G. Thomas McKane

Caraustar Industries, Inc. engages in manufacture of recycled paperboard and converted paperboard products. It provides consumer packaging, industrial products, paperboard mills and recycling services. It also offers services to food products, tube and cores, building and construction, school, office, countertops and gypsum wallboard industries. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Austell, GA.

Molex LLC manufactures electronic and fiber-optic interconnection products and systems. It offers application tooling, automation, cables, electrical products-woodhead, and optical solutions. The company was founded by Frederick August Krehbiel in 1938 and is headquartered in Lisle, IL.

Northern Illinois Gas Co. distributes natural gas properties. It also provides natural gas storage and transmission-related services to marketers and other gas distribution companies. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL.

Zenith Electronics designs and manufactures consumer electronic goods. Its products include digital HDTVs, flat-screen CRTs, stereo televisions, short wave radios, space phones, and TV remote controls. The company was founded by Karl Hassel and Ralph H.G. Mathews in 1918 and is headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL.

Tempel Steel Co. produces and supplies steel products. The company manufactures magnetic steel laminations used in motors, ballasts, and transformers. It also produces electrical and cold-rolled motor lamination steel and sells to manufacturers, subcontractors and other customers. The company was founded by Tempel Smith in 1945 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Wind Point Advisors LLC (Wind Point Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by Rich Kracum and Bob Cummings. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Part of Apollo Global Management, Inc., Fel Pro, Inc. is a company that makes automobile gaskets. The company is based in Skokie, IL. Fel Pro was acquired by Federal-Mogul Corp. on February 24, 1998 for $716.80 million.

Total Plastics, Inc. manufactures and distributes plastic products. It also provides industrial plastic product fabrication, distribution and machining services to customers in the agricultural, automotive, chemical, electronics and manufacturing markets in the Midwestern region of the US. The firm products include sealing, mounting, insulating foam tapes; shrink, insulating tubing and machine parts. The company was founded by John Kozacki and Jerome Kollig in 1978 and is headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI.

The Martin-Brower Co. LLC distributes and supplies grocery products. The firm also provides delivery services, inventory management, product sourcing, warehousing, training, safety, and financial modeling. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL.

Part of Conagra Brands, Inc., Beatrice Co. is a food processing company. The company is based in Chicago, IL. Beatrice was acquired by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP on January 29, 1986 for $5,361.60 million.

VWR International LLC engages in the supply and distribution of laboratory equipment. It offers products in the areas of research and development, production, life science, healthcare, safety and industrial, controlled environment, furniture, chromatography, food and beverage analysis, and office supplies. The company was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in Radnor, PA.

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

True Value Co. operates as a member-owned wholesaler cooperative of hardware and related merchandise. The company also manufactures and sells paint and paint applicators. It offers value-added services, such as marketing, advertising, merchandising, and store location and design services. The company was founded by John Cotter in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

CJ Logistics, Inc. provides third-party logistics and supply chain management solutions. It offers transportation management, supply chain packaging, technology, business process integration, supply chain consulting, omnichannel, logistics center management, business intelligence, retail consolidation and requirements, and human capital solutions. The company was founded by James A. McIlrath in 1960 and is headquartered Des Plaines, IL.

Kreher Steel Co. LLC distributes carbon, alloy, and stainless steel bar products. It offers hot rolled bar carbon alloy stainless, cold finished bar, cold heading rod, and wire carbon alloy. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Melrose Park, IL.

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.

U.S. Robotics Corp. is a private company based in Schaumburg, IL. The company is led by the management of US Robotics Corp.

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.

Part of Leadership Foundations, The International Women's Forum is a women's forum membership organization. The company is based in Washington. The American company was founded in 1974 by Maureen A. Kindel, Elinor Guggenheimer. Stephanie Mathews O'Keefe has been the CEO of the company since 2016. The International Women's Forum was acquired by Leadership Foundations on January 01, 2021.

The Chicago Network provides a forum to support and counsel for member careers and to raise awareness of professional, political and social issues faced by women. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Rush University Medical Center engages in the provision of health care services. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Part of A.M. Castle & Co., Castle Metals is a company that engages in the processing of metal products. The company is based in Franklin Park, IL.

VWR Funding, Inc. engages in the distribution of laboratory products, services, and solutions to the life science, general research, and applied markets. It offers chemicals, glassware, equipment, instruments, protective clothing, production supplies, and other assorted laboratory products. The company was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in Radnor, PA.

Warehousing Education & Research Council provides logistics management and online learning services. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

Women Corporate Directors is a membership organization of women directors of public and large private companies. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Italy. The company was founded by Mary Beth Vitale, Véronique Morali, Linda Eskind Rebrovick, Deborah A. Peacock, and Darcy A. Howe. The CEO is Susan C. Keating.

Amansfield, Inc. is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in the United States. Amansfield, also known as Diamond Blade Warehouse, is a leading direct seller of a full range of diamond cutting tool products for various applications. Amansfield, Inc. has the largest product line in the diamond tool industry and serve over 30,000 active customers. The company's products are used for cutting and finishing materials such as concrete, masonry, tile, granite, and marble. The company was founded in 1987 and is led by CEO James M. Farrell. Recently, they acquired 4corebiz, making them one of the largest specialty core bit suppliers.

Presbyterian Homes operates as a non-profit organization that provides community and healthcare services. It offers fitness centers, swimming pools, and social activities. The organization was founded by Norman Barr in 1904 and is headquartered in Evanston, IL.

Chicago Botanic Garden promotes understanding and conservation of plants. Its activities include educational & horticulture programs such as representing varied landscape elements and specialty collections, plant conservation, as well as art, culture, and humanities programs. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Glencoe, IL

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.