CHICAGO – Intersect Illinois announced three new board members that will help advance its mission to attract investment and jobs to Illinois.
They are Michael Fassnacht, chief growth officer and president of Clayco’s Chicagoland Region; Kristi Lafleur, CEO of Skyway Concession Company; and Mark Denzler, president and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA).
“It’s an exciting time to be in Illinois, and we’re calling on our greatest assets – our people – to help progress our mission to bring economic growth and jobs throughout the state,” Intersect Illinois Board Chairman John Atkinson, said in a news release announcing the appointments.
“I’m pleased to welcome these industry leaders in manufacturing, transportation and real estate development to help us capitalize on the momentum we are seeing. They each bring a depth of expertise and commitment to the state’s economy that will help us continue to grow.”
Mr. Fassnacht recently joined Clayco, one of the country’s premier real estate, architecture, engineering, design-build and construction firms, as its first-ever chief growth officer and president of Chicagoland.
Ms. Lafleur’s Skyway Concession Company LLC (SCC) works in partnership with the City of Chicago to operate the historic Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge, a 7.8-mile-long toll road on Chicago’s South Side.
Mr. Denzler’s statewide IMA organization represents nearly 4,000 companies and advocates, promotes and strengthens the manufacturing sector in Illinois.
Intersect Illinois generates new jobs and investment by showcasing the state’s assets, collaborating with partners, and helping companies find a site to call home. Intersect Illinois works with industry, academic, civic and government partners to make it easier for companies to expand in Illinois and provides a range of services to help navigate the site selection process.
The trio of new members join board members from companies including Ameren Illinois, ADM, Busey Bank, Carle Health, Comcast, ComEd, Constellation, 8 Hospitality Group, Illinois American Water, Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center, Illinois REALTORS, Loop Capital, Marsh Chicago, Nicor Gas, OSF Healthcare, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas, Related Midwest, and the University of Illinois System.
