Lake County, Illinois– Steve Madden, CEO of Libertyville Bank & Trust Company, a Wintrust Community Bank, and Board Member of The Goldie Initiative, has been appointed Board Chair of Lake County Partners. The announcement of his new leadership role with the economic development organization was made at Lake County Partners’ signature annual breakfast on May 3, 2023. “The Big Event” brought together hundreds of business and civic leaders to discuss continued collaboration and business growth in the area. Lake County Partners facilitates public and private collaboration to drive the local economy in Lake County, Illinois, and the organization is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
Madden’s appointment as board chair of Lake County Partners will provide the organization with valuable leadership experience and expertise. “Steve is a tremendous asset to the community, and Lake County Partners is fortunate to have his leadership and the support of the Wintrust Community Bank family,” said Lake County Partners president and CEO Kevin Considine. “For years, Steve has been leveraging his significant experience to drive Lake County’s economy forward. He has been instrumental in many important initiatives, including the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, which brings together leaders in the region to enhance business and talent attraction.”
Madden served as President of The Goldie Initiative Board from 2018-2019, and he led the organization through unprecedented growth and expansion. The mission of the Goldie B. Wolfe Miller Women Leaders in Real Estate® Initiative (“The Goldie Initiative”) is to prepare women for senior leadership roles in all sectors of commercial real estate. The Goldie Initiative does this by providing scholarship support for graduate study, mentorship and networking opportunities to women with high potential who are committed to becoming leaders in the real estate industry.
The Goldie Initiative congratulates Steve Madden on his appointment as Board Chair at Lake County Partners. We are grateful for his leadership and look forward to celebrating his continued success.