Professional Executives Networking Group Members:
PENG is a business to business professional networking group located in the Northwest Chicago suburbs. We strive to make connections to build relationships to increase the "know, like and trust" factor in building new business. View a PDF brochure - members and good contacts.
Here are our members:

Lori Grana – CIC, TRS – Agency Principal
Insurance Benefits Resource Group, Inc
1491 Cumberland Parkway, Algonquin, IL 60102
O: 224-333-0550
Email: lori@insurancebrg.com
Website: www.insurancebenefitsresource.com
- Does your Insurance Agent work for an insurance company or work for YOU?
- Does your Agent help you identify gaps in coverage and lower your insurance costs?
- When is the last time you had an insurance audit?

Charles Franklin “Charlie”
Franklin Greenswag Channon & Capilla, LLC
181 Waukegan Road, Suite 205 Northfield, Illinois 60093
O: (847) 701-2250
Email: cfranklin@fgcclaw.com
Website: www.fgcclaw.com
- Have you or someone you know been accused of malpractice or contacted by an investigator or regulator and it relates to a professional license or a registration to conduct business or practice a profession and earn a living?
- Are you are a business owner or operator or manager concerned with limiting your liability and risk exposures – whether preemptively or after a deal or event?
- Are you dealing with or have you had to deal with an insurance company on a claim or loss or on a question of coverage and are not sure you have received everything you are entitled to receive?

Richard Kimball – Illinois State Manager
Branch Manager NMLS #145114
Illinois State Manager Company NMLS #3029
1821 Walden Office Square, Ste. 550, Schaumburg, IL 60173
O: 847-603-2300
Email: RKimball@myccmortgage.com
Website: richkimballteam.com
“Our goal at CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc. is to help people obtain their goals & dreams by providing the best mortgage product for their individual needs accompanied by outstanding service.”

Dee Reinhardt
Principal
Time2Mrkt, Inc.
Phone:708-822-2152
Email: dee@time2mrkt.com
Website: time2mrkt.com
- Do you understand the HOW and the WHY of marketing with social media?
- When you need help with social media do you look to your child or grandchild?
- If you only have time for one social platform, which one should it be?

Joel Regier - Financial Advisor
Regier Private Wealth Management
1600 Golf Road, Ste. 1200, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Phone: 847-595-1955
Mobile: 630-531-7416
Email: joel@regierpwm.com
Website: RegierPWM.com
- When was the last time you reviewed your investment portfolio, and its investment allocations, to ensure consistency with your objectives and time horizon?
- Has your financial advisor repositioned your portfolio in response to recent legislative and market changes as well as expected future changes such as significantly higher tax rates?
- Are you still using traditional bond funds for your fixed income portfolio? Have you explored alternatives?

Greg Godfrey - Vice President
First American Bank
1780 W. Fullerton Ave., Addison, IL 60101
Phone:847-586-2009
Email: ggodfrey@firstambank.com
Website: firstambank.com
- When was the last time you sat down with your Commercial Banker to conduct a comprehensive relationship review? Given the continued rise in fraudulent activity, is your business actively using fraud prevention tools?
- Rates are at an all-time low, when was the last time you reviewed what interest rate you are paying on your current loan(s)? Now might be the time to review your loan documentation to verify your current rate(s).
- You should have a relationship with a Commercial Banker who understands you and your business. Ideally, this individual is a consultative asset/resource who will identify ways to support, grow and provide leads for your business.

Sean Fergus
Law Offices of Sean P. Fergus LLC
Address: 100 Illinois Street, Ste. 200, St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone: 847-421-4601
Email: sean@ferguslawllc.com
Website: ferguslawllc.com
- Residential Real Estate
- Commercial Real Estate
- Civil Litigation
- Probate Administration

Tim Downey
Heartland Payment Systems
Phone: 847.347.5896
Email: tim.downey@e-hps.com
Website: heartlandpaymentsystems.com
- Do you need a reliable credit processing company?
- Would you like to eliminate a middleman and reduce your credit card processing cost?
- Do you want to offer your customers touchless payments?

Matt Malawski
Sr. Human Capital Management Consultant
Asure Software
961 Carmen Rd., Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Phone: 630-841-3101
Email: matt.malawski@asuresoftware.com
Website: asuresoftware.com
- Do you currently outsource your payroll services/human resources department?
- Would you listen to a payroll partner that could save you 25-35%, provide you better reporting options and give you better customer service?
- How do you know if you are compliant with all the current payroll changes the Department of Labor has made and at the state and local levels?

Chris Higgins
Cyber Security Analyst & Solutions Architect
CCS Technology Group
Direct: 224-214-0611
Email: chiggins@ccstechnologygroup.com
Website: ccstechnologygroups.com
- When was the last time you had a 3rd party IT assessment to see if your IT team is doing a good job?
- Does IT take up a too much of your time or a key employees time?
- Are you looking for a better hybrid or remote working solution?

Shamar Brossard
Commercial at Compass
760 W Main St, Suite 110
Barrington, IL 60010
Direct: 815.893.9535
Email:shamar.brossard@compass.com
Website: shamarbrossard.com
- Looking to make informed real estate decisions? I provide market research and analysis to guide investments, leasing, and sales strategies.
- Need a skilled succession planner on your side? I secure favorable terms and build lasting client relationships through strategic advocacy.
- Want expert insight on market trends? As a NICAR board member and active CREW participant, I stay ahead of industry changes to better serve you.

Mark Bailey - Owner/President
Transworld Business Advisors - Deerfield
790 Estate Drive, Suite 200
Deerfield, IL 60015
Direct: 224-300-6710
Email: mbailey@tworld.com
Website: tworld.com/Deerfield
- What is my business worth? Assessing financials, market position, assets, liabilities, and growth potential is crucial.
- Am I ready to sell? Beyond finances, consider emotional readiness, post-sale plans, and long-term security.
- Is my business attractive to buyers? Strong systems, a capable team, and growth potential help secure the right buyer and desired price.

Our seats are full. But you could be a guest of one of our seated members!! Reach out to one of them. Guests may not compete in an industry of one of our seated members.
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