FEI Chicago Analyst & Associate Board

Since 2006, JD GERSHBEIN, Founder and Principal of OWLISH COMMUNICATIONS, has been at the forefront of the LinkedIn conversation. One of the world’s first independent LinkedIn consultants and a pioneer in LinkedIn education, JD serves ambitious professionals striving to make their mark in the Digital Age. As a speaker, facilitator, writer, broadcaster, and media producer, he draws upon his diverse academic background—a fusion of psychology, neuroscience, and the humanities—and the improvisation skills he honed at Chicago’s famed Second City to bridge the knowledge gap that exists between businesspeople and the online world. Widely regarded as an authority in personal branding, social networking strategy, and social entrepreneurship, JD is blazing a trail as one of the most original personalities in the leadership development arena. Register for A&AB C-Suite Breakfast on September 12 to hear him speak: https://bit.ly/4dGkg3g #FEIChicago #FinanceLeaders #CFO #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment

Thank you JD GERSHBEIN for being our speaker for this highly anticipated program! Another big thank you to Sepora Badower for hosting us at the AllianceBernstein offices! Look forward to seeing many of you there! Please reach out to myself with any questions or further information.

Excellent event and speaker planned for the morning! Thank you to Sepora Badower and the wonderful organization AllianceBernstein for hosting! Reach out to Austin Lara, Jim Dunne P.E., or Henry Mirsberger, CPA, Kushal Patel, Johnny Longo, Abdul Feroz, and Tyler Sweeney for any questions or further information! #FEIAAB #Accounting #Finance #LinkedIn #Networking #Chicago

Thank you to everyone who joined FEI Chicago for the 2024 Annual Golf Outing! ⛳ We had a blast at White Pines Golf Club. Check out the highlights! View full photo album: https://bit.ly/4fUIgRH #FEIChicago #FinanceLeaders #CFO #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment

FEI Chicago is proud to announce our Chapter Leaders for 2024-2025. This dynamic group of finance leaders is set to lead with vision and purpose, driving FEI Chicago to new heights! We look forward to their leadership and the great things to come. Join us in congratulating them below! Mary Cook, President Sharada Sullivan, Immediate Past President / Nominating - Chair Grace Sajdak Reilly, CPA, Secretary Jason Schieffer, Treasurer Anthony Martorano, Membership Amy Shelly, Programs Antonio Morales, Sponsorship Carolyn Gomez, MBA, CPA, Communications Enrique Rodriguez, Career Management Diane Buckley, CPA, CFOY Jim Dunne P.E., Advocacy & Community Outreach Melissa Clark, MBA, CPSP, IDEA Frank Cesario, Director Sue Sell, Director Tanya Yakhnis, Director KIMBERLY CARLINI, Director Karen Fletcher, Director Maggie Martensen, Director David Burke, Director Landon Lukasik / GSS, Administrator Kathleen Lukasik / GSS, Administrator #FEIChicago #FinanceLeaders #CFO #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment

As we get ready to welcome the 2024-2025 Board Members of FEI Chicago, we want to thank and express our appreciation to the dedicated leaders who are stepping down from their roles! To Tom Galvan, Advocacy & Community Outreach; IngridLaVon Woolfolk, IDEA; Ray G. Young, Director; and Edward Collins-Fanner, CPA, Director—your exceptional service has been key to our Chapter's success. THANK YOU for your leadership! #FEIChicago #FinanceLeaders #CFO #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment

Reserve your spot for the FEI Chicago Chapter's Annual Golf Outing on Friday, August 9 at White Pines Golf Club! ⛳️ Enjoy the stunning 18-hole championship courses, perfect for all skill levels. We’ll be playing in a scramble format, making it a great time for everyone. Don't miss out – sign up now: https://bit.ly/3UzfoWN #FEIChicago #FinanceLeaders #CFO #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment

A special thanks to Christine Sandman Stone for speaking at the FEI Chicago and FEI Chicago Analyst & Associate Board C-Suite breakfast this last Thursday. Christine shared insightful and actionable career advice that resonated with attendees across all stages of careers. Thanks again to Sharada Sullivan for hosting the event, and Austin Lara and Tom Galvan for organizing.

Was a pleasure to hear Christine Sandman Stone speak at our C-Suite breakfast. She provided some valuable insights that can be applicable to all, regardless of what stage they are at in their career. Thanks Austin Lara for organizing this event! Always a pleasure connecting with fellow Miami alums like Christine! FEI Chicago Analyst & Associate Board FEI Chicago Miami University Alumni Association

FEI Chicago and our FEI Chicago Analyst & Associate Board gathered this morning to hear Christine Sandman Stone share tips for owning and accelerating your career. Christine is real, approachable, insightful and concise… and shared 4 incredible takeaways: 1. Ask your manager “What do we need to do to get me ready for the next role?” 2. Break your annual goals down by quarter to make sure you achieve them (factoring in time off, seasonal impacts, etc) and to show your manager that you’re fully owning the results you need to deliver. 3. Don’t ask for mentors, ask for coffee chats to discuss specific projects or challenges. It’s easier for executives to give you 20 min on a specific topic than commit to ongoing mentorship… and they’ll still get a sense for you and your capabilities. 4. Sponsors are different than mentors and they are crucial for growth. You don’t tell sponsors about your challenges- you tell them about your accomplishments and aspirations. Find folks at your organization who can say your name when you aren’t in the room. Fantastic. Thanks to Austin Lara and Tom Galvan for planning the event, and to everyone who braved the rain and came out!