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The Economic Club of Chicago

F or 90 years, The Economic Club of Chicago has remained one of the city’s

premier business institutions. Founded in 1927 by Lucius Teter, president

of the Chicago Trust Company, the organization was intended as a forum for

experienced executives to meet with rising business leaders and discuss civic ideals.

This timeless mission has been maintained over the years, as the ECC continues to

convene business and civic leaders to hear from renowned speakers. By bringing

these individuals together, the ECC creates a dialogue around new ideas and crucial

issues that shape the city of Chicago and the greater world. From Elon Musk and David M.

Rubenstein, to First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the

ECC has had the honor of hosting some of the most influential thought leaders of our time.

The various types of programs offered encourage education and collaboration

between our members and the public at large. In establishing a space where leaders

from city institutions can listen, learn and collaborate, we function at the heart of

what makes Chicago work.

A M ES S AG E F RO M T H E C H A I R

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don na f. z arcon e

President and CEO

The Economic Club of Chicago

T he Economic Club of Chicago’s membership is a curated composition of

business and civic leaders that reflects the diverse leadership of the city.

With over 2,000 members across 38 industries, the Club convenes thought

leaders with varying perspectives to consider the public responsibility inherent to

their roles in the city. This underscores the ECC mission to, “foster meaningful

connections among Chicago leaders to encourage dialogue on important economic

and social issues and to cultivate the next generation of civic leadership.”

A key pillar of our membership is this demonstrated commitment to civic engagement,

a trait that sets the Chicago business community apart. Additionally, two thirds of our

members are C-suite executives, representing the top leaders of their respective fields.

After five years serving as the Club’s president and chief executive officer, I can attest

to the vitality of our organization and our members’ consistent appeal for programs

that will challenge and educate. The Club itself could not function without the

contribution of its members, who donate their time to various committees. And perhaps

most significantly, our members continue to cultivate a community of thinkers and

innovators who will impart the Club’s vision to the next generation of Chicago leaders.

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I n August of 2016, the Club moved to 33 n Dearborn Street, Suite 1700.

In this new space, the Club has the opportunity to host numerous members

for committee meetings, and will continue to explore new ways of utilizing

the space for the benefit of our members. The office move was made possible thanks

to the generous work of AmTrust Realty Corporation, Cushman & Wakefield,

Environmental System Design (esd), Forward Space, Galambos + Associates, Gensler,

Reed Construction, Sidley Austin llp and SpaceLogik llc.

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P R O G R A M O F F E R I N G S

The formal black-tie meetings occur four times

a year and feature global leaders who

share their views on contemporary issues.

D I N N E R M E E T I N G S F O R U M S

Held periodically throughout the year,

forum meetings are subject-driven

and often feature a panel of experts.

R O U N D TA B L E S

Held throughout the year as opportunities arise,

these breakfast meetings offer our members

an exclusive opportunity to engage with timely

speakers on a more intimate level.

L E A D E R S H I P D I N N E R S

Our most highly rated program, the Leadership

Dinners allow members the opportunity

to attend private small group dinners hosted by

past and present leaders of the Club.

These meetings provide members 45 years and

younger the opportunity to meet

senior leaders and connect with peers.

Y O U N G L E A D E R S H I P F O R U M S D I S C U S S I O N S E R I E S

Led by the Aspen Institute’s Henry Crown Fellows,

the discussion series brings together members for small

group conversations on a specific topic over dinner.

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F I F T H N I G H T

The program year ends with ECC’s annual

Fifth Night social event which celebrates a

cultural or educational institution in Chicago.

S P E C I A L M E E T I N G S

Occasionally Special Meetings are held when

notable or timely opportunities arise.

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Roundtable featuring James Madara

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Forum Upward Mobility

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Roundtable featuring Secretary Ildefanso Guajardo

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Special Meetingfeaturing Secretary Penny Pritzker

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Dinner Meetingfeaturing Ellen J. Kullman

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Fifth Night Mingling with the MacArthur Geniuses

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Special Meeting Annual Auto Show

The retired DuPont CEO discussed shareholder activism and the chemical bioscience industry.

The Secretary of Commerce advocated for U.S. global trade agreements.

The Mexican Secretary of Economy shared insights on his country’s business climate.

A conversation on the American Medical Association’s long term strategy.

Searing statistics about sexual assault were shared at this women’s only Roundtable.

Informative, comedic remarks on a life dedicated to patriotic philanthropy.

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Civic Leadership Dinners

Centered on our young leaders, dinner discussions on challenges facing Chicago.

The former Under Secretary of State gave remarks on global politics.

The annual Aspen series centered on the controversial founding father.

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Roundtable featuring Maya MacGuineas

The head of the Fix the Debt Campaign communicated the significance of the federal deficit.

The inventor discussed innovation, technology and STEM education.

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Forum featuring David Axelrod

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Roundtable featuring Ambassador José Cabañas

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Leadership Dinners

The Ambassador to the United States from Cuba informed members of opportunities in the country.

The renowned political expert gave his analysis of the 2016 election.

Dinners hosted around the city discussed the future direction of the Club.

