Maureen Lesak is a Managing Director in the Industrials Group of Bank of America Investment Banking and covers industrials clients in the US and internationally. Maureen joined Merrill Lynch Investment Banking in 1997, prior to the acquisition of Merrill Lynch by Bank of America, and has spent nearly 26 years at the firm working with a wide range of clients across the industrial and consumer/retail sectors. Maureen has led recent investment banking transactions for corporate clients including Allegheny Technologies, American Tire Distributors, AMG, ArcelorMittal, Beacon Roofing, Berkshire Hathaway, Big River Steel, CDW, Cleveland-Cliffs, Commercial Metals, MP Materials, Novelis, Nucor, Reliance Steel, Ryerson, Steel Dynamics, United States Steel, Univar Solutions and W.W. Grainger. Maureen has held additional senior roles at the firm including Global COO of the Industrials and Natural Resources Groups within Investment Banking. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Maureen was a CPA with Arthur Andersen LLP. She also holds Series 7, 63 and 24 FINRA licenses. Maureen received a B.S.B.A. in accounting from The American University in Washington, D.C. Maureen is resides in Chicago with her husband Karl and their four children. Maureen serves on the boards of two other Chicago-based nonprofits, Open Heart Magic and Culinary Care. Maureen was recognized in the Crain’s Chicago Business 40 under 40 in 2012.

Holly Amatangelo is a Director at Smithbucklin, where she provides strategic oversight and thought leadership across education and learning services for a diverse portfolio of client organizations. In this role she also serves as Chief Learning Officer for the Legal Marketing Association (LMA), guiding the vision, strategy, and execution of its global learning  initiatives. Throughout her career, Holly has held senior roles at the intersection of education, strategy, and professional development. Prior to Smithbucklin, she served as Director of Training and Development for Kaplan Higher Education and as National Director of Academics for SCORE! Educational Centers.

Holly  earned her B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis and her M.S. in Higher Education from Purdue University. Outside of her professional work, she is a graduate of The Second City Conservatory and a member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). Holly was the founding president of Chicago Run’s Next Generation Board and has been an active volunteer  and raving fan of Chicago Run since 2009. Holly has also served on the Community Board of the Emerald City Theater Company and is a Field Advocate for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.  Before her knee stopped cooperating, Holly completed five Chicago Marathons and numerous half‑marathons across the country. She is a proud Chicagoan and big Cubs, Bears, and Blackhawks fan. She lives in Chicago with her husband and son.

Senior Director of Data Benjamin Boer leads EdSystems’ data portfolio, including the Success Network Dashboard, their data collaborative efforts, and the data portions of their pathways and innovation work. He also provides support on policy issues, including school finance, assessment, accountability, and data use. In past roles, Ben has provided analytical and modeling support for numerous K–12 funding proposals, the development of integrated data systems, and accountability approaches. This work was integral in the development of Evidence-based funding, the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act, and the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act. Ben is currently working with Chicago Public Schools on the redesign of their accountability system. Ben is a PhD candidate in educational policy studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He focuses on the use of data in schools and its impact on school culture. He holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in computer science from Brown University, and a master’s degree in public policy from the Harris School at the University of Chicago. He sits on the board of Chicago Run, an organization that brings running programs to underserved schools in CPS.

Joe Catalano is currently the First Vice President at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management. Based in Chicago, he is a partner within the Kartheiser Group, a team of professionals who are working to meet the multifaceted needs of a select group of clients of significant means from individuals and families to business owners and executives. Joe has a 26-year professional history working in finance, both corporate and personal, including roles as an analyst at Ford Motor Company and a managerial role at Deloitte. Joe has since worked at Citi Smith Barney (Citi Family Office), UBS Financial Services, and was a Private Wealth Manager within Merrill Private Wealth at Bank of America. He holds a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®) designation and Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®) designation and is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute TM. Joe earned his B.A. in Economics from the University of Chicago where he played Division III Football. He is actively involved in the University of Chicago Alumni Association, formerly the treasurer of the Chi Upsilon graduate board. Joe is an avid runner and recently completed his second Bank of America Chicago Marathon. He lives in Park Ridge with his wife and two young children.

Alicia Coronas is Vice President, Growth Strategy & Solutions at Priority Health, where she works to improve health outcomes and increase access to care as part of the third largest integrated health system in the country. In this role, she is committed to providing members support to manage their health and make informed care decisions for themselves and their families. She has had a career focus on innovation and improving experiences within the health care industry, with previous roles in product development for 13 years at Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies, and in the Strategy Consulting practice at Accenture. Alicia earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Notre Dame, and holds a Master of Business Administration from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. She lives in Bucktown and in addition to cheering for the college sports teams you love to hate, she believes “everyone is a runner” and enjoys a 5k follow by brunch with friends.

Hanna Helwig is a criminal Assistant United States Attorney at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois, where she prosecutes federal crime. Prior to joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office, she worked as an Associate Attorney at Jenner & Block LLP and a judicial law clerk in the Northern District of Illinois and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Hanna was born and raised in Chicago and ran cross country through college. Now, she enjoys training for marathons on the lakefront path and sharing her love for both running and Chicago with anyone who will listen.

