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

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

Community Organizations

A Safe Place
Beacon Place
Catholic Charities of Lake County
Center for Enriched Living
Gorton Community Center
HACES
Habitat for Humanity Lake County
Mano a Mano
North Chicago Community Partners
OMNI Youth Services
Roberti Community House
YouthBuild Lake County
Youth Conservation Corps

Consulting & Staffing

The Advanced Group

Consumer Products

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

Education

Eugene Field Elementary School
Greenwood Elementary School
Highland Park Montessori
HR McCall School
Learn 6
Learn 9
Learn 10
Montessori Connection West
Our Lady of Humility School
Our Lord’s Little Ones
Prairie Crossing Charter School
Red Oak Elementary School
Rosalind Franklin University
School of St. Mary
St. Anastasia School
St. Athanasius School
Twain Elementary School
Whitman Elementary School

Faith-based Organizations

Society of the Divine Word
St. Dismas Church
University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary

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 Lake Forest Hospital
Walgreens

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

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.

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Lori Oportobell

Associate Director of the Corporate Work Study Program

CWSP

Phone: 847-477-2601

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Keith Schoeneberger

IVC Volunteer

CWSP

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Sara Stanke

Director of Corporate Work Study Business Development

CWSP

Phone: 224-565-3272

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Brian Weinberg

Director, Corporate Work Study Program

CWSP

Phone: 224-219-9724 ext. 254

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