Leadership Team

Doug Beale serves as Chief Financial Officer of First Midwest Group, overseeing accounting and financial operations across the company’s portfolio. Since joining the organization in 1998, he has played a central role in establishing and managing the financial processes that support its projects and business activities.

Before joining First Midwest Group, Mr. Beale spent several years as a senior accountant with Wilcop, Shelton & Strakeljahn, CPAs. He is a graduate of Augustana College and a Certified Public Accountant.

Mr. Beale’s community involvement reflects his commitment to accessibility and adaptive athletics. He has served on the Board of Directors of RAMP (Regional Access and Mobilization Project). He also serves as Treasurer of the Rockford Chariots Wheelchair Athletic Association and as the Midwest Representative on the National Wheelchair Basketball Association’s Championship Division Committee.