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Building BlocsKeith Pekau | Mayor of Orland ParkKeith Pekau, the Mayor of Orland Park, is a decorated veteran and successful small businessman who will put people over politics in the 6th District.
In Pekau’s first run for political office in 2017, he defeated a 28-year politician to become the mayor of his hometown, Orland Park. He ran to put an end to the political games and instead focus on doing what was best for his community—and he kept that promise. In his first term as Mayor, Pekau worked with the Orland Park Village Board to reduce operating expenses, pay down debt, lower property taxes, and inst...
2024-10-2915 min
Building BlocsDevereaux Peters | 2x WNBA Champion & Developer of The MonreauxDevereaux is a 2-time WNBA Champion, a moving story-teller, and a staunch advocate for gun safety. Over the course of her basketball career, Devereaux distinguished herself at every level while overcoming nine surgeries.
Devereaux won championships with the Minnesota Lynx in 2013 and 2015 and was listed as one of the Top 20 Players in Minnesota Lynx history. Over her 6-year career, Devereaux played with the Lynx, the Indiana Fever, and the Phoenix Mercury. She also played overseas in seven countries, winning a championship in 2018 with the Slovakia Good Angels. Devereaux led Uniqa Sopron to a Hungarian National Championship in 2016...
2024-08-2013 min
Building BlocsAdam Poock | RanksAcademyAdam Poock stands as a distinguished expert in the realm of physical wellness and athletic training, boasting nearly two decades of specialized experience. His profound expertise encompasses postural evaluation and correction, manual therapy, pain management, and a keen focus on athletic training. Adam is particularly renowned for his innovative approaches in enhancing balance, flexibility, and pain reduction, making significant strides in improving the quality of life for his clients.
As an accomplished author, Adam has contributed valuable insights to the field through his seminal works, "Muscular Age/MuscularYouth" and "The Gluing Energy Process and the 10 Preventables of Muscular Aging."...
2024-02-2221 min
Building BlocsStephen Parker | Stantec ArchitectureA dedicated behavioral health planner and mental health design subject matter expert, Stephen is a proponent of “architect as advocate” for colleague, client, and community alike, and he believes strongly in leadership through service. Advocating by design for humanity at its most vulnerable, elevating communities in crisis, and serving those that suffer in silence, Stephen is driving purpose in Stantec’s boundaryless Behavioral Health Practice across the globe.
With awards from Healthcare Design Magazine, FastCo, and the Institute for Patient-Centered Design, Stephen is a collaborative researcher and accomplished designer. An AIA Young Architect Award Winner & HFSE George Pressler Under 40 Recipi...
2024-01-3028 min
Building BlocsTom Cuculich | Chicagoland Associated General ContractorsTom Cuculich is the Executive Director of the Chicagoland Associated General Contractors (CAGC) and brings with him a wealth of leadership and administrative experience. CAGC, revered as the leading voice for Chicagoland's commercial construction industry, operates as the local chapter of the nationally recognized AGC of America.
Before taking on his current role at CAGC, Cuculich served as the County Administrator for DuPage County, honing his management skills and gathering insights that span over three decades. As he steps into the forefront of the commercial construction industry, he is primed to lead the implementation of all Board-approved programs and...
2023-09-2113 min
Building BlocsMichael Fassnacht | World Business ChicagoA seasoned marketing leader with more than 25 years of experience, Michael works alongside the Mayor’s office as the Chief Marketing Officer to ensure that all marketing, branding, and business development activities for the city are aligned with Mayor Lightfoot’s economic growth plan focused on inclusive growth across Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. In December 2020, Michael stepped in as interim President and CEO of World Business Chicago to ensure a smooth transition to a new leader while intensifying World Business Chicago’s efforts to attract new companies to Chicago. It became clear very quickly that Michael was the right person to lead...
2023-04-0513 min
Building BlocsAllyson Hansen | The Illinois Medical DistrictAs the CEO & Executive Director of the Illinois Medical District (IMD), Allyson Hansen leads the District with responsibility for strategic planning, vision, growth and daily operations. She is also tasked with fostering relationships and collaboration among partners and stakeholders across the 560 acre healthcare ecosystem that includes four anchor medical institutions and more than 40 health-related facilities. Hansen developed expertise in planning and administering healthcare services across Chicago land at UChicago Medicine, Loyola Health System, UI Health and Advocate Health Care. Prior to joining the IMD, she was Managing Partner of The Red Penny Group, advising national healthcare systems, medical groups a...
2023-03-0120 min
Building BlocsDoug King | Project Management AdvisorsDoug King has managed numerous large-scale international and domestic healthcare projects in his architectural and project management career. In Chicago alone, he has completed more than $1.3 billion worth of projects for some of the city’s most well-known hospital systems, including two mega-hospital projects that have won international acclaim: Northwestern Memorial Hospital Feinberg/Galter Pavilion (2.1 million square feet, $732 million), which won the ACHA Legacy Project Award in 2016, and the Prentice Women’s Hospital (945,000 square feet, $330 million).
Most recently, King played an instrumental role in the rapid conversion of the McCormick Place Convention Center into a 3,000-bed capacity alter...
2023-02-0632 min
Building BlocsGaston Cordova | Evergreen Senior LivingTony Michuda sits down with Gaston Cordova at Evergreen Senior Living - Michuda Construction's Assisted Living and Memory Care development in Orland Park. Gaston leads Select Rehab's innovative approach to physical therapy and rehabilitation for Evergreen's residents with the help of VirtuSense's VST Modality platform. Utilizing artificial intelligence and lidar, VST aids in faster and more efficient recovery for all of Evergreen's residents.
2023-01-0309 min
Building BlocsMichael Marrion | CresaTony Michuda sits down with Michael Marrion to discuss the new frontier of Life Sciences in Chicago. We cover real estate development, construction, venture capital, and healthcare in this episode tailored towareds Chicago's push to become a Life Sciences hub of the United States. Cresa is the world’s most trusted occupier-centric commercial real estate firm. They strategize for the best possible results for occupiers everywhere. Cresa thinks beyond space. Partners without conflict. And applies their integrated expertise to make your business better.
2022-12-0819 min
Building BlocsWendy Peterson | Michuda ConstructionWendy Peterson is the new Vice President of Strategic Growth at Michuda Construction. With a 17-year tenure in healthcare, Wendy brings a wealth of knowledge and industry experience toward growing Michuda's robust healthcare portfolio.
2022-11-1109 min
The Open Book Test Podcast with Alison LeveyTony Michuda: Reverse Engineering the JourneyWhen he graduated from Notre Dame with a degree in Management Consulting, Tony didn't envision a journey through real estate to healthcare and, ultimately, his own start-up. But his natural inclination to jump at opportunities has put him in some interesting spaces and places. And whether he's standing in a NY high rise or a church parking lot in full PPE administering Covid tests, Tony feels well prepared to tackle the challenges thanks to a solid grounding in business and a strong EQ. His start-up, InHealth, has been literally on the front lines of the fight against Covid, first...
2021-03-2346 min