Brother James Gaffney

President at

Lewis University

84 year

60 connections

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Brother James Gaffney is currently serving as the Chairman of the Will County Community Foundation, Vice Chairman of the American Red Cross of The Illinois River Valley, Chairman-Lasallian Association of College at the Christian Brothers Conference, Director of The Will County Center For Economic Development, Director of the International Association of Lasallian Universities, and Member of the Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges & Universities.
He previously served as the President of Lewis University from 1988 to 2016.
Dr. Gaffney also held positions as an Independent Director at First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (Illinois) from 1998 to 2019, Director at First Midwest Bank (Illinois), and Member-Executive Council at Metropolis Strategies.
He has a graduate degree from Manhattan College, undergraduate and graduate degrees from St. Mary's University of Minnesota, and a doctorate degree from the University of Saint Mary of the Lake.

Brother James Gaffney active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Lewis University Lewis University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	President	31/12/1987
Will County Community Foundation	Chairman	11/04/2013
The Will County Center For Economic Development The Will County Center For Economic Development The Will County Center For Economic Development focuses on enhancing the quality of life in Will County by expanding economic opportunities and strengthening the local business environment. The non-profit company is based in Joliet, IL. It provides programs and resources such as the annual CED Eye Opener event, which highlights regional economic trends and opportunities, and offers tools like SizeUp, an online platform that helps small businesses analyze customers, competitors, and growth prospects using local data. The organization emphasizes site selection, workforce development, business assistance, and leverages transportation assets, including the region's inland port.	Director/Board Member	-
The Brothers of The Christian Schools	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges & Universities Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges & Universities Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges & Universities represents 53 private, non-profit colleges and universities, collectively enrolling over 200,000 students and producing a significant share of the state's bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The non-profit company is based in Springfield, IL. The federation serves as a unified advocacy organization, advancing public policy interests and promoting the educational, societal, and economic benefits of private higher education. It engages in government relations, acts as a liaison to the Illinois General Assembly and education agencies, and supports member institutions through legislative resources, collaborative agreements, and shared services to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. Key initiatives include group purchasing agreements with major technology providers, seminars for administrative staff, and partnerships for cost-saving contracts and employee benefits. Its affiliated institute focuses on research and projects to improve educational quality and address workforce needs.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
St. Mary's College of California St. Mary's College of California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Director/Board Member	-
American Red Cross of The Illinois River Valley American Red Cross of The Illinois River Valley Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operates as non-profit organization, which provides disaster relief services	Director/Board Member	-
International Association of Lasallian Universities	Director/Board Member	-
Christian Brothers Conference	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Private companies	15
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (Illinois) First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (Illinois) Major BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company which provides commercial and consumer loan services	Finance
Lewis University Lewis University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Manhattan College Manhattan College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
St. Mary's College of California St. Mary's College of California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
St. Mary's University of Minnesota St. Mary's University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
First Midwest Bank (Illinois) First Midwest Bank (Illinois) Major BanksFinance Operates as a national commercial bank	Finance
Metropolis Strategies
Will County Community Foundation
The Will County Center For Economic Development The Will County Center For Economic Development The Will County Center For Economic Development focuses on enhancing the quality of life in Will County by expanding economic opportunities and strengthening the local business environment. The non-profit company is based in Joliet, IL. It provides programs and resources such as the annual CED Eye Opener event, which highlights regional economic trends and opportunities, and offers tools like SizeUp, an online platform that helps small businesses analyze customers, competitors, and growth prospects using local data. The organization emphasizes site selection, workforce development, business assistance, and leverages transportation assets, including the region's inland port.
University of Saint Mary of the Lake University of Saint Mary of the Lake Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The Brothers of The Christian Schools
Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges & Universities Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges & Universities Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges & Universities represents 53 private, non-profit colleges and universities, collectively enrolling over 200,000 students and producing a significant share of the state's bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The non-profit company is based in Springfield, IL. The federation serves as a unified advocacy organization, advancing public policy interests and promoting the educational, societal, and economic benefits of private higher education. It engages in government relations, acts as a liaison to the Illinois General Assembly and education agencies, and supports member institutions through legislative resources, collaborative agreements, and shared services to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. Key initiatives include group purchasing agreements with major technology providers, seminars for administrative staff, and partnerships for cost-saving contracts and employee benefits. Its affiliated institute focuses on research and projects to improve educational quality and address workforce needs.	Commercial Services
American Red Cross of The Illinois River Valley American Red Cross of The Illinois River Valley Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operates as non-profit organization, which provides disaster relief services	Health Services
International Association of Lasallian Universities
Christian Brothers Conference