Winnetka Resident Chuck Lawless Named Citadel Alumni Association "President of the Year"

Winnetka, Ill. (November 20, 2013) — Winnetka resident, Chuck Lawless, senior managing director with Mesirow Financial's Wealth Management group and a graduate of The Citadel Military College of South Carolina (Class of 1994), was recently named Alumni Association “President of the Year” at the school's annual Homecoming Gala and Awards Dinner.

Lawless was recognized by The Citadel for his unwavering commitment to supporting the school through his work with the Chicago/Midwest Citadel Club and board involvement with both The Citadel School of Business Administration Advisory Board and the Advisory Committee for the Center for Financial Services Education. “One of Mesirow Financial's core values is social responsibility and we are proud to support Chuck with his philanthropic activities,” said senior managing director and Wealth Management practice leader Lee Gordon.

About The Citadel

The Citadel is a state-supported military college in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, the college combines a rigorous academic program with a disciplined military environment to create principled leaders. There are approximately 2,300 undergraduate students in the Corps of Cadets and approximately 1,200 civilian students enrolled in the evening graduate and undergraduate programs.

About Mesirow Financial

Mesirow Financial is a diversified financial services firm headquartered in Chicago. Founded in 1937, the firm remains independent and employee-owned with approximately 1,200 employees globally. With expertise in Investment Management, Global Markets, Insurance Services and Consulting, Mesirow Financial strives to meet the financial needs of institutions, public sector entities, corporations and individuals. For more information, visit mesirowfinancial.com.

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