The new CEO of United shared personal and professional perspectives.

A presentation to Young Leaders on the development of megaregions and connectivity.

In depth look at the 2008 financial crisis, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Two paired discussions covering the arts, genealogy and migration.

A debate examining upward mobility and growing income inequality.

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ForumDrugs Crime & Punishment

A panel discussion on the efficacy of the criminal justice system.

In partnership with the Chicago Innovation Awards, a panel on entrepreneurship.

Lex Kerssemakers, president & CEO of Volvo Cars, provided the keynote.

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first l ady michelle obama – april 10, 2013

“We can host all the luncheons and make all the announcements we want. But

at the end of the day, if our kids keep waking up in neighborhoods where they don’t

feel safe on their own front porches, if they’re still attending schools with

crumbling ceilings and ripped up textbooks, if there’s nowhere safe for them to go

when that afternoon bell rings, then nothing speaks louder than that. Nothing.”

“I try to encourage students to think early in their life what they can do to

make the country a better place; give back your time, your energy, your ideas,

because something will strike your fancy and something you can do will make

this country a slightly better place, and if everyone does that I think our country

can be a much better country than it has been.”

david rubenstein – februa ry 4, 2016

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“As I see it, any solution to climate change should be about shaping the world’s

economic future. We have experienced several great economic transformations in

our history. The industrial revolution, the technology revolution, our modern era of

globalization. Now we are on the threshold of another revolution, the age of green

economics.”

“I am certainly pushing for innovation all the time. So I’m trying as hard as I can

to push people to try new and different things. Whenever you try something new

there’s a probability that it will succeed. It’s never certain. In fact it’s arguably

uncertain. So there has to be a culture where failure is fine provided that people

thought it through and have some good assessment of the risks ahead of time.”

S P E A K E R H I G H L I G H T S P E A K E R H I G H L I G H T

secretary– gener al ban ki–moon – february 7, 2008elon musk – april 12, 2012

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01 michael bloombergOwner, Founder & CEO Bloomberg

02 mellody hobsonPresident Ariel Investments

03 dick costoloCEO Twitter

04 john t. chambersCEO Cisco Systems

05 hillary rodham clintonFormer Secretary of State United States of America

06 jai shekhawatFounder & Former CEO Fieldglass

07 george w. bush43rd President United States of America

08 sheryl sandbergCOO Facebook

09 matthew maloneyFounder & CEO Grubhub

10 roger goodellCommissioner National Football League

11 rahm emanuelMayor City of Chicago

12 penny pritzkerSecretary of Commerce United States of America

13 toni preckwinklePresident Cook County Board

14 john mackeyCo-Founder & Co-CEO Whole Foods

15 mary t. barraChairperson & CEO General Motors Company

16 henry m. paulsonSecretary of the Treasury United States of America

17 paul d. ryanU.S. Congressman State of WisconsinChairman House Budget Committee

18 thomas s. rickettsExecutive Chairman Chicago Cubs CEO Incapital

19 michael v. haydenFormer Director The Central Intelligence Agency

20 julie smolyanskyCEO Lifeway Foods

21 sir martin sorrellCEO WPP

22 barack obamaSenator Elect State of Illinois

23 patrick whitesellCo-CEO WME-IMG

24 indra nooyiCEO PepsiCo

25 robert ballardProfessor of Oceanography University of Rhode Island

26 shradha agarwalCo-founder & CSO ContextMedia

27 oscar munozCEO United Airlines

28 howard schultzCEO Starbucks

29 george lucasFounder Lucasfilm

30 kenneth c. griffinFounder & CEO Citadel

31 tom brokawJournalist NBC News

32 tony blair Prime Minister The United Kingdom

33 william rockwell “rocky” wirtzOwner & Chairman Chicago Blackhawks

34 irene rosenfeldCEO Kraft Foods

35 eric e. schmidtExecutive Chairman Google

36 ben s. bernankeChairman Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

37 greg brownChairman & CEO Motorola Solutions

38 robert a. igerChairman & CEO The Walt Disney Company

39 ellen j. kullmanRetired Chair & CEO DuPont

40 arne duncanSecretary of Education United States of America

41 al goreFormer Vice President United States of America

42 david w. maclennanCEO Cargill

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please note The titles and companies are represented as they were

at the time of the speaker’s program with ECC.

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W H AT M A K E S C H I C A G O W OR K .

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W E B O F C O N N E C T I O N S

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T H E C H I C A G O C O U N C I LO N G L O B A L A F F A I R S

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T H E C H I C A G OCO M M U N I T Y T R U S T

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CH I CA G OU R B A N L E A G U E

M U S E U M O F S C I E N C E & I N D U S T R Y,

C H I C A G O

A s Crain’s Business Chicago noted in its 2016 “Most Connected” issue,

The Economic Club of Chicago has maintained itself as the most

connected club in the city. With a membership consisting of leaders from

38 different industries, the Club brings together representatives of some of

the most significant Chicago institutions that continue to shape the city.

