Some leadership lessons are learned during a stumble; others are learned during a sprint. When our personal lives and professional lives collide, we are forced to identify the leadership practices that can serve us best and to draw from the insights and experiences of others. That is exactly what this program will do. The presenters will candidly share the tragedies and challenges that tested them personally and professionally, and pair them with an interactive discussion on the leadership approaches they have used to get through the unexpected and the unimaginable.
Original Recording:
Thursday, September 21, 2023
10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Speakers: Ray McGury and Mike Zegaldo Ray McGury, Executive Director of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), possesses a wealth of leadership experience gained through decades of providing strategic direction to influence organizational growth. Prior to joining CVMA in early 2022, Ray administered top-level direction in the law enforcement and parks and recreation industries. Additionally, he is the President and Founder of RJM Strategy Group, a company based in Naperville, Illinois, that provides comprehensive security strategy, expertise, and leadership to a wide variety of organizations and businesses. Ray's credentials include over 30 years of law enforcement and executive-level leadership experience, with tenure at the Naperville and Bolingbrook police departments, where he served as captain and chief of police, respectively. He also actively served as a SWAT member, Commander of the DuPage County Major Crimes Task Force, and an undercover operative for the State of Illinois and DEA Task Forces. Following his career in law enforcement, he served as the Executive Director of the Naperville Park District for nearly 14 years- an organization that serves the recreation, leisure, and park services needs of a community of approximately 150,000 residents. Ray's leadership at the District was instrumental in the organization's successful planning, development, and completion of multiple community facilities, in addition to attaining initial CAPRA national accreditation and renewals through the National Recreation and Park Association. Based on his decades of demonstrated expertise and leadership in law enforcement, criminal justice, community focus, and safety best practices, Ray has been a sought-after educator by some of the most well-known institutions, including Northwestern University, Lewis University, Marquette University, and College of DuPage. He has served as an instructor and facilitator for the Department of Homeland Security. Ray holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from St. Xavier University and a Master of Public Administration from Northern Illinois University also is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command and the Rocky Mountain Executive Management Program. Mike Zegaldo Prior to transitioning into a career in law enforcement, Mike served as a university administrator specializing in student development. As a police officer, Mike has served as a use of force instructor, patrol supervisor, and administrator. Mike has a Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership and has completed the Northwestern University School of Police Staff Command. Mike currently serves as Chief of the Lewis University Police Department. |
