Our Business Partners

CRSM students work in a variety of businesses and across multiple departments. Review a business partner 2024-25 Business Partner Master Agreement

Here is a listing of our Business Partners organized by industry:

Banking

Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company, A Wintrust Community Bank
Libertyville Bank & Trust Company, A Wintrust Community Bank
Northbrook Bank & Trust, A Wintrust Community Bank
State Bank of the Lakes, A Wintrust Community Bank

Construction, Engineering & Design

Center for Enriched Living
Gewalt Hamilton Associates
IDEX Corporation
JGMA
Joel Kennedy Construction Corporation
L. Marshall Roofing and Sheet Metal

Community Organizations

A Safe Place
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Boys and Girls Club of Lake County
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
Family Focus
Glenkirk
Gorton Community Center
Lake-McHenry Habitat for Humanity
HACES
Kids Rank
Mano a Mano
Reading Power
Roberti Community House
Waukegan Park District
Waukegan Public Library
Willow House
Youth Conservation Corps., Inc.
YouthBuild Lake County

Consulting & Staffing

The Advanced Group

Consumer Products

Barilla Pasta North America
Classic Toyota and Kia
Good Foods Group
La Mesita de Martin
Rust-Oleum Corporation
US Foods
WGA
Woodland Gourmet

Education

CCSD21 – Eugene Field
CCSD21 – Twain Elementary
CCSD21 – Whitman Elementary
CRSM Workers
D112 – Oak Terrace
D112 – Red Oak
D112 – Sherwood Elementary
D60 – Greenwood Elementary School
D60 – HR McCall School
Highland Park Montessori
Lake Forest College
Learn 10 – North Chicago
Learn 6 – North Chicago
Learn Schreiber
Montessori Connection West
Our Lady of Humility School
Prairie Crossing Charter School
Rosalind Franklin University
St. Anastasia School
University Center of Lake County

Faith-based Organizations

Keshet
Society of the Divine Word
St. Dismas Parish
University of Saint Mary of the Lake

Financial & Business Services

The ABIS Group
Baird
CDW
Lake County Press, Inc.
Snap-on Credit
Underwriters Laboratories, LLC (UL LLC)

Government

City of Waukegan
Lake County Clerk’s Office
Lake County Division of Transportation
Lake County Health Department
Lake County Public Works
Lake County Recorder of Deeds
Lake County Sheriff’s Office
Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office
North Shore Water Reclamation District

Healthcare

Aurora Medical Center
Abbott
AbbVie
Advocate Condell Medical Center
Antylia Scientific
Baxter
CVS Health
Hollister Incorporated
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute
Northwestern Hospital Grayslake
Walgreens
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute

Insurance

First Insurance Funding Corporation

Manufacturing & Distribution

CF Industries
EMCO Chemical
Illinois Tool Works (ITW)
MacLean-Fogg Company
Overture Promotions, Inc.
Stepan Company
Synergy Flavors
W.W. Grainger
Zebra Technologies

Museums & Cultural Institutions

The Art Center Highland Park
Chicago Botanic Garden
Evanston Art Center
Kohl Children’s Museum
Ragdale Foundation
Elawa Farms

Nonprofit Sponsorship Partners

The following partners sponsor student workers at area nonprofits:

Fred J. Brunner Foundation
Dr. Scholl Foundation
George R. Kendall Foundation
The George P. Kendall, Jr. and Mary Ann Charitable Foundation, Ltd.
Illinois Tool Works Foundation
Robert R. McCormick Foundation
John and Kathleen Schreiber
Steans Family Foundation
Union Pacific Foundation

Cora Buckner, Abbott Talent Acquisition, Abbott Laboratories

“We are a proud long-term supporter of the Cristo Rey Work Study Program because it works. Cristo Rey prepares their high school students for the world of work at an early age, while promoting academic excellence. Over the many years we have been associated with the program, we have seen students grow from shy freshmen who are curious about the corporate world to confident, determined seniors who contribute greatly to their assigned projects and tasks.”

Terry Brady , President , Underwriters Laboratories

“I support Cristo Rey because it works. Supervisors report that these students are professional, serious and focused. Not only are we making a huge difference in their lives, but their presence in our workplace is making a remarkable effect on every supervisor and every department in which they are placed.”

Chuck Greener, Senior Vice President of Global Communications and Corporate Affairs Walgreens Boots Alliance

“We have been proud to be part of the Cristo Rey St. Martin Corporate Work Study Program for over 10 years. We have seen many remarkable students during that time who have consistently exceeded our expectations and made important contributions to our organization. At the same time. this has provided a growth opportunity for our team members as they have a chance to learn and grow as mentors of these young people. This truly is a program that works all the way around, for the students, for us and for our community.”

Liz Peters, Executive Assistant, AON

“William (CRSM Junior) excels in whatever task he’s given. His attitude is top notch. He’s professional and friendly to all and looks you in the eye when he’s speaking with you. This shows total maturity. He’s not afraid to try something new and ensures his work is done well. His attention to detail is spot on. I couldn’t be more pleased.”

Keith Fisher,Production & Distribution Planning, Barilla America, Inc.

“Camille (CRSM Freshman) is very high-tech savvy and handles reporting very well. She has not backed down from difficult Excel functions and utilizing online business intelligence reports from SAP. Her coachability is also a key strength. She has no problem receiving feedback on how she could do a report differently or improve and shows immediate response to implement. Well done Camille.”

CWSP Staff

Tom Arens

CWSP Coordinator

CWSP

Phone: 847-714-3343

tomarens@cristoreystmartin.org

Giselle Baca

CWSP Coordinator/Operations Lead

CWSP

Phone: 224-637-9563

gisellebaca@cristoreystmartin.org

Celia Cambray-Hernandez

CWSP Coordinator

Work Study

Phone: 847-445-1673

celiacambray@cristoreystmartin.org

Mark Gasche

Director of Corporate Work Study Program

CWSP

Phone: 224-219-9724

markgasche@cristoreystmartin.org

Marcelino Hernandez

CWSP Transportation Coordinator

CWSP

Phone: 847-344-7273

marcelinohernandez@cristoreystmartin.org

Mari-Lou Menezes

IVC Volunteer

CWSP

mari-loumenezes@cristoreystmartin.org

Lori Oportobell

Associate Director of the Corporate Work Study Program

CWSP

Phone: 847-477-2601

lorioportobell@cristoreystmartin.org

Keith Schoeneberger

IVC Volunteer

CWSP

keithschoeneberger@cristoreystmartin.org

Sara Stanke

Director of Corporate Work Study Business Development

CWSP

Phone: 224-565-3272

sarastanke@cristoreystmartin.org

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