Move Out Schedule

January 15, 2026

The countdown is on! As we gear up for the exciting transition to The Barrington at 540 Northwest Highway, here’s what you need to know.

The final seating chart for our temporary space is attached. Please take a moment to review your assigned spot before moving day. Your manager can answer any questions you have on seating and working arrangements while we’re in our temporary space.

Have questions? Write them on the lunchroom whiteboard or send them to Rita Gebauer, and don’t miss our Q&A lunch this Friday, 1/16, in Conference Room 1. It’s a great chance to get answers and hear what’s ahead!

Moving out of The 411

• Clear out all personal items by Friday, 1/23.

• Box pickup for storage will happen daily from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM.

  • Label boxes with your name, department, and box number.

  • Keep track of your box numbers and contents— if you need to retrieve something later, we will need the box number.

  • Boxes will be stored at Hager Street until we return to The 411 after renovation.

For technology, only take your computer and headset (or earpiece for Teams calls). Monitors and other equipment should stay at The 411.

• If you have a local printer that you want moved to 540, reach out to the Facilities team.

The 411 Move-out Schedule

• 1/21: PEN to Hager Street

• 1/23: Leadership to Annex

Moving into 540

The owner at 540 will provide building access cards for our temporary home. You’ll receive the cards from your group coordinators once we have them. Please display them at all times while at 540.

Below is the move-in schedule, when you can move your personal items, computers and headsets. Until your group moves into the 540, you can continue to work at The 411. Keep in mind all personal items must be out of your space at The 411 on Friday, January 23.

Monday, February 2:

• Information Technology: 8 AM – 12 PM

• Corporate Accounting: 1 PM – 5 PM

Tuesday, February 3:

• HR / Legal / Marketing: 8 AM – 12 PM

• Project Accounting: 1 PM – 5 PM

February 4, 5 & 6: Operations Groups – schedule to come on Tuesday 1/20

If you are planning to use the gym at The Barrington, waivers will be available next week.

Thank you for your cooperation as we make a smooth and successful transition!

The 411 Move: Who to Ask and Where We're Headed

January 13, 2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in our first Pepper Purge Day! Your efforts are helping set us up for a smooth transition during the 411 Renovation. As you pack up your workspace, if you have Pepper memorabilia you’d like to donate to our archives, please drop it off with Rita Gebauer. 

We’re currently finalizing a people-focused work plan that includes temporary workspace at an offsite, leased facility in Barrington, options in other offices and jobsites and work-from-home arrangements.

Temporary Space Update

We’re making great progress on our temporary space at The Barrington, located at: 540 West Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL 60010. It’s just northwest of our existing building and less than 1.5 miles away.

• The new space will accommodate 70 people.

• The fitness center includes fully equipped locker rooms with showers, a large area for fitness equipment, an aerobics room, and multiple mother’s rooms.

• Enjoy outdoor dining on the private patio during those warm sunny days.

Questions or Need Help? 

• Questions about your temporary location? Please contact your department leader.

• For additional support, reach out to Ryan Nikolich, Project Lead, or your team’s Move Champion listed below:

 Move Champions

• Donna Brancher

• Jack Brown

• Debbie Dore

• Rita Gebauer

• Jenny Hardenbergh

• Chris Johnson

• Julie Kellman

• Amatore Miulli

• Judy Pece

• Deneen Scillufo

These teammates are here to help coordinate the move and keep communication flowing. We’re on a fast track with our first teams scheduled to begin working there on 2/2/26 just two weeks away.

Beginning today, unoccupied offices and cubes will be cleared. Equipment from those spaces will be relocated to the 540 building with select furniture and a few copy machines to follow soon.

Thank you for your continued patience and teamwork as we move forward. Every step you take now helps ensure Pepper’s success!

A seating chart will be shared on Thursday.

Purge. Pack. Pizza. Tomorrow’s the Day!

We’re getting ready to move out—help make it smooth by cleaning and consolidating your workspace.

Pepper Purge Day #1 is TOMORROW!

• Locked shred boxes and gondolas are placed throughout the building.

• Take a break and enjoy pizza in the lunchroom at 11:30.

• Organized purges will happen every Friday in January—lunch provided!

Packing Tips

• Decide what to purge or scan and store digitally.

• Boxes are available around the office and in the reception area.

• Your new space will be smaller, similar to the stations at 643. You may not be able to take everything to your new permanent location.

  

• Organize your boxes into three groups:

  1. Personal items – take these home during the renovation.

  2. Items you’ll need over the next year – these will be moved to your temporary workspace.

  3. Items you need but not in the next 12 months – these can be stored at Hagar until the renovation is complete.

• Need longer-term document retention? Contact your department leader.

• Label all boxes with your full name, department, destination, and box number. You’re responsible for logging box numbers and contents—this will help if we need to retrieve anything from storage.

We’re targeting February 2 to begin our migration to temporary housing.

Questions? Reach out to your department leader.

Thank you for your patience and teamwork as we make this transition. Your efforts help ensure Pepper’s success!