GROWTH & IMPACT WEEK SPEAKER LINEUP
The speakers at Growth and Impact Week are award-winning advisors, operators, and thought leaders who don’t just understand growth and impact, they execute it. Each speaker has been selected for their ability to translate methodology into real-world implementation, sharing how they’ve built in-demand practices through intentional, ROI-driven relationships with business owners. Expect candid perspectives, practical frameworks, and honest discussion around what works in today’s market, from client selection and trust-building to accountability, culture, and value creation. This is not a stage of theorists; it’s a room of practitioners committed to helping you apply what you learn and accelerate results in your firm.
Michael D. Hilker
Meet Michael D. Hilker:
Michael Hilker is Senior Vice President of the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Solutions Group for the Midwest Region. ESOP Solutions is focused on the origination and execution of ownership succession strategies, with...
ABOUT MICHAEL
Meet Michael D. Hilker:
Michael Hilker is Senior Vice President of the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Solutions Group for the Midwest Region. ESOP Solutions is focused on the origination and execution of ownership succession strategies, with an emphasis on employee ownership as a strategic exit alternative. His team delivers tailored leveraged finance and wealth management solutions to owners of privately-held businesses. He also assists them with understanding ESOP-related issues throughout the lifecycle of an ESOP, including newly established and mature plans.
Additionally, Michael is an active member of The ESOP Association and the National Center for Employee Ownership.
Michael also serves locally as a Senior Relationship Manager for the Chicago West Market in Commercial Banking at Bank of America. In this capacity, his responsibilities include leading a team of specialists focused on understanding each client’s unique needs to deliver strategic financial guidance and solutions. Michael's mission is to help local companies thrive by achieving their business goals, no matter how simple or how complex.