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 Mobile 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.
Follow Mike Mauceri:
About Lightbank: Lightbank VC is a venture fund that invests in entrepreneurs solving the biggest problems in society

Charley Cassell
CFO of Vibes
Charley’s responsibilities include strategic planning, budgeting, financial operations and capital activities. Charley came to Vibes in June 2008 and brings more than 15 years of experience managing strategic planning, revenue, budget management, direct sales and financial analysis. Prior to Vibes, Charley held several senior positions at leading Internet companies including Yahoo!, eGroups and Learning Insights. Most recently, Charley worked as the Director of Operations at Google following their acquisition of Feedburner where he was CFO. Charley holds an MBA from the University of Michigan School of Business Administration and a BA in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Follow Charley Cassell:
About Vibes: Vibes is a mobile marketing software platform.

Jess Hansen
CFO of NowSecure
Jess is a former Executive Director with Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom investment banking. He has over 14 years experience in capital raising, M&A, strategic advisory, accounting and finance roles. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and is a CFA charterholder.
Follow Jess Hansen:
About NowSecure: NowSecure provides automated mobile app security testing software that can be integrated into the development (CI/CD) process.

John Anderson
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Knowles Electronics
John Anderson manages all financial functions at Knowles Corporation. He plays a key role in developing, monitoring and evaluating Knowles’ overall capital structure and capital allocation strategy. Working closely with the CEO and leaders of the business units, John’s proven track record and commitment ensures Knowles consistently achieves bottom line performance, working capital, and ultimately, enhancing shareholder value. John joins Knowles after more than four years at Dover Corporation, where he held several positions. Most recently he was vice president and chief financial officer of Dover Energy, where he increased the company’s profitability through a number of acquisitions and successful integrations. Previously, John held a number of leadership titles at Sauer Danfoss, Borg Warner Turbosystems and Borg Warner Automotive. At Borg Warner, he worked in Germany for two years. He started his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers. A certified public accountant, he is member of the Illinois CPA Society and former board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago. He graduated in 1986 from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. He also received an MBA degree in business administration from the University of Chicago in 2000. John lives in Elmhurst with his wife and three children.
Follow John Anderson:
About Knowles Electronics: Knowles Electronics is a Supplier of performance audio, intelligent audio, specialty components in the mobile communications.
Aaron Krall
CFO of GoBe Groups
Follow Aaron Krall:
About GoBe Groups: GoBe Groups, a free mobile app for forming in-person groups near you in real time– Choose Your Lifestyle.
Chris Greco
CFO of fig1
Chris Greco is a CFO at Fig.
Follow Chris Greco:
About fig1: fig1 is a digital services company specialized in software product development.

Adam Birnbaum
COO & CFO of StickyAlbums, Inc.
Follow Adam Birnbaum:
About StickyAlbums, Inc.: StickyAlbums helps professional photographers book more clients by offering a tool allowing photogs to create custom mobile photo apps.