Alex J. Pollock
Director/Board Member at The Great Books Foundation
Profile
Alex J.
Pollock is currently the Director at The Great Books Foundation, Director at International Union for Housing Finance, and Director-Financial Systems Studies at R Street Institute.
He previously served as the President & Chief Executive Officer at Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago from 1991 to 2004.
He was also the President & Chief Executive Officer at Community Federal Savings Bank (Woodhaven, New York).
Pollock was a Director at Allied Capital Corp.
from 2003 to 2010 and a Director at Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc. He served as an Independent Director at CME Group, Inc. from 2013 to 2019.
He was also a Director at Ares Management Corp (Private Equity), Allied Investments, Great Lakes Higher Education Corp., and Econ Illinois.
Pollock received his graduate degree from The University of Chicago and Princeton University, and his undergraduate degree from Williams College.
Alex J. Pollock active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Great Books Foundation
 The Great Books Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Great Books Foundation is a non-profit organization that originated the shared inquiry method of teaching and learning. The organization is based in Streamwood, IL, and is led by CEO Valentina Texera-Parissi. The American company creates reading and discussion programs for students, teachers, and adult learners, with a focus on advancing critical, reflective thinking and social and civic engagement. The non-profit company's flagship program, Junior Great Books, has been a favorite of teachers and students for over 7 decades. | Director/Board Member | - |
| International Union for Housing Finance | Director/Board Member | - |
R Street Institute
 R Street Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services R Street Institute operates as a public policy research organization. The private company is based in Washington. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2015 |
Former positions of Alex J. Pollock
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CME GROUP INC. | Director/Board Member | 14/11/2019 |
Allied Capital Corp.
 Allied Capital Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Allied Capital Corp, a business development company, invests in private middle market companies located in the US. The fund target companies across a broad range of sectors with an EBITDA of $5 - $150 million. It provides debt and equity financing for buyout transactions and also makes minority equity co-investments. It also invests in private equity and debt funds. | Director/Board Member | 25/04/2010 |
Allied Investments
 Allied Investments Investment ManagersFinance Allied Investments LP is a private equity firm headquartered in Washington, DC with additional offices in New York City. Los Angeles and Chicago. The firm is a subsidiary of Ares Partners Management Co. LLC. | Director/Board Member | 30/03/2010 |
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
 Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago provides banking and financial services. Its services include asset liability management, cash management, community investment and housing programs, letter of credit, liquidity and funding, and safekeeping. The firm also provides liquidity for home mortgage loans to members approved as participating financial institutions through the Mortgage Partnership Finance program. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2003 |
Ares Management Corp (Private Equity)
 Ares Management Corp (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Ares Management Corp (Ares Management) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Ares Capital Management LLC founded in 1997 by Michael J Arougheti. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Alex J. Pollock
| The University of Chicago | Graduate Degree |
| Princeton University | Graduate Degree |
| Williams College | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| CME GROUP INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 11 |
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Allied Capital Corp.
Allied Capital Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Allied Capital Corp, a business development company, invests in private middle market companies located in the US. The fund target companies across a broad range of sectors with an EBITDA of $5 - $150 million. It provides debt and equity financing for buyout transactions and also makes minority equity co-investments. It also invests in private equity and debt funds. | Finance |
The Great Books Foundation
The Great Books Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Great Books Foundation is a non-profit organization that originated the shared inquiry method of teaching and learning. The organization is based in Streamwood, IL, and is led by CEO Valentina Texera-Parissi. The American company creates reading and discussion programs for students, teachers, and adult learners, with a focus on advancing critical, reflective thinking and social and civic engagement. The non-profit company's flagship program, Junior Great Books, has been a favorite of teachers and students for over 7 decades. | Commercial Services |
| International Union for Housing Finance | |
Econ Illinois
 Econ Illinois Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Econ Illinois offers Workshops and courses for K-12 educators that deliver both content and pedagogy designed to integrate economic and financial education. It specializes in personal finance education, economic education, k-12 grade professional development, k-12 grade curriculum, and programming. The company was founded on August 3, 1951 and is headquartered in DeKalb, IL. | Commercial Services |
Great Lakes Higher Education Corp.
 Great Lakes Higher Education Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Great Lakes Higher Education Corp. engages in the provision of lending and other financial services. It offers federal loans and education loans to borrowers, lenders, schools, and guaranty agencies. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Madison, WI. | Finance |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc.
 Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. operated a stock exchange. The company was founded on November 13, 2000 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
Allied Investments
Allied Investments Investment ManagersFinance Allied Investments LP is a private equity firm headquartered in Washington, DC with additional offices in New York City. Los Angeles and Chicago. The firm is a subsidiary of Ares Partners Management Co. LLC. | Finance |
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago provides banking and financial services. Its services include asset liability management, cash management, community investment and housing programs, letter of credit, liquidity and funding, and safekeeping. The firm also provides liquidity for home mortgage loans to members approved as participating financial institutions through the Mortgage Partnership Finance program. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
Community Federal Savings Bank (Woodhaven, New York)
 Community Federal Savings Bank (Woodhaven, New York) Savings BanksFinance Part of Community FSB Holding Co., Community Federal Savings Bank is a federally chartered savings bank based in Woodhaven, NY. | Finance |
Ares Management Corp (Private Equity)
Ares Management Corp (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Ares Management Corp (Ares Management) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Ares Capital Management LLC founded in 1997 by Michael J Arougheti. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Finance |
R Street Institute
R Street Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services R Street Institute operates as a public policy research organization. The private company is based in Washington. | Commercial Services |
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