Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Chicago CFO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

Chicago CFO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Chicago CFO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CFOs, For CFOs®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Travis George

Molex
CFO

Governing Body Members

Olesya Afanasyeva

Orion Steel
CFO

Troy Anderson

Kelly Services
EVP & CFO

Brett Chloupek

Heico Companies LLC
EVP & CFO

Brad Feitl

NOW Health Group
CFO

Jeremy Fine

Illinois Institute of Technology
CFO & Treasurer

Tom Frey

Topco Associates LLC
SVP & CFO

Jim Gray

Lamb Weston
Chief Financial Officer

George Letten

Cirrus Aircraft
EVP & CFO

Dirk Locascio

US Foods
CFO

Andrea Marin

Logicalis
Chief Financial Officer

Tom McKone

Chicago Transit Authority
Chief Financial Officer

Alex Miller

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
SVP & CFO

Brian Montgomery

Hologic
CFO

John Morris

Metra Rail
Chief Financial Officer

Tom Pigott

Marzetti
Chief Financial Officer

Michel Roim

Ball Horticultural Company
CFO

Andy Rusie

Old World Industries
CFO

Amanjeev Singh

Ardagh Group
CFO

Tyler Steel

GGP
CFO & EVP

Alise White

Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund
CFO

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CFOs today.

  1. Prioritizing Cost Optimization and Resource Allocation
  2. Driving AI Impact Despite Challenges and Risks
  3. Closing the Digital Talent Gap to Promote Finance Transformation

Upcoming Programs

In-Person

October 20, 2026 | 1 day

Chicago CFO Community Executive Summit

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

Connect with CFO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

May 13, 2027 | an evening

Chicago CFO Community Inner Circle

The Metropolitan

Join fellow CFOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

November 2027 | 1 day

Chicago CFO Community Executive Summit

Connect with CFO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.



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