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.
Andrew D Brown, ChairpersonVillage of Palatine, Finance Director
Andrew Kim, Co-ChairSpeer Financial, Inc., Vice President
Jon Beckmann, Board LiaisonWaukegan Park District, Director of Finance and Operations, MBA, MDA, CPRE- David M Jelonek, MemberGW & Associates, PC, Partner
Rasheed Jones, MemberVillage of Matteson, Finance Director- James Karsten, MemberVillage of Oak Park, Management Analyst
Sarah Montanari, MemberSikich, Audit Manager
Lisa Nusko, MemberPTMA Financial Solutions, Vice President, Investment Services
Kellen O’Malley, MemberSikich, Director- Rafal Pacanek, MemberSikich, Senior Auditor
Jessica Ramirez, MemberLombard Park District, Director of Finance & Personnel- Michael Tokar, MemberNorthbrook Park District, Director of Finance & Technology
- Michael Wheeler, MemberLake 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