Berke, Rena

She was known for her leadership as a female executive in male-dominated industries and for her "ageless," rule-breaking spirit. She was CEO to various construction trade associations, the founder of School to Work Program in the construction trade, and mentor to many woman in business. 

Professional Career

• Trade Association Leadership: She served as the Executive Director of the Iron League of Chicago, representing fabricators and erectors of structural steel and architectural metal. She also held CEO positions for various other construction trade associations.
• Education & Mentorship: She founded the School to Work Program within the construction trades and was a dedicated mentor to women in business.
• Industry Involvement: Berke was active in the convention, trade show, and meetings industry, where colleagues remembered her as a unique and "glitzy but down-to-earth" professional.