Chicago CFO Community
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Join a powerful network of C-level peers

Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CFOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and best practices, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs
  • Participate in year-round gatherings both in person and virtually with your local peer group
  • Engage in unparalleled collaboration through in-depth discussions on the most critical and relevant issues
  • Network with like-minded peers facing the same challenges as you
Insights
  • Exchange ideas, strategies and solutions validated by peers
  • Gain exclusive access to community insights, including best practices and survey results, to benchmark your organization with others
  • Learn how other leaders approached their challenges by leveraging peer-recommended partners
Connections
  • Make new connections through facilitated networking opportunities, including curated 1:1 peer meetings
  • Grow and enhance your career through an exclusive network and mentorship
  • Build lasting relationships and stay connected with peers and colleagues

Chicago CFO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Chicago CFO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CFOs, For CFOs®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Travis George

Molex
CFO

Pat Jermain

Plexus
EVP & CFO

Dee Merriwether

Grainger
SVP & CFO

Governing Body Members

Olesya Afanasyeva

EVRAZ North America
CFO

Marc Benson

Tecta America
CFO

Kevin Bueso

Regional Transportation Authority
CFO & Senior Deputy Executive Director, Finance, Innovation and Technology

Claire Burke

Dearborn Group
CFO

Brett Chloupek

Heico Companies LLC
EVP & CFO

Jeremy Fine

Illinois Institute of Technology
CFO & Treasurer

Tom Frey

Topco Associates LLC
SVP & CFO

Jim Gray

Ingredion
EVP & CFO

Carol Hibbard

Symbotic
CFO

Shifra Kolsky

Discover
SVP, Controller & CAO

Hemant Kumar

HALO Branded Solutions
EVP & CFO

George Letten

Cirrus Aircraft
EVP & CFO

Andrea Marin

Logicalis
CFO

Alex Miller

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
SVP & CFO

Elizabeth Munnelly

Kerry Group
CFO, North America

Glenda Oakley

Easterseals
CFO

Vipin Rikhi

Quill Corporation
CFO

Michel Roim

Ball Horticultural Company
CFO

Andy Rusie

Old World Industries
CFO

Jay Saccaro

GE Healthcare
CFO

Lori Sherwood

Parts Town
CFO

Tyler Steel

Brookfield
CFO & EVP

Elias C Tavarez

Edward Don & Company
EVP & CFO

Alise White

Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund
CFO

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CFOs today.

  1. Understanding the Evolving Standards for AI in Finance
  2. Enhancing Cost Efficiency Through Connected and Clean Data
  3. Transforming Finance Talent to Bridge Future Skill Gaps

Upcoming Programs

VIRTUAL

August 7, 2025 | 1 hour

Chicago CFO Community Town Hall

Balancing Change Management and Resilient Growth

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

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IN-PERSON

November 13, 2025 | 1 day

Chicago CFO Community Executive Summit

Convene at 311 West Monroe Street

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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PAST PROGRAMS
Chicago CFO Community Inner Circle - 05/07/2025 Chicago CFO Executive Summit - 11/14/2024 Chicago CFO Town Hall - 08/22/2024 Chicago CFO Inner Circle - 05/07/2024 Chicago CFO Executive Summit - 11/14/2023 Chicago CFO Inner Circle - 05/03/2023 Chicago CFO Invitational - 10/01/2021 Chicago CFO Inner Circle - 06/13/2019 Chicago CFO Inner Circle - 06/13/2018
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Gartner facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.

Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.

Each application will be reviewed, and once your membership is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.

Community Member Criteria

To ensure peer connections and conversations at the highest level, members must meet the following criteria:

- C-level or senior most executive for respective function

- Organization revenue of $500M+

Exceptions are considered.

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“The community offers a great networking platform of accomplished leaders to brainstorm ideas, share, and learn from one another.”

VAIBHAV SHARMA, CFO
GLOBALLOGIC

“I value how we share best practices, learn from other industries, innovate together, have fun and make friends by the same token.”

MICHAEL LELIEVRE, CFO, NORTH AMERICA
HAVAS MEDIA GROUP

"The community offers a great opportunity to network with CFO peers and discuss creative opportunities and solutions to address current or emerging challenges.”

JANICE LAMBERT, CFO
AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION

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