Light Bulb Moments: It's All About The Energy

Tina Rounds has served as BEDS Chief Executive Officer since 2012. She is responsible for implementing the agency’s strategic plan and directing its day-to-day operations, and she has established BEDS as a leading, fiscally sound provider of HUD programming including evidence-based Emergency, Interim Housing, Transitional Housing, and Supportive Housing services. During her tenure, BEDS service ar...

Vadim A. Glozman is an accomplished and highly skilled criminal defense attorney with a track record of successfully representing individuals and corporations in high-stakes state and federal prosecutions. His focus on white-collar and major felony criminal defense, civil and criminal asset forfeiture, and appellate representation has earned him recognition as a top performer in his field. Glozman...

Scott Schamber is the Partner & Managing Director of BFI Bullion, where he leads a team specializing in the purchase and secure storage of physically allocated metals in Switzerland. Since joining BFI in 2002, Scott has played a key role in the firm, most recently heading the relationship management and client advisory team. In addition to his work with BFI Bullion, Scott is also the co-editor...

Janet has developed and managed programs that connect older adults with essential services, ensuring their well-being and independence since 2016. She excels in recruiting, training, and managing volunteer drivers, creating a supportive network that has significantly improved the quality of life for countless older neighbors. Janet has a BA in Management from Loyola University Chicago with an area...

Brew Moon Beer & Band Festival is the largest beer-tasting event in the western suburbs. Beer enthusiasts are able to experience the finest that local breweries have to offer in an indoor park-like setting.   Brew Moon is a unique partnership between local businesses, municipalities, and civic groups.  Our purpose is to raise funds for local non-profit organizations.   Plea...

Steve Palmer is a seasoned entrepreneur and community leader with over three decades of experience. Since 2022, he has owned the Stadium Club at the MAX and previously owned Palmer Place Restaurant in LaGrange from 1990 to 2021. In addition to his business ventures, he serves on the Metra Board of Directors, the Village of LaGrange Economic Development Commission, and the Lyons Township Mental Hea...

Bill Carney holds a degree in Economics from the University of Illinois and has built a distinguished career in finance and operations. He began as an Operations Manager at Nuveen Investments, laying the foundation for his future leadership roles. Bill went on to serve as Senior Vice President in Mesirow Financial’s Public Finance Department, where he spent over 20 years contributing to the firm's...

Since 2000, Ryan has been providing financial guidance driven by the uniqueness of each of his clients. He has found his true passion in helping them create personalized, long-term financial strategies built around what is distinctly important to them. Ryan is also the author of the book “Drafting Your Financial Quarterback: What You Need to Know When Hiring a Financial Planner.” Ryan lives in LaG...

Joe is from Hamburg, NY. He is the President of Tax Relief, Inc., an Enrolled Agent and National Tax Practitioners Institute Fellow. Joe worked for eight years in the Financial Services industry in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. His work experience includes service for the Small Business Administration providing disaster relief loans to individuals and corporations subsequent to the attacks on...

Steve Kaempf is a senior executive dedicated to excellence in corporate strategy and revenue-generating leadership. He’s an expert in new market penetration, creating and capitalizing on strategic relationships, and leadership acquisition and development.  He makes it his goal to manage and continuously develop a high-performance sales group, expanding market share, spearheading new market pe...

Tim Foley brings a wealth of legal expertise to Fornaro Law, representing business owners and entrepreneurs across industries such as transportation, services, and real estate development. His practice spans corporate restructurings, contract drafting—including purchase-sale agreements—and advising trucking clients on regulatory compliance with 49 CFR 376.12. Tim's experience in land use law inclu...

The owner and founder of Cummings Marketing/Communications, Nancy is a highly effective communicator and respected leader experienced in conceptualizing and organizing marketing and publicity campaigns and strategic partnerships that spur growth. Previously, she led the La Grange Business Association and directed its expansion as an influential business group in the western suburbs. Nancy’s passio...

Justin’s practice is rooted in his commitment to honesty, fairness, and justice. This commitment is why Justin excels at providing clients with outstanding advocacy and counsel. With nearly two decades of experience as a lawyer in both the public and private sectors and as a policy advisor in the U.S. House of Representatives, Justin has built a distinguished career rooted in hard work, excellence...

Jason Korinek is the Owner/Executive Chef at Posto 31. In this episode, Philip and Jason Korinek discuss:  The power of adaptability  Fine-tuning your leadership  Business success and giving back  Creating meaningful connections Key Takeaways: Flexibility, creativity, and the willingness to reinvent yourself and your service while being attuned to the needs of the people that y...

Acting as a kind of “business development therapist,” Steve Fretzin coaches and trains lawyers with the most modern-day business development skills, providing precise tips, fresh ideas, and actionable tasks that drive tangible results. The host of the BE THAT LAWYER podcast, Steve has been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Crain’s and Entrepreneur.com and has appeared on NBC News and WGN Radio. He...

Larry Andolino is an experienced litigator in all civil matters and heads the civil division of this firm, overseeing all injury, domestic relations, and civil cases. Larry has conducted an untold number of contested motions, bench and jury trials in all types of cases. He has developed a detailed communication system with our civil clients which allows our clients to remain on top of all details...

Greg Johnson is a wealth manager with Paradigm Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry for over 30 years working with Northern Trust, Bear Stearns, and Koch Industries. He graduated from Creighton University (Go Jays!) and has an MBA from the University of Chicago. He is married with 3 children and in his spare time, he coaches girls' lacrosse at Hinsdale Central High Sch...

Habib is a highly regarded business attorney known for his strategic and practical approach to corporate law. His focus on adding value and efficiency resonates through his entire practice, which spans corporate planning, governance, reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, succession planning and asset protection, financing transactions and investments, as well as commercial real estate and dev...

Philip Fulton founded JJRE Leadership Coaching and Peer Advisory Boards over 17 years ago to deliver his unique leadership coaching and organized peer advisory boards to select CEOs, business owners, and senior executive leaders in the Chicago region. As a sherpa to CEOs and business owners, he guides and coaches them through their respective journeys to achieve amazing results. Using a 1-2 combin...

Life's most profound revelations often arrive unexpectedly, leading us to fresh viewpoints and new directions. Join Phil Fornaro on  Light Bulb Moments  as he shares transformative experiences through thoughtful discussions, real-world stories, and expert advice, with a special emphasis on lessons learned in business and life. Synergy, the combined or cooperative action of elements to pr...