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Chicago in Brief
Chicago is a vibrant Midwest metropolis located on the southeastern shore of Lake Michigan. A regional hub for culture, entertainment, commerce and more, the city boasts a diverse population consisting of ethnic groups from around the world.   Chicago's residents are well known for their warm, friendly Midwestern style, and nearby Naperville was recently named one of "America's Best Places to Live in 2008" by CNNMoney.  

The Chicago File
  1. Education. Chicago has the most improved public school system among U.S. cities, and many school districts in its suburbs are among the country's best.
  2. Real Estate. The Chicago area offers a variety of housing options, everything from lakefront condos and stately brownstones to suburban oases.
  3. Family. Befitting its status as one of the country's largest cities, Chicago has a host of activities designed for the whole family.
  4. Culture. Chicago's incredible cultural scene includes a world-class opera and symphony as well as great jazz, theatre, dance, art and architecture.  Chicago also has top notch professional sports teams.
  5. Recreation. Opportunities to enjoy the outdoors abound in the Chicago area; fishing, boating, biking and hiking are pursuits enjoyed throughout the spring, summer and fall months.
  6. Weather. Chicago has four distinct seasons.  Chicagoans make the most out of enjoying the benefits of each season, no matter what the climate.
Chicago Fun Fact
The name Chicago is first recorded in 1688 in a French document, where it appears as Chigagou, an Algonquian word meaning "onion field."

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Meet the IPC management team in Chicago, IL.
  • Rene Toledo

    Rene Toledo

    Executive Director

    (630) 371-0133
    rtoledo@ipcm.com
    Rene is an 8 year veteran of the IPC management team. As executive director for the Chicago and New England regions, Rene directs IPC Hospitalists who provide inpatient care in various practices around the greater Chicago area, as well as heading our recent expansion into Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Before joining IPC, Rene worked for 2 Catholic health systems in Washington where he was responsible for the day-to-day management of 9 clinics with 20 employed providers. He also was the regional vice president of payer and network development for Catholic Health Initiative West based in Tacoma and vice president of business development for Anaheim Memorial Hospital in California.  Prior to this, Rene was chief executive officer of Good Samaritan Medical Practice Association and vice president of marketing and business development for the Hospital of Good Samaritan, both in Los Angeles.
  • Jeffrey Piontek

    Piontek Photo

    Director, Operations

    (630) 371-0133
    jpiontek@ipcm.com
    Jeff Piontek joined IPC in April 2008. Prior to joining IPC, Jeff worked at various levels of not for profit administration for 15 years, most recently as executive director of YMCAs in the Chicago and Cincinnati areas. Jeff received his Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University.
  • Sylvia Mosquera

    Sylvia Mosquera

    Director of Business Development

    (630) 371-0133
    smosquera@ipcm.com
    Sylvia Mosquera joined IPC in April of 2007 with 7 years of healthcare experience. Prior to joining IPC, Sylvia was the recruitment specialist for IPHCA, a non-for profit organization representing the community health centers throughout Illinois. Her experience includes aspects of healthcare marketing, recruitment and community relations.  Sylvia received her Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Columbia College in Chicago.
Meet your recruiter for Chicago, IL.

Vince A. Pope

Vince A. Pope

Regional Manager of Physician Staffing

Direct: 866-703-6062
Office: 888-456-2472
vpope@ipcm.com
Vince Pope, a Regional Manager of Physician Staffing, worked with IPC’s Dallas region for three years as Director of Business Development before joining the physician staffing team. Before joining IPC, he spent seven years as a workforce consultant in the staffing industry, with a primary focus of strengthening and developing client relationships by delivering innovative solutions to their staffing challenges. Vince has gained experience with a wide variety of management styles, sales processes and marketing programs throughout his career; his experience includes developing and implementing sales training programs for branch managers. Vince received his bachelor of science from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He is an active member of ASPR.