Experience

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  The Amicus Companies LLC

  • Chicago, IL

  • Chairman, CEO

    • Feb 2002 - Present
    • Chicago, IL

    I established the business in 2002 with the specific mission of delivering innovative facilities solutions for non-profit organizations to enable them to realize their development objectives. By successfully bridging the gap between the needs of non-profit organizations and profit-driven contractors / developers, I enabled vision to be transformed into reality. Ver rapidly, I acquired an outstanding reputation for integrity, service, value and client satisfaction and for giving back to the community. Some of the key projects that I managed in a consulting capacity include:- University Center of Chicago – 1,720 bed student residence at State and Congress in Chicago serving the needs of DePaul University, Roosevelt University Columbia College and Robert Morse University - Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies – enhanced gallery space, classroom, library space, 400-seat theater, event space, children’s center, café, gift shop and state-of-the-art storage capabilities for the collections of the Spertus Museum, Asher Library and Chicago Jewish Archives in a 155,000 sq. ft. building on Michigan Ave, Chicago - Catholic Theology Center – a 95,245 sq. ft. building containing expended classroom space, a large library with state-of-the-art computer lab, expanded quiet space, new dining room & kitchen, covered parking garage and staff/faculty offices - Techny Towers – originally a seminary for the Society of the Divine Word, now serving as an ecumenical center for religious, social, educational, service and other non-profit organizations. The extensively restored center comprises three chapels and several other buildings which house meeting rooms, guest rooms with private baths, a dining hall and book store.

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  Meadville Lombard Theological School

  • Chicago, IL

  • Interim VP – Enrolment Management & Student Affairs

    • Jul 2016 - May 2018
    • Chicago, IL

    Under an agreement with my company, Amicus, having been involved in the facilities side in a consulting capacity since 2003, I was brought on board as VP in 2016 to address and turn around a significant decline in student service satisfaction and enrolment. Key highlights:- Substantially improved student relationships and service satisfaction levels - Provided counselling and support in areas such as financial aid- Doubled student admissions from 20 to a record 40 in the past year through a personalized, data-driven recruitment strategy- Member of the Leadership Council that advises the President on all issues affecting the Institution- Improved efficiency and productivity by formulating an innovative plan to reorganize the department

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  DePaul University

  • Chicago, IL

  • Executive Vice President

    • Sep 1981 - Feb 2003
    • Chicago, IL

    I first joined the University as a Treasurer but progressed rapidly through VP for Business & Finance to election as Executive Vice President in 1991. My role was to provide leadership and support to all Administrative Vice Presidents throughout the University, covering the development, IT, HR, finance and management functions. Key highlights:- Conceptual development, management and delivery of high profile mixed use and institutional construction projects valued in excess of $650 million- Substantially increased enrollment, with student numbers reaching 24,000 and annual revenue approaching $400k- Acquired an outstanding reputation throughout the City of Chicago, and within the higher education sector, for expertise in development, particularly relating to high quality student housing - Appointed Executive Vice President Emeritus in 2003 to manage the needs of the DePaul Real Estate Center, having been instrumental in its establishment - Endowed a graduate scholarship to assist students in making need based grants - Secured three tax-exempt bond issues since 1992 for the delivery of new construction and renovation projects, enabling tuition fees to be spent on academics and student services

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  Allsteel

  • Aurora, IL

  • Treasurer

    • 1977 - 1981
    • Aurora, IL

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  McDonald's Corporation

  • Oak Brook, IL

  • Assistant Manager of Federal Taxes

    • 1970 - 1972
    • Oak Brook, IL

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  PULLMAN

  • Chicago, IL

  • Assistant to the Treasurer

    • 1967 - 1970
    • Chicago, IL