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Growth & Engagement Network

The Growth and Engagement Network (GEN) is committed to inspiring professional growth and leadership for CFO, Non-CFO and staff within the municipal finance industry looking to grow and develop their careers through professional development programs, networking and social events, and informal mentoring opportunities. GEN works to promote the government finance profession to college and graduate students.

  1. Andrew D Brown Andrew D Brown, Chairperson Village of Palatine, Finance Director
  2. Andrew Kim Andrew Kim, Co-Chair PTMA Financial Solutions, Director, Public Finance
  3. Jon Beckmann Jon Beckmann, Board Liaison Waukegan Park District, Director of Finance and Operations, MBA
  4. David M Jelonek David M Jelonek, Member GW & Associates, PC, Partner
  5. Rasheed Jones Rasheed Jones, Member Village of Matteson, Finance Director
  6. James Karsten James Karsten, Member Village of Oak Park, Management Analyst
  7. Sarah Montanari Sarah Montanari, Member Sikich, Audit Manager
  8. Lisa Nusko Lisa Nusko, Member PTMA Financial Solutions, Vice President, Investment Services
  9. Kellen O'Malley Kellen O'Malley, Member Sikich, Director
  10. Rafal Pacanek Rafal Pacanek, Member Sikich, Senior Auditor
  11. Jessica Ramirez Jessica Ramirez, Member Lombard Park District, Director of Finance & Personnel
  12. Michael Tokar Michael Tokar, Member Northbrook Park District, Director of Finance & Technology
  13. Michael Wheeler Michael Wheeler, Member Lake County, Budget Manager

This Committee is organized in teams to support the needs of other IGFOA Committees, Chapters and members.

  • Training Team
  • Social Networking Team
  • Student Engagement/Informal Networking Team
  • Podcast Team