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.