Ravinia 2022, Issue 2

Don Civgin Vice Chair, The Allstate Corporation Allstate Allstate is committed to ensuring all young people have access to programs that empower them to succeed and lead. We’re proud to partner with Ravinia again this year to support its Reach Teach Play programs that inspire Chicago’s youth to be creative, confident, optimistic leaders of tomorrow. Edward J. Wehmer CEO & Founder Wintrust Wintrust is proud to support the Ravinia Festival and the joy it brings to so many during the summer season. At Wintrust, we believe in supporting local organizations, such as Ravinia, that help make our communities stronger. Wintrust is a financial holding company providing commercial and community banking, wealth management and treasury management services, and mortgage origination. Wintrust Community Banks have more than 170 locations around Chicagoland, southern Wisconsin, and Northwest Indiana, including Lake Forest, Highland Park, Northbrook, Wilmette, Chicago, and Schaumburg, to name a few. At a Wintrust Community Bank, you get the resources of a big bank with the exceptional service and community focus that can only come from a local community bank. Roger Hochschild Chief Executive Officer & President Discover Discover is committed to supporting educational initiatives in our community. We are proud to support Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play education programs and applaud them for providing access and sparking a curiosity in children to learn more about music. Best wishes for another successful season! In Memory of Keene H. Addington II The Keene H. Addington II memorial concert fund was established in 1995 in memory of Keene Addington, a former board member and dedicated supporter of Ravinia. A lifelong resident of the Chicago area and an energetic leader in both business and civic duties, Keene was passionate about Ravinia and its role in bringing world-class music to the Chicago area. Prior to his death, Keene was Campaign Chairman and Trustee for “Designs for the Future: Magnifying Ravinia’s Magic,” a major funding initiative in which he was a driving force behind its inception and success. As in all his endeavors, Keene Addington approached his participation in Ravinia with energy and determination. The Keene H. Addington II memorial fund is proud to participate in supporting Ravinia. Eric S. Smith Vice Chair BMO Harris Bank At BMO, our purpose is to Boldly Grow the Good, in business and life, by driving positive change for our customers, employees, and the communities we serve. We are proud to be a longtime supporter of Ravinia because we believe in its mission of educating and enhancing lives through the arts and ensuring that great music is accessible to all. As Chicago is home to many of our employees and customers, BMO considers it a particular privilege to support one of the community’s most beloved summer events. Dinah Jacobs Castle Dinah Castle’s latest profession: musical entrepreneur. She focuses on the advancement of women in classical music and encouraging future generations of music lovers and listeners. She is the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship, founded by Maestro Marin Alsop. As the Global Corporate Director of Customer Affairs at Citicorp/Citibank for 17 years, Mrs. Castle developed and implemented a corporate- wide process to make customer satisfaction a corporate value and a performance norm. She pioneered the field of service quality and customer satisfaction with her study “Excellent Service Companies: Principles & Practices.” Her service quality publications in several languages have reached a global audience, with articles in the Harvard Business Review and many books. She specializes in building customer-centered organizations from strategic planning through implementation. Mrs. Castle graduated Phi Beta Kappa, BA from the University of Chicago and has an MA from New York University. E. Scott Santi Chairman & Chief Executive Officer ITW As a longtime supporter of the arts, ITW is proud to sponsor the Ravinia Festival. ITW and Ravinia share similar roots, both having been founded in the Chicago area early in the last century. Over the years, both institutions have grown tremendously, expanded their reach, and positively impacted the communities they serve. ITW is proud to support Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play education programs and to serve as a Season Sponsor of the 2022 Ravinia Festival. Steven Schwartz President & CEO Midtown Athletic Clubs According to my sister, everyone needs a library card and a membership to a health club. Sound mind, sound body. To that I’d add, everyone needs a little Ravinia in the summer. Growing up within blocks of Ravinia, I loved the music I heard on summer afternoons as musicians rehearsed for each night’s performance. The music helped shape the community and brought friends together on summer nights. At Midtown, we are committed to creating clubs that bring family and friends together to work out, swim, play tennis and other sports, dine, shop, relax, and socialize. Located in Bannockburn, Chicago, Palatine, and Willowbrook, they are sports resorts right here at home. As a sponsor, Midtown takes pride in supporting the Ravinia Festival community as an extension of our belief that active, social people lead happier, healthier lives. The Negaunee Foundation The Negaunee Foundation’s founder fell in love with outdoor music at Ravinia in the 1940s, a love affair without end. We are pleased to support Ravinia’s continued efforts to bring the magic of music to succeeding generations of children. The Terlato Family Terlato is thrilled to be an annual partner of Ravinia. As a multi- generational family business, Terlato is committed to continuing to own and represent quality brands in support of the legacy of other family-owned wineries and distillers across the world. Terlato Wine Group comprises several businesses specializing in the marketing and production of exceptional wine, spirit, and non-alcoholic brands. Our global portfolio includes more than 85 fine wine and artisanal spirit brands from world-class producers in more than a dozen countries, and is the leading fine wine and spirits marketer in the US. We are pleased to continue our partnership with Ravinia— bringing the finest quality music and wines to the community. Cheers to the 2022 festival season. Ravinia Women’s Board Michele Ihlanfeldt, Chairman Since 1962, the Women’s Board has promoted Ravinia through a wide range of initiatives, from enhancing audiences’ enjoyment of the festival experience, to furthering appreciation of music and the arts, to educating young performers, whether gifted or simply enthusiastic. This broad-based mission of the Women’s Board is accomplished with highly successful fundraising—including through the annual summer Gala and The Festival Shop—and the ongoing commitment of its dynamic volunteers. Over the past 60 years, the Women’s Board has raised more than $34 million for the festival and its education programs. Rhoda A. Pierce Board Chair Illinois Arts Council Agency The Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA) is proud to acknowledge Ravinia’s artistic excellence and the contributions they have made to art and culture in Illinois. For over a century Ravinia has been lauded for presenting high-quality performances, from concerts that feature world- renowned musicians and emerging artists, to opportunities for musical exploration by young people and their families. Through grants and technical assistance, the IACA continues to support quality, accessible arts programming to Illinois artists, arts organizations, educational institutions, and communities statewide. RAVINIA MAGAZINE • JULY 4 – JULY 17, 2022 44 SALUT E TO SPONSORS