Amy E. Best

Director/Board Member at Working In The Schools

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Entity	Entity type	Industry
The Field Museum of Natural History The Field Museum of Natural History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Field Museum of Natural History houses biological and anthropological collections of specimens. It supports both informal and more structured public learning through exhibits and educational programs. Its curatorial and scientific staff conducts research on the fields of Anthropology, Biology, Geology, and Zoology. The Field Museum was founded in 1893 and is located in Chicago, Illinois. 120	Non-Profit Organization	Other Consumer Services	120
EXELON CORPORATION 84	Public Company	Electric Utilities	84
Skills for Chicagolands Future Skills for Chicagolands Future Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Skills for Chicagolands Future operates as a staffing and recruitment company. The company was founded in September 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. 36	Non-Profit Organization	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	36
The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago 31	Non-Profit Organization		31
Chicago Public Schools 3	Government	Municipality	3
Working In The Schools 1	Non-Profit Organization		1

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Companies connected to Amy E. Best via their personal network

Company	Sector	Related people	Main position
The Commercial Club of Chicago The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Commercial Club of Chicago works to shape the future of the region to make it a better place for everyone to live, work, and do business. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company's civic committee has announced violence reduction goals and commitments to help address public safety.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	John Rowe Jack Greenberg Ruth Ann Gillis Mike Flannery Kelly R. Welsh Kermit Crawford Glenn Tilton Miles White Michael W. Ferro Mark Hoplamazian Alejandro Silva Richard Price Larry Richman	Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal President Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
World Business Chicago World Business Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services World Business Chicago provides economic data and statistical assistance services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	John Rowe Gregory Wasson Gregory Case Glenn Tilton Norman R. Bobins Mellody Hobson Michael Sacks J.B. Pritzker Chris Crane Mark Hoplamazian Richard Price Larry Richman Anthony Anderson	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
The Museum of Science & Industry The Museum of Science & Industry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry operates as a museum. It conduct exhibitions in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Other Consumer Services	Ronald Gidwitz Gregory Wasson Glenn Tilton Miles White Michael W. Ferro Michael Sacks John A. Canning Chris Crane Alejandro Silva Larry Richman Michael Tang	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Lyric Opera of Chicago Lyric Opera of Chicago Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Lyric Opera of Chicago provides live theatrical presentations. The company was founded by Carol Fox, Nicola Rescigno and Lawrence V. Kelly in 1954 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Movies/Entertainment	Ronald Gidwitz Ruth Ann Gillis Judson C. Green Glenn Tilton Miles White Michael W. Ferro James J. O'Connor Anthony Anderson James L. Alexander Marsha Cruzan	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
The Chicago Community Trust The Chicago Community Trust Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Community Trust provides charity services. It offers services to organizations such as social services agencies, schools, health centers, museums and theaters in the Chicago area. The firm provides charitable resources in the arts and culture, basic human needs, community development, education and health sectors. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	John Rowe Jack Greenberg Glenn Tilton Linda Wolf Michael W. Ferro John A. Canning Marshall Field Michael Tang Marsha Cruzan Margie Stineman	Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Northwestern University Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses	College/University	William J. White Kathleen Boege Miles White Michael W. Ferro Richard Elden Michael Sacks John A. Canning J.B. Pritzker Larry Richman	Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
The University of Chicago	College/University	Judson C. Green Neil Novich Bobby Mehta Norman R. Bobins Peter Pond Ann Berzin Richard Elden James S. Frank David Glockner	Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree
Commonwealth Edison Co. Commonwealth Edison Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Commonwealth Edison Co. engages in the provision of electric utility services. It focuses on the purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity. It also involves in the transmission and distribution of electricity to retail customers. The company was founded in September 1907 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Electric Utilities	John Rowe Ruth Ann Gillis Leo Mullin James W. Compton Sue Gin Chris Crane Michael Innocenzo Gayle Littleton Jeanne Jones	Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman Corporate Secretary Director of Finance/CFO
The Big Shoulders Fund The Big Shoulders Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Big Shoulders Fund provides financial services. The company was founded by James J. O'Connor, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin and Fred O'Connor in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Glenn Tilton James W. Compton Michael W. Ferro John A. Canning Richard Price Larry Richman James J. O'Connor	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
The Executives Club of Chicago The Executives Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Executives Club of Chicago operates as a premier membership organization and business forum. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Mike Flannery Glenn Tilton Richard A. Chaifetz Richard Price David Parry Larry Richman	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member
