Business

Referred to by Forbes as “The Oracle of Austin,” Ari Rastegar built a multibillion-dollar real estate investment platform after starting with a $3,500 student loan while still in law school. After beginning his career as an attorney, he transitioned into full-time real estate investing and development and, in 2015, founded Rastegar Capital, a vertically integrated […]

John Rot is a business, community, and charitable leader with a distinguished record of entrepreneurship and civic engagement. He began his career at Arthur Andersen, specializing in business valuations, before acquiring and growing Hortons of La Grange into what is now Hortons Home Lighting, expanding the brand to multiple locations and integrating Ace Hardware into

Charles Burke is President & CEO of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park—among the world’s premier art, culture, and horticulture destinations—in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Since 2023, he’s guided Meijer Gardens to unprecedented success, achieving the highest annual attendance in its 30-year history and welcoming its 16 millionth visitor. Under his direction, the organization was recognized

Denise Oros is the owner and master goldsmith of Linnea Jewelers, a full-service fine jewelry studio in La Grange, Illinois. With decades of experience at the bench, she specializes in custom design, stone setting, restoration, and personalized pieces that reflect each client’s story. Her approach blends traditional craftsmanship with modern tools and techniques, allowing customers