We are thrilled to announce that Melissa Clark, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been named one of the recipients of the prestigious 2025 Chicago Titan 100 award. This recognition celebrates Chicago’s top 100 CEOs and C-level executives who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, vision, and passion in their respective industries.

Melissa has been an integral part of Primera since 2015, where she has played a pivotal role in our firm’s financial and strategic planning. She also oversees all the accounting and finance aspects for our charitable organization, the Primera Foundation. Her journey in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry began as a studio coordinator for a Wisconsin-based architecture firm. Over the years, she has ascended through various financial roles, earning her degree in management accounting from Alverno College and later an MBA. Her dedication and expertise have led to significant advancements at Primera, including the automation of nearly all financial processes, making the firm 99% paperless.

Melissa’s leadership extends beyond her professional achievements. She is actively involved in numerous professional and non-profit organizations, including acting as Treasurer of the Primera Foundation, sitting on the Board of Directors and acting as Treasurer for Green City Market and Chicago Chefs Cook. She also sits on the Board for Evolved Network is a Co-Chair and Steering Committee Member of the CFO Leadership Council (Chicago Chapter) and resides on the National Advisory Council for Women Leaders Connect. Melissa is also an active member of Chicago United and of the Advisory Council for Youth Guidance’s WOW (Working on Womanhood) Program. Her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is also evident through her co-chair role in Primera’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee, where she has spearheaded initiatives to create a more inclusive workplace.

The Chicago Titan 100 program, sponsored by Titan CEO and Wipfli LLP, recognizes the area’s most accomplished business leaders. This year’s honorees oversee companies generating more than $70 billion in combined revenues and a workforce of over 439,000 employees. Melissa will be honored at the annual awards ceremony on February 20, 2025, at the Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier.

“Chicago’s Titan 100 are redefining business with vision and purpose, setting new standards for growth, innovation, and impact. These trailblazing leaders inspire transformation across industries, uplift communities, and drive meaningful change,” says Jaime Zawmon, President of Titan CEO.

We are incredibly proud of Melissa’s accomplishments and her unwavering commitment to excellence. Her recognition as a Chicago Titan 100 award recipient is a testament to her leadership and the positive impact she has made at Primera and beyond.

Congratulations, Melissa!

About Titan 100

The Titan 100 is a national program that recognizes the top 100 CEOs and C-level executives in a region. Representing both the private and public sector, these Titans of Industry demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, passion, and influence in their field. The Titan 100 are recognized at an annual awards event, published in the Titan 100 book, and given the opportunity to build relationships with their fellow Titans by connecting multiple times throughout the year. Titans must be nominated and selected annually with the pinnacle achievement of being recognized as an elite Hall of Fame honoree in their third year. The Titan 100 is one of the fastest-growing, most powerful communities of executives across the nation. Learn more at www.titan100.biz.

About Wipfli LLP

With more than 56,000 clients and approximately 3,200 associates, Wipfli ranks among the largest accounting and advisory firms in the nation. We bring integrated solutions to help our clients turn data into insights, optimize workflows, increase margins, and transform through digital innovation.