Team

Brent has more than 15 years of economic development experience supporting business growth and expansions, assisting entrepreneurs, developing programs and infrastructure, and recruiting domestic and international private sector companies.  He has over a decade of operational and sales experience in manufacturing and global logistics.

Karley brings a wide range of experience to Intersect Illinois, after working in communications at World Business Chicago for nearly 13 years. Prior to WBC, Karley worked for the City of Chicago, spearheading communications and marketing around the city’s marquee events. She also has agency experience, having worked at Edelman on major consumer, healthcare and technology clients. Karley holds degrees in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Before joining Intersect Illinois, Ms. San Millan worked for Newmark Knight Frank as a Senior Consulting Analyst on their site selection team. Paulina moved recently from New Mexico where she worked in several positions related to economic development for the past 10 years.

As Chief of Staff, Kaitlyn is responsible for managing operations for the organization and its team.  Her experience at the Department of Commerce brings institutional knowledge and critical organizational talent to Intersect Illinois.

Victoria is a recent graduate of Columbia College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design.  As the leading “eye” of the organization she provides artistic direction and brand management to all materials that Intersect Illinois creates and produces.

Zandy has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. Using her scientific mind to support our CEO in her hectic role as the leader of Intersect, she truly never has a dull moment.

Tyler is a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Economics and specializations in Economic Development and Data Analytics. He is passionate about improving the lives of everyday people and providing more opportunities to get ahead in today’s economic climate.

Dru Garcia is an economic developer with a commercial real estate background who has worked extensively with businesses and developers to navigate the regulatory process and access available resources. Prior to Intersect Illinois, she worked as the Business Engagement Director for Lake County Partners, where she helped fuel business growth and expansion, and as the Business Development Coordinator for the Village of Wheeling, where she generated substantial investment. Garcia holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Wagner College in New York City.