PREN 3

Leads and referral networking group. One person per profession. Meets 3rd Thursday.
Mike Wapner
Lead
BlueLake Wealth Advisors - Michael Wapner
Mike is excited to be part of the BlueLake team where he can apply his education and broad personal experience to helping families define and achieve their goals. He believes in developing strong relationships and enjoys having frequent contact with clients to make sure their plans stay on track. Mike also feels financial literacy is very important, especially for the younger generations, and appreciates having the opportunity to increase people’s understanding of their financial options.

Mike grew up in the Bronx, NY, but has been in the Chicago area for 30 years. Mike has lived in Park Ridge for 15 years with his wife, Lan, and their two daughters. Mike enjoys biking, gardening and genealogy, and is on the Board of Park Ridge Friends of the Parks. Mike’s family loves to travel and they have focused on exposing the kids to a wide variety of people, places and cuisines. In fact, Mike, his wife and their teenage daughters have visited all 50 states.
Kristine Cichowski
Power To Be, Inc.
CEO
Can your business run in the absence of key employees? Can staff locate files and electronic information efficiently? Are you set up to effectively add new talent? Is your team motivated and do they know how to communicate the value of your company? If you have concerns, POWER TO BE can help. Kristine Cichowski uses her 26+ years of experience in strategic planning and process improvement to help you ensure accountability, productivity, and work-life balance. Kristine collaborates with you and your team to identify practical solutions for your unique needs.   
Ann Witek
State Farm Insurance & Financial Services - Ann Witek ChFC CASL RICP
Steve Genyk
Steve Genyk Group
Broker
Kris Salyards
The Harbour, Inc.
Executive Director
Jen Panattoni
Verde Energy Efficiency Experts
Director of Marketing
Michael Peysakhovich
Everactive Solutions Inc.
Marilee Feldman
Life Counseling Institute
Founder and Director
I'm the Founder and Clinical Director of Life Counseling Institute, with locations in Park Ridge and Willowbrook. I'm thrilled to be part of the Park Ridge Chamber Community. I'm a specialist in the treatment of anxiety disorders--especially OCD--and have a skilled staff of clinicians who I've trained in the latest techniques for treating anxiety. We also specialize in couples counseling, helping moms, and counseling for children and teens. I'm also a certified addictions counselor and Illinois licensed school counselor. 
Mecca Shannon
25N Coworking
Manager
Moira Cahill
Dermani Medspa
Owner