“Venita has been consistently on point in her field of private equity investments and mezzanine financing.”
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Ms. Fields is an experienced independent corporate board director in both public and…
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What would you ask the Federal Reserve of Chicago President & CEO, Austan Goolsbee, if you had the chance? He does not shy away from any question and…
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We are thrilled to partner with Latino Leaders Magazine to present the annual Latino Leaders Index500, which ranks revenue of U.S. companies that are…
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I am absolutely thrilled to share I have accepted the position of Chief Operating Officer at CyberAlliance. With a focus on cybersecurity…
I am absolutely thrilled to share I have accepted the position of Chief Operating Officer at CyberAlliance. With a focus on cybersecurity…
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Experience
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Pelham S2K Managers LLC
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Education
Volunteer Experience
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Trustee
Chatham Hall
- Present 1 year 11 months
Education
Founded in 1894, Chatham Hall is a grades 9-12 girls' boarding school in southern Virginia. Chatham Hall's mission is to "Equip curious thinkers to lead lives of impact". The 20 member Trustee board consists primarily of school alumnae, I am a member of the Investment Committee and the DE&I Committee.
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Board Member
James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy
- Present 4 years
Civil Rights and Social Action
Established in 1981, the James B. Moran Center works to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline. The Center has a holistic approach of providing legal and social work programs for youth in the Evanston , IL and Chicago Northshore communities.
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Trustee
Ravinia Festival
- Present 10 years 9 months
Arts and Culture
Member of Executive Committee; Nominations and Governance and Ravinia Steans Music Institute Committee
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Trustee
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- 4 years
Children
Member of Finance Committee
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Board of Directors: President Emeritus
Association for Corporate Growth
- 8 years
Economic Empowerment
Served as President (Emeritus) of the Board. Serves on the Private Equity Committee and the Women's Network Committee. ACG Chicago is a leader in the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) global network of over 14,500 professionals. The ACG Chicago mission is to be the premier network of leading authorities on corporate growth.
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Board Director and Founding Member
Private Directors Association®
- 5 years
The Private Directors Association strives to create value through board formation, support excellent practices in board governance, and provide a network to connect individuals with private companies. http://privatedirectorsassociation.org/
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Member of Fiduciary Committee
Wespath Benefits and Investments
- 8 years
Served as member of the Fiduciary Committee for 8 years. Role of the Committee is to work with General Secretary (Chief Executive Officer) and the Chief Investment Officer on investment policy, asset allocation and investment execution.. Wespath manages pension assets (exceeding $20 billion) and the health benefits of its 50,000+ clergy and laity.
Publications
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Directors to Watch 2019-Public Companies
Directors & Boards Magazine
Recognized as one of 22 Public Company Directors: "Directors to Watch" in 2019
"Corporate governance is a team sport: Any effective leader fielding a team wants the best available
talent and knows that each team member must possess different (diverse) skills to get the job done and increase the odds of success. It only makes sense therefore that this philosophy makes its way into today’s corporate boardroom." -
"Directors to Watch" 2017
Private Company Director Magazine
"An effective board teams with management: Private companies face the same challenges as their public counterparts: business disruption and disintermediation, succession, cyber risk, technology risk, acquisition integration and talent acquisition. Private business owners and managers need independent, experienced, objective and diverse business leaders on their boards to assist them in developing clear and executable strategies to confront these challenges. An effective board works with…
"An effective board teams with management: Private companies face the same challenges as their public counterparts: business disruption and disintermediation, succession, cyber risk, technology risk, acquisition integration and talent acquisition. Private business owners and managers need independent, experienced, objective and diverse business leaders on their boards to assist them in developing clear and executable strategies to confront these challenges. An effective board works with management as a team, listening, questioning assumptions, and bringing its collective experience and expertise to the company in a meaningful and respectful way."
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50 Fierce Women You Need To Know
Chicago Woman Magazine
One of 50 women recognized by Chicago Woman Magazine for their example and inspiration.
"...these women are from all walks of life and are leaving a distinctive mark on the world while paving new paths for the women that follow behind."
"What makes me fierce is that I am fearless. I am not afraid to tackle new challenges and look at them as opportunities to create positive change in many arenas; in school and other not-for profit organizations, in family life, in the community and…One of 50 women recognized by Chicago Woman Magazine for their example and inspiration.
"...these women are from all walks of life and are leaving a distinctive mark on the world while paving new paths for the women that follow behind."
"What makes me fierce is that I am fearless. I am not afraid to tackle new challenges and look at them as opportunities to create positive change in many arenas; in school and other not-for profit organizations, in family life, in the community and church. I rarely take no for an answer and look for ways to get to yes. Lastly, I am not a procrastinator. I prefer to move forward, gathering people and resources to solve a problem." Venita Fields
Projects
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Women's Empowerment Summit with Quad County Urban League
"Getting on Corporate Boards"--stories and tips on how to gain a corporate board position.
Other creatorsSee project
Honors & Awards
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2021 NACD Directorship 100 Honorees
National Association of Corporate Directors
Selected for inclusion and honored by the NACD with 100 Board Leaders in 2021
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2021 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A
Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine
One of 35 Women recognized by Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine
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2020 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A
Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine
Venita Fields of Pelham S2K named to 2020 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A.
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Mergers & Acquisitions’ 2019 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A
Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine
https://www.themiddlemarket.com/list/most-influential-women-q-a-venita-fields-pelham-s2k-managers
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2018 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A
Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine| The MiddleMarket.com
Honored by Mergers & Acquisitions as one of thirty-five women who has achieved top-tier status in the private equity industry.
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2017 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A
Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine| The MiddleMarket.com
Honored by Mergers & Acquisitions as one of thirty-five women who has achieved top-tier status in the private equity industry.
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Business Leader of Color
Chicago United
Recognized by Chicago United as one of 48 Business Leaders of Color in the Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area in 2005
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Consumer Deal of the Year
The M&A Advisor
Smith Whiley and Company received "The Consumer Deal of the Year " award for its investment in Aquion Water Treatment Products, a portfolio company of the firm's Pelham Fund, II, Limited Partnership. Ms. Fields accepted the award on behalf of the Fund for her role as originator of the investment.
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Woman of Achievement Award
YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Honored at the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago 32nd Annual Leader Luncheon. One of five women honored.
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English
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