DuPage County movers and shakers
Itasca-based Fellowes Inc., a shredder manufacturer, hired Brian Cooper as chief financial officer to oversee all financial matters of the company's operations. Cooper previously served as senior vice president and treasurer at United Stationers Inc. since 2001. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Davidson College, Charlotte, N.C., and a Master of Business Administration in finance and marketing from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.
Periodontist Michael Stablein of Lincolnshire was elected secretary of the Chicago Dental Society. Stablein, who practices in Chicago, received his dental degree and a doctorate in pathology, both from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry.
Nicole Urano of Melrose Park, Akasha Terrier of Niles, Denise Bieneman of Roselle and Wanda Farnell of Schaumburg have become independent consultants with Tastefully Simple Inc., a national direct sales company featuring easy-to-prepare gourmet products.
Country Insurance and Financial Services agents Marla Arnoff of West Chicago, Stephen Clark of Lombard, Sue DeAngelo of Warrenville, Lucas Fawkes of East Dundee, Candy Hanslik of Elgin, David Ireland of Bellwood, John Mulyk of Brookfield, Deb Stob of St. Charles, John Thorsen of Streamwood and Mike Zaur of Naperville have obtained the investment solutions representative designation and are now qualified to offer clients expanded financial planning and investment management services.
Dr. Charles Hemenway of Oak Park joined Loyola University Health System as a professor within the department of pediatrics, division of pediatric hematology/oncology, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood. Hemenway previously served in the department of pediatrics at Tulane University in New Orleans. He is a member of the American Society of Hematology, Children's Oncology Group and the Society for Pediatric Research.
Dykema, a national law firm, announced the addition of the following attorneys to its Chicago office: David T. Cellitti, corporate finance practice group, and Lisa V. Mueller, intellectual property practice group. Additionally, Paul J. Richards joined the real estate practice group in the firm's Joliet office.
Rush-Copley Medical Group appointed Dr. Fatima Khan of Naperville to assistant professor in the department of pediatrics at Rush University Medical Center. Khan is board certified in internal medicine and pediatrics. She practices with Davine Family Medicine, a Rush-Copley Medical Group in Aurora.
Old Second Bancorp promoted Robin Hodgson of Oswego to first vice president/corporate secretary, to manage shareholder relations, serve as transfer agent for Bancorp stock and serve as secretary for Old Second Bancorp boards.
Shane Beard, owner of the Naperville FastSigns sign and graphics center, will serve a second two-year term on the National Advertising Council for FastSigns International Inc., representing the Midwest area.
Patrick Engineering Inc., Lisle, appointed Chris J. Burger, Paul M. Lopez and Chris Dietzler vice presidents. Burger, a 16-year veteran of the company, manages the Springfield office. Lopez, a 10-year employee, manages the transportation division. Dietzler, a six-year employee, leads the distribution and design/build teams serving the electric utility industry.