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A 20-plus-year veteran of the wine and spirits industry, Deerfield resident and former attorney STEPH METZ brings a wealth of expertise and energy to Heaven Hill Brands, one of the world’s largest bourbon suppliers. This bourbon enthusiast (Elijah Craig being her favorite) is also deeply committed to wellness. She fell in love with yoga after

Since taking the helm as Producing Artistic Director of the beloved Children’s Theatre of Winnetka (CTW) in 2020, AARON UMSTED has been a champion for the arts on Chicago’s North Shore. Originally from Durant, Oklahoma, Umsted is a teacher, actor, dancer, director, and choreographer whose credits include productions with the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Paramount Theatre,

Born in Mexico, artist ANA KANE now lives in Wilmette with her family. Passionate about uncovering beauty and design in every corner of life, Kane’s work is deeply rooted in her Mexican heritage. Her vibrant pieces weave narratives inspired by culture, textiles, the female form, wildlife, and vegetation. A hallmark of Kane’s artistic expression is

Highland Park native DEB LUND has long appreciated the vibrancy of Chicago’s downtown and its suburbs. A single mother, she finds immense joy in raising her two children—Jasper, 17, and Fiona, 16. Her cherished Golden Retrievers, Queenie and Bebe, complete the family. A seasoned interior designer with over three decades of experience, Lund is the

Katie Mankoff, a Northbrook-based female founder, fitness enthusiast, and mother of three daughters, has made a name for herself as the founder of Mantra Matcha. A graduate of Indiana University with a major in communications and a minor in business, she later earned her master’s in education along with an ACE Fitness Certification. Mankoff ’s