Ravinia 2026 Issue 2

Jess Merten Executive Vice President and President, Property-Liability Allstate Allstate is committed to strengthening communities. We’re proud to partner with Ravinia again this year to support its Reach Teach Play programs that inspire Chicago’s youth to be creative, con dent, optimistic leaders of tomorrow. Discover by Capital One Discover is committed to supporting educational initiatives in our community. We are proud to support Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play education programs and applaud Ravinia and the mission to spark a love of music and invite exploration of varied genres and styles, as well as teach the foundations of music and encourage children to engage in music-making and express themselves creatively. Best wishes for another successful season! TimCrane President & Chief Executive O cer Wintrust Wintrust is proud to support the Ravinia Festival and the joy it brings to so many during the summer season. At Wintrust, we believe in supporting local organizations like Ravinia that help make our communities stronger. Wintrust o ers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Services include personal and commercial banking, wealth management, treasury management, and mortgage origination. Find a Wintrust Community Bank at more than retail banking locations, including near Ravinia in Highland Park, Glencoe, Northbrook, Wilmette, and Winnetka, as well as in greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida. Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana Audi Dealers At Audi, we’re passionate about performance, precision, design, and innovation to push the limits of mobility further. Headquartered in Reston, VA, Audi of America manages the distribution and marketing for Audi’s US model lineup, which includes premium SUVs and sedans, from combustion engine to e-tron (BEV) to high-performance Audi Sport models that re ect our heritage of award-winning engineering, design excellence, and motorsport leadership. Audi vehicles are sold at more than independent US dealers. Our US operations also include a er sales & services, customer service, enhancing customer satisfaction, R&D, and advancing product quality. Audi will drive excitement and passion through its products and brand experiences as it continues its largest product launch cadence in brand history. audiusa.com • media.audiusa.com Michael Miranda Head of Investments, North America, BMO Private Wealth BMO At BMO, our purpose to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life reinforces our commitment to driving a thriving economy, a sustainable future, and an inclusive society for our customers and the communities we serve. We are proud to be a longtime supporter of Ravinia and its mission to enhance lives through the arts and ensure that music is accessible for all. We are thrilled that our continued partnership will help Ravinia reach a broad audience through one of the community’s most anticipated summer events. MarkHeckler Regional President Fifth Third Fi h ird is proud to once again sponsor an extraordinary Ravinia Festival season, where Chicagoland enjoys music- lled summer nights in an enchanting setting. Like Ravinia, which has delivered its signature experience for generations, Fi h ird has spent years helping businesses and individuals succeed while continuing to invest in and strengthen the communities we serve. We celebrate the artists taking the stage this season and look forward to another summer of unforgettable, world-class performances. Steven Schwartz Chief Executive O cer Midtown Athletic Clubs According to my sister, everyone needs a library card and an athletic club membership. Sound mind and sound body. I would add one more essential, a little Ravinia in the summer. Growing up just blocks away, I remember hearing musicians rehearse on warm a ernoons before the evening performances. at music shaped the community and brought people together in a way that felt e ortless and lasting. At Midtown, that same spirit guides us. We create beautiful spaces where people come together to move, connect, and experience life, whether through sport, wellness, or simply spending time with others. Our partnership with Ravinia re ects that shared belief that vibrant communities are built around connection, culture, and well-being. Midtown Athletic Clubs are located in Bannockburn, Chicago, Palatine, and Willowbrook . The Negaunee Foundation e Negaunee Foundation’s founder fell in love with outdoor music at Ravinia in the s, a love a air without end. We are pleased to support Ravinia’s continued e orts to bring the magic of music to succeeding generations of children. The Sandra K. Crown Endowment for American Classic Music Theater in Honor of Sandra K. Crown Sandy has always believed that “the arts are the implicit language of peace in the world, with Ravinia the shining star.” When she was chairman of the Ravinia Women’s Board, the board began to fundraise. Her children worked with the board and with her when the board started the Friendship Booth, which evolved into Ravinia’s Festival Shop. Her children chose to honor her with a very generous gi to the endowment fund, to help support the Ravinia Festival in perpetuity. RAVINIA.ORG • RAVINIAMAGAZINE 35 SALUTE TO SPONSORS