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 Illinois based CFO’ operating in the Internet 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
David Carter
Chief Financial Officer of Steadfast Networks
David came to Steadfast with decades of accounting and financial experience at various companies and levels. This experience involves time at one of the “Big 8” accounting firms, Arthur Young & Company, as a Senior Auditor, as a Corporate Controller at Cade Industries, Inc. and United States Leather, Inc., and most recently as the President and CEO of Beihoff Music Corp. David has a BBA in accounting from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
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About Steadfast Networks: Steadfast Networks is an IT data center services company that provides web services and solutions.
David Carter
Chief Financial Officer of Steadfast Networks
David came to Steadfast with decades of accounting and financial experience at various companies and levels. This experience involves time at one of the “Big 8” accounting firms, Arthur Young & Company, as a Senior Auditor, as a Corporate Controller at Cade Industries, Inc. and United States Leather, Inc., and most recently as the President and CEO of Beihoff Music Corp. David has a BBA in accounting from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
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About Steadfast Networks: Steadfast Networks is an IT data center services company that provides web services and solutions.
Becky Keck
Chief Financial Officer of Broadcast Electronics
Becky Keck is Chief Financial Officer at Broadcast Electronics.
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About Broadcast Electronics: Broadcast Electronics designs and manufactures a complete line of radio broadcast products, including transmitters AM, FM and HD Radio.

Chris Teglia
CFO of ktMINE
Chris is the Chief Financial Officer at ktMINE. With over 35 years of finance experience, Chris joined ktMINE in 2009 having played a pivotal role in executing the growth strategy that ultimately led to the successful acquisition of his previous place of employment. A man of many hats, Chris manages human resource efforts, oversees daily operations, advises on all strategic decisions, and helps build out ktMINE’s infrastructure.
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About ktMINE: ktMINE, an intellectual property information firm, organizes the world’s IP information in order to provide transparency to the market. From past to present, innovation has been at the center of its story. ktMINE, founded by industry practitioners and technologists, set out to provide data and insights for royalty rate benchmarking. Since 2008, they have continued to expand its offerings and capabilities to become the trusted data provider for global IP and transactions data. A one-stop provider with applications and data services designed to take the burden out of sourcing, connecting, and managing data.

Paul Goodhew
CFO of E Click Peformance
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About E Click Peformance: eClick Peformance is an internet marketing and design firm that focuses on web and user interface development, and SEO.