Thomas Connors

Marriage is a partnership. But partnership takes on a whole new meaning when a couple works together. The “Have a good day” and “Honey, I’m home” phrases that bookend most spouses’ days don’t come into play when a husband and wife are running a business together. Not every duo can survive without a little bit

As Regional President, Central at global real estate services giant, Cushman & Wakefield, Victoria Malkin oversees a $600 million business. Charged with growth planning, client care, brokerage talent development, and performance management, she carries a hefty responsibility. She’s more than up to the challenge, having built a strong foundation that prepared her for leadership. Malkin

Chances are there’s a chill in the air as you read this. But as the holiday season approaches, our hearts are warm as we anticipate happy times with family and friends. And in this season of goodwill and good cheer, good causes gain a special appreciation. Inked indelibly into the calendars of many generous folks

Lake Forest residents Ryan and Angele Close met 500 miles away, at the University of Western Ontario. He was all about business and she was set on a career in clinical psychology. After graduation, Ryan became a sales and marketing pro—the guy, he says, “who went in when things weren’t going well and had to