2025 Crain's Chicago Business Notable Leader in Sustainability
- ddotcom123
- Nov 10
- 1 min read
Rory Rubin, a notable leader in sustainability two years in a row! 2024 & 2025.
Rory Rubin
Founder and CEO S.I. Container Builds
November 10, 2025 8:32 AM
Scope of work: Rubin secures equity funding and oversees education around sustainable steel container construction. She manages $6 million in annual revenue and a team of 10 supported by contract trade workers working on projects ranging from $500,000 to $25 million.
Biggest professional win: Rubin partnered with the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation to create SheCare Wellness Pods, followed by housing projects for Shelter Inc. and Habitat for Humanity of Lake County.
Other contributions: She serves on the development team for the Modular Building Institute, serves on the Housing Lake County Coalition and is an instructor with the Green Build Institute.
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