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The Wood Group is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of these executive engagements:
VP, Manufacturing Operations
Private Equity Owned Sensor and
Instrumentation Manufacturer
Contact:
Theresa Crane
Senior Vice President, Investments
An Emerging Wealth Management Firm
Contact:
Libby Forbes Utter
Executive Director
Midwestern Healthcare-Focused Nonprofit
Contact:
Theresa Crane
Vice President, Development
Midwest Performing Arts Center that Presents and Creates
Programs that Engage Artists and Enrich Diverse Audiences
Contact:
Judy Wood
Marketing Director
Midwest-Based, Private Equity Backed Cosmetology
Education Company Undergoing Rapid Expansion
Contact:
Linda Samide
Investment Banker, Real Estate
Institutional Broker Dealer
Contact:
Libby Forbes Utter
Vice President, Corporate Audit
Fortune 500 Hospitality Company
Contact:
Libby Forbes Utter
National Director of Human Resources
Upper Midwest-Based Full Service Law Firm
Ranking in the Nation’s Top 100
Contact:
Judy Wood
Manager Product Planning
Nationally Known Consumer Durables Manufacturer
Contact:
Judy Wood
VP, Operations
Manufacturer of Molded Plastics
Contact:
Theresa Crane
Vice President, Marketing
Church Affiliated Foundation Responsible for Raising
Money and for Providing Trust and Investment Management
Services for the Mission of the Entire Denomination
Contact:
Judy Wood
Director of Marketing
Privately-held, $1.4B Full-Service National Real Estate
Developer of Office Buildings, Retail Centers and Industrial Facilities
Contact:
Linda Samide
Associate
Middle Market Sell Side Investment Bank
Minneapolis-Contact:
Libby Forbes Utter
Chicago-Contact:
Theresa Crane
Chief Executive Officer
$21MM, Private Equity Owned Manufacturer and
Wholesaler of Home Décor Products
Contact:
Linda Samide
Chief Operating Officer
Privately Held Specialty Giftware Company
Contact:
Libby Forbes Utter
Equity Senior Associate
Midwest-Based Private Equity Firm
Contact:
Theresa Crane
VP, Finance and Administration
Major Community Foundation
Contact:
Judy Wood
President/Chief Executive Officer
Foundation President of a Leading
University’s Academic Health Center
Contact:
Judy Wood
Vice President, Sales
Small, Privately Held Designer and Manufacturer
of Custom Industrial Wood Products
Contact:
Linda Samide
President
Private Equity-Owned Manufacturer of PVC Compounds
for Injection Molding and Extrusion Applications
Contact:
Judy Wood
Bank Market President
Growing Financial Services Company
Contact:
Libby Forbes Utter
President
Cooperative of Pest Control Companies
Contact:
Libby Forbes Utter
Chief Information Officer – University-affiliated Medical Practice
Contact:
Theresa Crane
Senior Vice President – National Asset Management Firm
Contact:
Libby Forbes Utter
Vice President of Manufacturing Operations – Private Equity-owned Instrumentation Manufacturer
Contact:
Theresa Crane
CEO - Private Equity-owned, Midwest-based Contract Manufacturer of Plastics Products
Contact:
Judy Wood
CFO - Private Equity-owned, Midwest-based Contract Manufacturer of Plastics Products
Contact:
Linda Samide
CFO - Private Equity-owned Manufacturer and Wholesaler of Home Décor Products - Midwest
Contact:
Linda Samide
CFO - Private Equity-owned Contract Laser and Water Jet Manufacturer - Southwest
Contact:
Linda Samide
Controller - Global Hedge Fund
Contact:
Libby Forbes Utter
CEO – Fixture Manufacturer – Northeast
Contact:
Libby Forbes Utter
CFO - Industrial Products Manufacturer – South Central US
Contact:
Judy Wood
Vice President of Sales – Contract Furniture Manufacturer – Midwest
Contact:
Linda Samide
Director of Marketing - Publicly-traded Technology Manufacturer - Midwest
Contact:
Linda Samide
For 21 years, The Wood Group has partnered with a variety of clients, placing proven leaders to drive growth and profitability in their companies.