Like everyone else at the Chicago Fire headquarters at 1 North Dearborn, new team president Ishwara Glassman Chrein isn’t hiding in an office, tucked away. In a nod to the way team owner Joe Mansueto ran things at Morningstar, she’s approachable. Her desk is out on the main floor. Anyone can walk up and say hello, or share an idea.
That openness is a perfect fit for Glassman Chrein’s personality. She’s extremely cheerful, and talks with a rapid-fire pace, taking breaks to listen and, often, laugh. After spending three months on the job, it’s clear the honeymoon period hasn’t worn off.