{"id":32058,"date":"2026-07-07T19:42:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T17:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=0d83bf153aaa16199c8d625627df2bca"},"modified":"2026-07-07T19:42:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T17:42:00","slug":"niri-chicago-elects-2026-2027-officers-and-directors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=32058","title":{"rendered":"NIRI Chicago Elects 2026-2027 Officers and Directors"},"content":{"rendered":"

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Chicago chapter of NIRI, The Association for Investor Relations (NIRI Chicago), has elected 10 officers and directors to its board for the 2026-2027 term, effective July 1.<\/p><\/a><\/a>

\n\u201cAs capital markets evolve, shareholder expectations continue to rise, and technological advancements reshape how companies engage with investors, the role of the investor relations officer continues to expand in scope and strategic importance,\u201d said Brooks O. Rennie, incoming chapter president. \u201cNIRI Chicago is fortunate to be guided by an exceptional board of directors whose leadership, experience and commitment position our organization to remain a leading resource for investor relations professionals across the Midwest and the nation. I encourage current and prospective members to join us throughout the year\u2014beginning with our 2026 Midwest IR Symposium on Sept. 17<\/a> in downtown Chicago\u2014to learn from industry leaders and explore the trends shaping the future of investor relations.\u201d<\/p>

\nOfficers<\/b><\/p>

\nPresident: Brooks O. Rennie, vice president, head of investor relations, Byline Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BY). This is Rennie\u2019s fifth year on the NIRI Chicago board. He recently received an MBA from the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, DePaul University; is a former director on the NIRI Twin Cities board; and was named a NIRI 40 Under 40 honoree in 2019.<\/p>

\nExecutive Vice President and Treasurer: Darla Rivera, director of investor relations, CF Industries (NYSE: CF). Rivera begins her third year on the board after taking an active role on the 2023, 2024 and 2025 IR Workshop committees.<\/p>

\nVice President, Communications: Michael Ferreter, director, Rivel, Inc. This is Ferreter\u2019s second year on the NIRI Chicago board. He is a longtime chapter volunteer, including as co-chair of the 2019 IR Workshop.<\/p>

\nVice President, Programs: Barbara Noverini, CFA, vice president of investor relations, Molson Coors Beverage Co. (NYSE: TAP). Noverini has held leadership roles on the board since 2020, including as its president, vice president of programming, advocacy ambassador and last year\u2019s chair. She received a chapter volunteer award from the national organization in 2021 and 2022.<\/p>

\nVice President, Sponsorship: Adam Dahl, vice president of business development - Midwest, Corbin Advisors. This is Dahl\u2019s fourth year on the NIRI Chicago board. He was the chapter\u2019s advocacy ambassador from 2023 to 2025 and has participated in several IR Workshop committees.<\/p>

\nVice President, Membership: Jeff Myers, regional head of listings - Midwest, NYSE. This is Myers\u2019 third year on the NIRI Chicago board. He was chair of the 2025 Midwest IR Symposium committee and co-chaired the 2024 IR Workshop committee. The New York Stock Exchange is part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE).<\/p>

\nDirectors<\/b><\/p>

\nChair of the Board: Robert K. Cherry, former vice president of investor relations, Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI). This is Cherry\u2019s fifth year on the NIRI Chicago board, having previously served as president, co-executive vice president and treasurer. He is a past IR Workshop committee member.<\/p>

\nDirector: Victor J. Jendras, senior vice president, Alliance Advisors. Jendras previously served as NIRI Chicago\u2019s chair, president, executive vice president and vice president of programs.<\/p>

\nDirector: Maryellen T. Thielen, APR, ABC, president, Forest Glen Communications LLC. Thielen has been a NIRI Chicago chair, president, executive vice president and vice president of communications. She now participates in the annual Midwest IR Symposium committee.<\/p>

\nDirector: Greg Bardi, CFA, head of investor relations at TransUnion (NYSE: TRU). This is Bardi\u2019s first year on the board. He was a member of the 2025 Midwest IR Symposium committee.<\/p>

\nDeparting Board Members<\/b><\/p>

\nNIRI Chicago extends its gratitude to the following members who have concluded their service on the board:<\/p>