Antonio was a passionate, values-driven leader and a deeply committed member of the Civic Consulting Alliance community. After first serving as our pro bono partner, he left his career in management consulting to join our team in 2014 as a Principal Consultant, where he led our Economic Vitality focus area.

He made a profound impact on our organization and on government and civic leaders across the Chicago region. Over nearly 11 years, Antonio contributed to more than 100 projects shaping the region’s future. His work spanned across sectors and improved the lives of those who live, work, and visit Chicago. A few examples of his leadership include:

• Helped create and grow West Side United over the past decade
• Led efforts to re-envision Museum Campus, guided new strategic plans for Navy Pier and World Business Chicago, and recently undertook several projects supporting the development of the Obama Presidential Center and how to leverage its economic impact
• Designed workforce innovation strategies for the City, County, and State
• Steered major Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago initiatives that resulted in the creation of the Transportation Task Force, Chicago Business Opportunity Initiative, and P33 Chicago
• Played a critical role in the region’s COVID-19 pandemic response, including the City’s Recovery Task Force, American Rescue Plan Act planning, and the We Rise Together collaboration

Antonio’s legacy lives on in the institutions he strengthened, the partnerships he built, and the countless colleagues and clients he inspired.

He will be deeply missed.