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2009 Honorees Mary Ann Rose & Heinz Kern

Woman of Vision Mary Ann Rose is founder and president of Tamar Productions, Inc., twice named by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of the city’s Top 25 Woman-Run Businesses.

In 2005, Ms. Rose successfully opened Mary Mary, a boutique gift shop on the Gold Coast. Husband Heinz Kern worked in the hotel industry throughout Europe and eventually settled in Chicago to serve as Hyatt Hotel’s Vice President of Food and Beverage Operations.

After leaving the hotel industry, Mr. Kern founded Palette’s restaurant. He most recently joined Tamar Productions as Vice President and Creative Director. In addition to their work on behalf of the Eye-Bank, the husband and wife team have been involved in numerous local charities.

Mary Ann Rose & Heinz Kern,
Tamar Productions, Inc.

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Beverly Blettner,
Rubloff Residential Properties

David Montross,
Equis Corporation

Myra & John Reilly,
John Reilly Photography

Joe Ahern,
Chicago 2016

Peggy & Steve Lombardo,
Gibson’s Steakhouse/Hugo’s Frog Bar

Richard Driehaus,
Driehaus Capital Management

Donna LaPietra,
Kurtis Productions

Michael Christ,
Tiffany & Co.

Bill Zwecker,
Chicago Sun-Times, CBS 2 Chicago

Marilyn Miglin,
Fragrance & Cosmetic Designer

Esther & Carl Gerstacker,
Dow Chemical Company

Carol Schneider,
Christ Hospital & Medical Center

Coletta Neuens,
Christ Hospital & Medical Center