneth E. Edge.
Dawn Vogelsberg and Joe Stanton, both of Geneva, have partnered to create eGeneva Magazine, a new electronic publication showcasing the best aspects of living in Geneva. A July launch in expected.
Mayor Joe Broda of Lisle was named president of the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference for the 2008/2009 year. Broda, who will succeed Wood Dale Mayor Kenneth Johnson, has served with the Conference since his election as mayor in 2001. During the past year, he served as vice president of the Conference, and was appointed to the legislative committee of the Illinois Municipal League, a state-wide consortium of municipal governments.
Prager Moving & Storage Company, Naperville, earned a Four Star Quality Award from North American Van Lines.
Lake Forest native David Salvi joined Gary SouthShore RailCats as manager of advertising and special projects.
Jeffrey McMahon joined Amcore Bank's Lombard office as a commercial relationship manager and assistant vice president. Previously, McMahon served as a commercial relationship manager and assistant vice president for RBS Citizens, N.A. in Hinsdale.
Lake County Press, Waukegan, announced that Bob Theer of Green Oaks, was promoted to director of client services; and Lee Marcoe of Kenosha, Wis., was promoted to environmental health and safety/quality manager.
Tom Zengeler, president of Zengeler Cleaners, Northbrook, was named chairman of the Round Table of Launderers and Dry Cleaners, a national trade organization promoting the industry's beat practices.
Chris T. Reagan was appointed president De La Rue Cash Systems, Lisle. Reagan, formerly served as executive vice president of North American branch teller automation for De La Rue.
Home Instead Senior Care, a provider of non-medical home care and companionship to older adults, recognized business owners Cindy Madson and Denise Trinka of Grayslake for outstanding business performance.
Sikich LLP, an Aurora-based multi-discipline professional services firm, hired Christopher L. Geier as partner-in-charge. Geier is a transactions professional with extensive experience in merger and acquisition services.
Leaders Bank appointed Michael R. Chock senior vice president, commercial banking for its new Naperville branch opening mid-2008. Chock, who has 16 years of banking experience, will specialize in building and pro-actively managing commercial banking relationships with privately-held businesses, entrepreneurs and high-net worth individuals.
Avenue A. | Razorfish, Chicago, promoted Valerie Carlson to creative discipline lead in its Chicago office. Carlson, who previously served as group creative director, will oversee the design and content disciplines.
Dr. David Ginsberg of Ginsberg Chiropractic, Geneva, completed training in BodyZone.com posture rehab exercises at a post-graduate seminar in Chicago.
Schaumburg-based Comcast promoted Sandy Weicher to vice president of the Lake Area for its Greater Chicago region to oversee sales and marketing, technical operations, business operations, human resources, dispatch/fulfillment and government relations.
Sara Velander of Mundelein, a Country Insurance and Financial Services agent, has earned the Investment Solutions Representative designation and can now offer her clients expanded financial planning and investment management services.