PECO Energy Co. PECO Energy Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities PECO Energy Co. engages in the provision of utility services. It operates through the following segments: Pepco, DPL, and ACE. The Pepco segment consists of purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity and the provision of electricity distribution and transmission in the in the District of Columbia and major portions of Prince George's County and Montgomery County in Maryland. The DPL segment comprises purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity and the provision of electricity distribution and transmission services n portions of Maryland and Delaware. The Ace segment focuses in the purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity and the provision of electricity transmission and distribution services in southern New Jersey. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.	Electric Utilities	John Rowe John Young David M. Velazquez Chris Crane Charisse Lillie Michael Innocenzo	Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Glenn Tilton Adele Simmons Linda Wolf Mark Hoplamazian Alejandro Silva Anthony Anderson	Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Merrick Ventures LLC Merrick Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Merrick Ventures LLC (Merrick Ventures ) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Michael W. Ferro. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.	Investment Managers	Miles White Michael W. Ferro Michael Tang John A. Canning J.B. Pritzker	Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Northwestern Memorial Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Northwestern Memorial Hospital provides healthcare services. The firm offers acute and tertiary inpatient care, ambulatory care, wellness and prevention programs. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Hospital/Nursing Management	Glenn Tilton Miles White David W. Fox John A. Canning Larry Richman	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION	Property/Casualty Insurance	John Rowe Jack Greenberg Kermit Crawford Bobby Mehta Judith Greffin	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Investment Officer
Allstate Insurance Co. Allstate Insurance Co. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Allstate Insurance Co. provides insurance and financial services. It offers property, liability, life, reinsurance and commercial insurance services. The firm's clients include individuals, institutions and commercial organizations. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.	Multi-Line Insurance	John Rowe Jack Greenberg Kermit Crawford Bobby Mehta Judith Greffin	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Investment Officer
Wrapports LLC Wrapports LLC Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Wrapports LLC publishes daily and weekly newspapers. The firm looks at underperforming businesses, underserved markets and opportunities to disrupt legacy media business models. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Publishing: Newspapers	Linda Wolf Michael W. Ferro Michael Sacks John A. Canning Richard Price	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member
Rush University Medical Center Rush University Medical Center Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Rush University Medical Center engages in the provision of health care services. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Medical/Nursing Services	Ronald Gidwitz Sue Gin Alejandro Silva Richard Price Francis Idehen	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Harvard Business School	College/University	Dick Keyser Gregory Case Bill Gantz Leo Mullin Francis Idehen	Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago	General Government	Linda Jojo Miles White David W. Fox John A. Canning Anthony Anderson	Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member
Harvard University Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.	College/University	William J. White Neil Novich Leo Mullin Dave M. Tolmie	Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin
Ravinia Festival Association Ravinia Festival Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Ravinia Festival Association provides professional music shows. Its programs include reach programs, teach programs, instrument game, and program for jazz. The company was founded in 1904 and is located in Highland Park, IL.	Movies/Entertainment	Michael Sacks Alejandro Silva Richard Price Larry Richman	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
PEPCO HOLDINGS, INC.	Electric Utilities	David M. Velazquez Chris Crane Michael Innocenzo Gayle Littleton	Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Chairman Director/Board Member
Constellation Energy Generation LLC Constellation Energy Generation LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Constellation Energy Generation LLC engages in the generation, physical delivery, and marketing of power. The company was founded on December 27, 2000 and is headquartered in Kennett Square, PA.	Electric Utilities	John Rowe John Young Chris Crane Jeanne Jones	Chairman President President Director of Finance/CFO
Nuclear Energy Institute Nuclear Energy Institute Electric UtilitiesUtilities Nuclear Energy Institute provides policy-making process for the nuclear energy and technology industries. It participates in both the national and global policy-making process. Nuclear Energy Institute was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Electric Utilities	John Rowe John Young William Bowers Chris Crane	Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman
The Economic Club of Chicago The Economic Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Club of Chicago provides platform to discuss economic, business and social issues. The company was founded by Lucius Teter in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Mike Flannery Gregory Wasson Mellody Hobson Larry Richman	Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal
The Chicago Urban League The Chicago Urban League Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Urban League provides economic, educational and social progress for African Americans. The company was founded on December 11, 1916 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	James W. Compton Michael Sacks Larry Richman Anthony Anderson	Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman
