The Association for Corporate Growth Chicago (ACG Chicago) honored James C. Tyree, chairman and CEO of Mesirow Financial, as the recipient of the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award. ACG Chicago – the premier professional organization focused on corporate growth, corporate development and mergers and acquisitions - recognized Jim for his unwavering commitment to the strategic growth of his firm in addition to his support of the community.

Jim was honored at the 2008 ACG Chicago Lifetime Achievement Award Dinner on January 24, 2008 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago. Larry Richman, President/CEO of PrivateBancorp, presented him with the award on behalf of ACG Chicago.