Reifman and Clayco have joined to support efforts to bring economic growth and jobs to Illinois
Intersect Illinois today announced that David Reifman, President of Clayco’s Chicago Business Unit, has joined its board of directors. Reifman will bring his experience in planning, development and economic growth to help generate investment and jobs throughout the state of Illinois.
“Clayco is instrumental in developing, designing and building projects that positively impact communities throughout Illinois and beyond,” said Intersect Illinois CEO Dan Seals. “David’s experience at Clayco and his background in economic development, including his prior experience as Chicago’s planning and development commissioner, will help advance Intersect Illinois’ efforts to generate economic growth and jobs throughout the state.”
“I am honored and excited to join the Intersect Illinois board of directors,” said Reifman. “As someone who is passionate about economic development and promoting job growth in our state, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work alongside such an accomplished group of professionals. I look forward to contributing my skills and expertise to further the organization’s mission of advancing economic prosperity for all Illinois residents.”
Reifman oversees all enterprise activity for development, design and construction related activities for Clayco in the region, while also supporting Clayco’s national platform. He is also a partner in CRG, Clayco’s real estate development and investment firm and sits on its Investment Committee. Prior to Clayco, Reifman served as the Commissioner of Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development, where he had a great impact on the city’s economic growth. Prior to that, he was a partner at DLA Piper, focusing on commercial, residential and industrial development, land use planning, complex real estate transactions and public-private partnerships.
Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate, architecture, engineering, design-build and construction firm. Headquartered in Chicago, Clayco saw more than $5.2 billion in revenue in 2022 and has more than 3,000 employees across the country. It is one of the nation’s largest privately-owned real estate, architecture, engineering, design-build and construction firms, providing fast-track, efficient solutions in North America for commercial, institutional, industrial and residential building projects. Clayco is continuously ranked by Engineering News Record as a top design-builder and contractor.
“An engaged and active board of directors is vital to Intersect Illinois’ continued growth,” said Intersect Illinois board chairman and Loop Capital CEO Jim Reynolds. “I’m pleased to welcome David to our board; his wealth of economic development experience will be valuable in our efforts to grow the state’s economy.”
Intersect Illinois’ engaged board of directors helps the organization generate public good with private sector efficiency. As the state’s business attraction engine, the organization provides data, location assistance, and connections to companies considering growth in Illinois, helping navigate the site selection process.
Reifman joins board members from companies including Ameren Illinois, ADM, Busey Bank, Carle Health, Comcast, ComEd, 8 Hospitality Group, Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center, Illinois REALTORS, Loop Capital, Nicor Gas, OSF Healthcare, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas, and the University of Illinois System.
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