New Schools for Chicago New Schools for Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services New Schools for Chicago operates as a school. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The CEO of the company is Daniel Anello.	Other Consumer Services	John Rowe Michael W. Ferro Mark Hoplamazian Alejandro Silva	Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
After School Matters, Inc. After School Matters, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services After School Matters, Inc. provides after-school and summer programs for high school teens. It offers teen innovative out-of-school activities through science37, sports37, tech37, words37, and gallery37 programs. The company was founded by Maggie Daley and Lois Weisberg in 1991 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Glenn Tilton Michael W. Ferro Mellody Hobson Michael Sacks	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member
Chicago Public Library Foundation Chicago Public Library Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chicago Public Library Foundation provides educational services. The firm provides on-going funding, through its endowments and annual fundraising for collections, book acquisition and a variety of community-based programs. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Kathleen Boege Mellody Hobson Maureen Dwyer Smith Marshall Field	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Kellogg School of Management	College/University	Michael Sacks James J. O'Connor William Charles Kunkler Jeanne Jones	Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that represents over 1,000 member companies in various industries. The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is based in Chicago, IL, and represents businesses from all industries. The members collectively employ 400,000 employees and generate $24 billion in revenue. The chamber combines the power of membership with its legacy of leadership and business advocacy to drive a dynamic economy. The organization offers extensive benefits and opportunities for members at every level, including networking, professional development, and business advocacy.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Ronald Gidwitz Norman R. Bobins Richard Price Larry Richman	Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
DELMARVA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY	Electric Utilities	David M. Velazquez Chris Crane Michael Innocenzo Gayle Littleton	Chief Executive Officer Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Edison Electric Institute, Inc. Edison Electric Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Edison Electric Institute provides reference materials and information resources on the electricity industry to its members. It offers public policy leadership, strategic business intelligence, and essential conferences and forums. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	John Rowe John Young Chris Crane Michael Innocenzo	Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal
NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION	Investment Managers	John Rowe Kelly R. Welsh David W. Fox Bobby Mehta	Director/Board Member General Counsel Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center provides business development advisory services. It helps clients by providing financing, sales and client development, mentoring, peer-to-peer exchange, grant and new ventures accelerating services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Michael W. Ferro J.B. Pritzker Dave M. Tolmie James J. O'Connor	Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
TRANSUNION	Financial Publishing/Services	Kermit Crawford Leo Mullin Bobby Mehta	Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member
UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS, INC.	Airlines	Linda Jojo Mike Bonds Glenn Tilton	Corporate Officer/Principal Human Resources Officer Chairman
Ernst & Young LLP Ernst & Young LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Mike Bonds Anthony Anderson Jeanne Jones	Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal
Trans Union LLC Trans Union LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Trans Union LLC provides information and risk management solutions to individual consumers and businesses. Its products and solutions include customer credit reporting, marketing and audience segmentation, customer acquisition, fraud and ID management, analytics and consulting, portfolio management, healthcare revenue cycle management, investigations and collections, customer engagement solutions and data breach services. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Internet Software/Services	Leo Mullin Bobby Mehta John A. Canning	Chairman Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member
The Northern Trust Co. The Northern Trust Co. Regional BanksFinance The Northern Trust Co. provides investment management, asset, fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Regional Banks	John Rowe Kelly R. Welsh Bobby Mehta	Director/Board Member General Counsel Director/Board Member
TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of information and risk management solutions. It specializes in solutions in gathering, analyzing, and delivering critical credit reports. The firm's products and services include portfolio management, acquisition and retention, fraud and identity management, income and debt analysis, small business lending, and risk-based pricing solutions. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Information Technology Services	Leo Mullin Bobby Mehta John A. Canning	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
University of Wisconsin	College/University	John Rowe Norman R. Bobins John Anderson	Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
Yale University	College/University	William Charles Kunkler Melissa Hilton Francis Idehen	Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree

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Commercial Services	18
Consumer Services	13
Finance	9
Utilities	8
Health Services	3

Operational

Director/Board Member	835
Corporate Officer/Principal	210
Chairman	201
President	135
Independent Dir/Board Member	116

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Norman R. Bobins	56
Gregory Wasson	41
John Rowe	40
Jack Greenberg	38
William Charles Kunkler	36
Glenn Tilton	35
Jon Fyrwald	35
Mellody Hobson	33
Larry Richman	33
John Young	33
William Bowers	31
Bobby Mehta	30
Leo Mullin	30
John A. Canning	30
Michael W. Ferro	29

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