At CFO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Chicago based CFO’ operating in the Human Resources space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Mike Mauceri
CFO of Lightbank
Mike Mauceri joined Lightbank in April of 2012. Prior to Lightbank, Mike worked as corporate controller of MediaOcean, LLC where he was responsible for all accounting and finance functions. While at MediaOcean, Mike served as the financial lead for the merger with DDS, forming MediaOcean, LLC. Prior to joining MediaOcean, LLC in 2010, Mike served as accounting manager for Innerworkings, Inc. and finance manager for Starcom Worldwide. Mike holds a BA from Purdue University and is a CPA.
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About Lightbank: Lightbank VC is a venture fund that invests in entrepreneurs solving the biggest problems in society
Gregory Robinson
CFO, COO & Co-founder of The Mom Project
Greg is the COO/CFO of The Mom Project. In this role, Greg focuses on scaling The Mom Project Marketplace, Finance and Legal capabilities. Before co-founding The Mom Project, Greg spent 5 years in Private Equity Operations for L-Catterton, the largest consumer focused private equity fund in the world, where he was COO/CFO of their portfolio company, PatientPoint. Before L-Catterton, Greg was with Alvarez & Marsal focusing on turnarounds and consolidations in Europe; as well as Manager of FP&A for start-up first-class only, Eos Airlines. Having come from a family with four sisters and strong female role models, Greg believes that it is important that men, as well as women, play an active role in creating an inclusive, stronger, and more productive workplace.
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About The Mom Project: The Mom Project is a digital talent marketplace helping women remain active in the workforce.

Lawrence Casas
Chief Financial Officer of LaSalle Network
Lawrence is a Certified Public Accountant, with over 16 years of experience in the staffing and recruiting industry. Prior to joining LaSalle Network, Lawrence owned a practice specializing in part-time controller/CFO services, as well as providing accounting and tax services. Previously, Lawrence was a chief financial officer of a $25 million technology services firm in Chicagoland. Prior to that, Lawrence spent over six years as a controller in the staffing industry. As the Chief Financial Officer of LaSalle Network, Lawrence oversees all aspects of internal accounting and is responsible for financial management and reporting, process and procedures and financial and business analysis. Lawrence graduated with a BA from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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About LaSalle Network: LaSalle Network, a leading provider of professional staffing and recruiting services, specializing in technology, administrative, and more.
Sally DelBeccaro
Chief Financial Officer, Senior Partner of WittKieffer
Sally DelBeccaro, Chief Financial Officer & Senior Partner, oversees the firm’s fiscal health, investment in new practices, and capital planning to drive profitable growth. As a key member of the executive management team, she plays an important role in the formation of strategic alliances, legal and compliance matters, internal control, tax planning, and financial strategy. She joined Witt/Kieffer in 2001 after serving in the professional services and healthcare fields. She is based in the firm’s headquarters in Oak Brook, IL. A certified public accountant, Sally holds an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. Prior to joining the firm, Sally was in the audit division of Peat Marwick, working in the banking and finance industry, and with major transportation and manufacturing clients. After leaving public accounting, Sally was drawn to the healthcare field and entered hospital administration. She worked extensively with medical staffs, insurance carriers, and physician organizations to develop managed care networks on behalf of both hospitals and medical groups. Sally has a deep passion and appreciation for the primary industries served by Witt/Kieffer; healthcare and education. She served for eight years as the president of her local school board and has been actively involved in fundraising activities and volunteer leadership roles for foundations and service organizations benefitting local children’s hospitals.
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About WittKieffer: WittKieffer is a global executive search firm dedicated to organizations that improve quality of life in healthcare, education, and more.
Abby Cheesman
Co-founder & CFO of Skill Scout
Abby’s childhood curiosity about what people do at work led to an education in I/O Psychology. Working as a design researcher left her itching to bring innovation to hiring. She’s thrilled to disrupt hiring as we know it by being more transparent about jobs and candidates’ talents. As resident data geek, Abby leads recruiting, analytics and operations but her favorite part of Skill Scout is helping companies find and see talent in new ways.
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About Skill Scout: They make your hiring better by making job skills tangible.
Kimberly Loftis
CFO of Blue Marble Payroll
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About Blue Marble Payroll: Blue Marble Payroll is an integrated payroll management solution that combines leading-edge technology with superior customer service.