Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Laura Ann Spencer, co-Owner & Chief Culture Officer of Perma-Seal Basement Systems & Foundation Repair, as one of the 2025 Chicago Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Chicago’s Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry, demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion. Collectively, the 2025 Chicago Titan 100 honorees oversee companies generating more than $70 billion in combined revenues, with an average revenue per company of $100 million and a workforce of over 439,000 employees. This year’s honorees will be published in a limited-edition Titan 100 book and profiled exclusively online. They will be honored at the annual awards ceremony on February 20, 2025, and will be given the opportunity to interact and connect multiple times throughout the year with their fellow Titans.
“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. We proudly celebrate their legacy of excellence and unwavering commitment to shaping a brighter future for all,” says Jaime Zawmon, President of Titan CEO.
Spencer began her tenure with Perma-Seal Basement Systems in 2004, starting at the very base of the operations. Since her humble beginnings 20 years ago, she has worn many hats including creating and leading the marketing department along with designing and developing the organizational structure that is in place today. Spencer launched Perma-Seal University which consists of weekly, monthly, and quarterly leadership programs designed to grow, develop and inspire current and future leaders within Perma-Seal. Driven by engaging and energizing the Perma-Seal Tribe, Spencer believes the ripple effect of someone who is feeling fulfilled by their work is immeasurable.
“I am deeply honored to be recognized as a recipient of the Chicago Titan 100. To stand alongside such visionary leaders—individuals whose innovation, passion, and commitment are shaping industries and inspiring change—reminds me of the incredible power of collaboration and shared purpose,” said Spencer. “This recognition is not only a reflection of my work but a celebration of the collective impact we can have when we lead with integrity, creativity, and a relentless drive to push boundaries.”
Laura Ann Spencer will be honored at the Titan 100 awards on February 20, 2025, at the Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier. This unique cocktail-style awards event will gather 100 Titans of Industry and their guests for an evening unlike anything that exists in the Chicago business community.
“On behalf of the partners and associates at Wipfli, we congratulate the 2025 Chicago Titan 100 honorees. We appreciate the lasting impact each leader has made, and continues to make, in building organizations of significance both in Chicago and abroad. Your ingenuity and creativity have set you apart, and the honor of being seen as an industry Titan is richly deserved,” says Gary Shutan, Partner at Wipfli.