Felicia Houston is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Mental Health Consultant with over 23 years of experience advancing mental wellness across schools, healthcare systems, and community organizations. She currently serves with Advocate Health’s Faith & Health Partnership Department, where she leads trainings and initiatives focused on emotional well-being, resilience, and trauma-informed care.

Felicia brings a unique, community-centered perspective to youth development—blending clinical expertise with a deep commitment to creating environments where young people feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive. Her work with K–12 schools and youth-serving organizations focuses on helping adults recognize stress responses, build emotional intelligence, and model regulation.

As a long-time advocate for holistic wellness, Felicia understands the powerful connection between physical activity and mental health. Her involvement with running communities, including her leadership as a Chicago Ambassador for Black Girls Run, reflects her personal and professional belief that movement is a key strategy for stress reduction, confidence-building, and lifelong well-being. Felicia also serves on the board of AgeOptions, South Holland School District 150, Jassac Charitable Foundation Inc.,  where she contributes to strengthening systems that support individuals across the lifespan.

Dennis McClelland is the Chief Credit Officer and Beverly Bank and Trust, a Wintrust Bank, and has been with the company since 2010. Dennis manages the overall risk profile of the Bank’s loan portfolio, and is also responsible for the analytical content and qualitative analysis of all underwriting, working with all internal and external regulators, continuous monitoring of the credit portfolio, and attending Beverly’s Board of Directors meetings to provide updates on all loan portfolio matters.  Dennis obtained a BA in Business Administration from St. Xavier University, and holds an MBA and a Masters of Science in Finance from DePaul University’s Kellstadt School of Business.

Mark McKinley is a Managing Director, Wealth Advisor, at William Blair. He is responsible for the investment, relationship management and client communication on a variety of taxable and tax-exempt client relationships. Before joining William Blair, Mark was a portfolio manager at Atlantic Trust for more than 14 years. Previously, he worked at Northern Trust for more than eight years, spending most of that time as a portfolio manager. Mark has lived in Chicago his whole life. He loves to stay active and so do his three daughters, who have all run on their school track or cross country teams. He is passionate about Chicago Run's mission and the benefits of running.

Kristen McQueary is vice president at Res Publica Group. She joined the firm following a long career in journalism. She began as the night police reporter at the Peoria Journal Star and worked her way to Editorial Page Editor at the Chicago Tribune. In that role, she influenced politics in Illinois and Chicago, sharpened her expertise in public policy, and built relationships across the Midwest. She was the winner of multiple journalism awards, including the Tribune’s Jones-Beck, Sarah Brown Boyden, Associated Press, Peter Lisagor and others. Kristen helps clients translate their work into impactful story telling. Her clients benefit from her knowledge of the media and political landscape in Illinois and her versatility in writing and strategy. She is a native of Rockford and graduated from Illinois State University where was inducted into her college newspaper Hall of Fame. She earned a master’s degree in Public Affairs Reporting from the University of Illinois at Springfield.

Gerald Saltarelli is a Senior Partner with Edgewater, a Chicago-based private equity firm. Gerald serves on the board of several Edgewater portfolio companies especially in the areas of industrial, manufacturing, and distribution. Prior to joining Edgewater, Gerald was a Director with Conway, MacKenzie & Dunleavy, a restructuring and operational improvement advisory firm. Previously, he was an Associate with One Equity Partners, where he worked on leverage buyout and growth equity investments. Gerald began his career as an Analyst in the Mergers and Acquisition group with William Blair and Company. Gerald received his B.A. degree from Bucknell University where he earned Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude honors. He received his M.B.A. from The University of Michigan Business School where he also received the Tauber Manufacturing Institute Certificate.

Joon Sung is a risk management and insurance professional having spent his career at JP Morgan Chase, TransUnion and Aon, where he currently serves as an account executive advising large organizations with their corporate insurance programs. After immigrating from Korea at the age of 6, Joon grew up in various towns in southern Wisconsin. Upon graduating from UW Madison with a bachelor’s degree in risk management and finance, Joon moved to Chicago where he serendipitously met his future wife. He is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys hiking with his family, playing tennis and pickleball. Joon has run a total of 7 marathons and is proud to have run the last 4 for Chicago Run.

Meg Young is a Vice President in Private Wealth Management (PWM) at Goldman Sachs, where she co-leads a team that advises privately held business owners, high net worth individuals, family offices and foundations. She is a member of PWM’s Client Engagement Board and the Summer Associate Development Council. Prior to joining the firm, she worked in Institutional Fixed Income Sales and Trading for Bank of America Merrill Lynch in New York. Meg is a proud Northwestern Wildcat as she serves on the Northwestern Women’s Cross Country Alumni Council and the Northwestern University Leadership Circle Regional Board. Meg earned a BS in Industrial Engineering and Economics from Northwestern University and an MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. She lives in Chicago and enjoys her Peloton treadmill training for the occasional half marathon.

Lisa Zimmer is the Co-Owner of Fleet Feet Chicagoland. In 1997 she co-founded Fleet Feet Chicago with her husband, Dave, drawing on her marketing communications background from both a large corporation and a major marketing agency. Under their leadership, Fleet Feet Chicago-Rockford has grown to 10 stores across the Chicagoland area.  Fleet Feet Chicago-Rockford sets the pace for the entire franchise network with its community engagement and charitable efforts.