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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