CHICAGO, June 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago chapter of NIRI, The Association for
Investor Relations (NIRI Chicago), has elected 11 officers and
directors to its board for the 2024-2025 term, effective
July 1.
"NIRI Chicago brims with investor relations talent," said
Barb Noverini, CFA, incoming chapter
president. "Our members demonstrate that special mix of know-how,
generosity and camaraderie that makes our chapter valuable for IR
professionals at any stage in their careers. I'm thrilled to be
giving back to a chapter that has been a tremendous resource in my
own practice. We're a vibrant group that enjoys learning from one
another through a variety of informal networking and formal
professional development events. I encourage current and
prospective members to attend one or more of our events during the
upcoming program year, starting with our 2024 IR Workshop in
downtown Chicago on Friday, Sept. 20."
NIRI Chicago Chapter board members for 2024-2025:
Officers
President: Barbara
Noverini, CFA, director of investor relations,
Portillo's Inc. (Nasdaq: PTLO). Previously, Noverini was the
chapter's executive vice president, headed NIRI Chicago program
development for two years and served as its advocacy ambassador.
She received a chapter volunteer award from the national
organization in 2021 and 2022.
Co-Executive Vice President and Treasurer: Robert K. Cherry, vice president, investor
relations, Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI). This is Cherry's
third year on the NIRI Chicago board. He is a past IR Workshop
committee member and speaker at chapter events.
Co-Executive Vice President: Brooks O.
Rennie, vice president, head of investor relations, Byline
Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BY). This is Rennie's third year on the NIRI
Chicago board. He also is a director on the NIRI Twin Cities board
and is pursuing an MBA at the Kellstadt Graduate School of
Business, DePaul University. He was
named a NIRI 40 Under 40 honoree in 2019.
Vice President, Membership: Victor J.
Jendras, director of sales, Morrow Sodali.
Jendras previously served as NIRI Chicago's chair,
president, executive vice president and vice president of
programs.
Vice President, Sponsorship and Advocacy Ambassador:
Adam Dahl, vice president of Midwest
region business development, Corbin Advisors. This is Dahl's second
year on the NIRI Chicago board. He was named the chapter's advocacy
ambassador in 2023 and has participated in IR Workshop
committees.
Vice President, Programs: Julianna
Paterra, CFA, vice president of investor relations, Verano.
This is Paterra's first year on the NIRI Chicago board. Previously,
she was co-chair of the 2023 IR Workshop committee.
Vice President, Communications: Maryellen T. Thielen, APR, ABC, president,
Forest Glen Communications LLC. Thielen earlier was a NIRI Chicago
chair, president and executive vice president. She now participates
in the annual IR Workshop committee.
Directors
Chair: Victor J. Jendras,
director of sales, Morrow Sodali. In addition, Jendras serves as
the membership vice president.
Heather A. Kos, CPA, CMA, IRC,
senior vice president of investor relations, Builders FirstSource
(NYSE: BLDR). Kos currently is a member of the NIRI board of
directors. Previously, Kos was NIRI Chicago chair, president and
executive vice president; served on NIRI's Certification Council;
and chaired the IR roundtable of the Manufacturers Alliance for
Productivity and Innovation (MAPI).
Jeff Myers, regional head of
listings - Midwest, NYSE. This is Myers' first year on the NIRI
Chicago board. He is co-chair of the 2024 IR Workshop committee and
most recently moderated a workshop session on artificial
intelligence. The New York Stock Exchange is part of
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE).
Darla Rivera, director of
investor relations, CF Industries (NYSE: CF). Rivera begins her
first year on the board after taking an active role on the 2023 and
2024 IR Workshop committees.
Michael A. Steele, CFA, IRC, vice
president of investor relations, Zebra Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq:
ZBRA). Steele currently serves on the NIRI board of directors and
its 2024 Senior Roundtable steering committee. Earlier, he was NIRI
Chicago's chair, president and executive vice president.
NIRI National Recognition
Former board officers Leslie
Kratcoski, IRC, Victoria
Sivrais and Wendy Wilson were named to the 2024
NIRI Fellows class in April in recognition of their
leadership, integrity, involvement and contributions to the
investor relations profession.
Departing Board Members
NIRI Chicago extends its gratitude to the following departing
board members:
- Shawn C. Alcaraz, IRC, former
director, investor relations, Weber Inc., which became a private
company in 2023.
- Christine J. Hanneman, former
senior director of investor relations, ACCO Brands.
- Stacie Selinger, managing
director, head of investor relations, GCM Grosvenor Inc.
- Ruth E. Venning, IRC, 2023 NIRI
Fellow and former executive director, investor relations and ESG,
Horizon Therapeutics plc (now part of Amgen, Inc.).
The Chicago chapter of NIRI,
The Association for Investor Relations (NIRI Chicago), provides
professional development and networking opportunities to
practitioners of investor relations, a strategic management
responsibility that integrates finance, communication, marketing
and securities law compliance. Through its collaborative community,
NIRI advances engagement in the capital markets and drives best
practices in corporate disclosures, governance and informed
investing. For more information, visit www.nirichicago.org.
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