Speaker Series

In 2008, the Ely Chapter launched a Speaker Series, featuring professionals who can assist organizations and companies in understanding land use issues. The speakers are active members of the land use – real estate community and are committed to sharing with participants their experiences in this dynamic and ever changing world. The Ely Chapter has over twenty members signed up to participate in the Speaker Series.

From discussing basic land use principles and industry trends to offering key insight to zoning, transportation or other land use issues, the Ely Chapter members are available for individual presentations, panel discussions or in a forum that can be tailored to any groups needs. The Speakers believe their expertise can be invaluable in adding a unique perspective to a classroom, meeting, conference or event.

If you are interested in participating in the Speaker Series, please download the form here and fax to (630) 510.3227. If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Mike Mallon at 630.510.3225 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Name	Company	Area of Interest
Ruth Wuorenma	Neighborhood Capital Institute	Community-Driven Comprehensive Development Plans and Informed Community Engagement
Kim Uhlig	City of Park Ridge	Economic Development "perspective" and how it affects Land Use decisions
Tim Doron	KLOA	Transportation - Traffic & Parking
Donna Pugh	Foley & Lardner	Zoning in Chicago and Suburbs
Reuben L. Hedlund	Hedlund & Hanley, LLC	Zoning Decisions & Appeals
John K. Rutledge	Rutledge Company LLC	Real Estate Challenges in Transitional Economies
Aaron Gruen	Gruen Gruen + Associates	Demographic and Cultural Impacts on Retail Development
Alan R. Kravets	Sheldon Good & Company	Disposition Strategies
Peter Levavi	Brinshor Development	Transformation of Public Housing
Theodore M. Swain	Gould & Ratner	Real Estate Taxation
Carol Wyant	Pathfinder Consulting and Form Based Codes Inst.	Form Based Codes
Paul A. Dillon	Dillon Consulting Services LLC	Aviation and Airport related Land Use Topics
Pete Pointer	Corporate Services INC.	Building Sustainable Communities
Doug Farr	Farr Associates	Sustainable Urbanism: Urban Design with Nature
Mike Mallon	Mallon and Associates, Inc.	Retail Development - Grocery Stores