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C L U B L E A D E R S H I P 2016–2017

E X E CU T I V E COM M I T T E E

ilene s. gordonChair

robert a. livingstonFirst Vice Chairman

keith cardozaSecond Vice Chairman

kym hubbardTreasurer

theodore l. dysartSecretary

donna f. zarconePresident & CEO

john r. ettelsonEx Officio

jeffrey s. aroninMember

debra a. cafaroMember

michael c. kraussMember

manuel sanchezMember

alejandro silvaMember

COM M I T T E E CH A I R S

robert a. livingstonProgram Chair

keith cardozaForums Chair

kym hubbardFinance Chair

sheridan turnerMembership Chair

michael c. kraussMembership Engagement Chair

alison schollyQuestions Chair

kris swansonReception Chair

toni irvingYoung Leaders Chair

EC C T E A M

donna f. zarconePresident & CEO

nivia boykinAdministrative Assistant

katherine cooneyCommunications Coordinator

katie espositoDirector of Programs

amy harrisDirector of Membership & Accounts

madeline knudsvigFinance & Administration Coordinator

joelle kuhnenExecutive Assistant

andrew leasureManager, Finance & Administration

erika mattinglyProgram Coordinator

hannah robertsProgram Assistant

anthony venaInformation Technology Manager

emily whelchelProgram & Member Engagement Manager

BOA R D OF D I R E C T O R S

jeffrey s. aroninChairman & CEOMarathon Pharmaceuticals

patricia h. besserManaging DirectorU.S. Trust Bank of America Private Wealth Management

suzanne s. bettmanCAO & General CounselLSC Communications

greg brownChairman & CEOMotorola Solutions

debra a. cafaroChairman & CEOVentas

keith cardozaPrincipal & CIOBrownson, Rehmus & Foxworth

elizabeth connellyNational Segment Head, Healthcare, Higher Education and Nonprofit BankingJPMorgan Chase & Co.

james a. dezellarManaging DirectorChicago Equity Partners

mary dillonCEOUlta Beauty

theodore l. dysartVice ChairmanHeidrick & Struggles

charles l. evansPresident & CEO Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

brian d. fabesCEOCivic Consulting Alliance

michael w. ferro, jr .Chairman & CEOMerrick Ventures

jeanne gangFounder & PrincipalStudio Gang

margo georgiadisPresident, AmericasGoogle

ilene s. gordonChairman, President & CEOIngredion Incorporated

james grayCEO G-Bar Limited Partnership

FounderoptionsXpress

kenneth c. griffinFounder & CEOCitadel

dean m. harrisonPresident & CEONorthwestern Memorial HealthCare

jack hartmanPresident & COOSDI Presence

david g. herroDeputy Chairman & CIO International EquitiesHarris Associates

mellody hobsonPresidentAriel Investments

kym hubbardRetired Treasurer, CIO & Head of Global InvestmentsErnst & Young

michael c. kraussCo-Founder & PresidentMarket Strategy Group

anil kumarCo-Founder & CEOQuinnox

robert a. livingstonPresident & CEODover Corporation

phyllis lockettCEOLEAP Innovations

juan r. lucianoChairman, President & CEOADM

roxanne m. martinoManaging PartnerOceanM19

martin h. nesbittCo-CEOThe Vistria Group

anne r. pramaggiorePresident & CEOComEd

j.b. pritzkerManaging PartnerPritzker Group

james reynoldsChairman & CEOLoop Capital Markets

thomas s. rickettsExecutive Chairman Chicago Cubs

Chairman Incapital

desiree rogersCEOJohnson Publishing Company

manuel sanchezFounder & Managing PartnerSanchez, Daniels & Hoffman

scott santiChairman & CEO Illinois Tool Works

alejandro silvaRetired ChairmanEvans Food Group

greg d. smithEVP of Business Development and Strategy & CFOThe Boeing Company

donald thompsonCEOCleveland Avenue

glenn f. tiltonRetired Chairman of the BoardUnited Continental Holdings

michael j. walkerPresidentSpaceLogik

gregory d. wassonCo-Founder & PresidentWasson Enterprise

reeve b. waudFounder & Managing PartnerWaud Capital Partners

donna f. zarconePresident & CEOThe Economic Club of Chicago

andrea l. zoppDeputy MayorCity of Chicago

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T he Membership Committee consists of 75 members who serve on 10 sub-

committees, each one representing specific industries and occupations.

The subcommittees are responsible for reviewing proposals that members

submit for consideration. Their foremost objective is to fill each available club

membership with the best candidate possible. The entire Membership Committee

meets four times a year to elect new members. Since vacancies are not filled in

chronological order, it is not unusual for a very strong candidate to remain on

the waitlist for two years or more. Since its formation, the Club has worked to

attract a diverse membership by age, profession and background, with a particular

emphasis on identifying younger members so that the ideas and ideals of one

generation will be passed on to the next.

For an individual to be considered for membership,

two current members must

serve as sponsors for that candidate.

T W O S P O N S O R S B I OG R A P H Y & P R O P O S A L

Sponsors must provide the Club a biography along

with a completed proposal for membership.

C O M M I T T E E S E L E C T I O N

At the quarterly meetings of the Membership Committee,

selected candidates are elected to membership.

I N T E R V I E W

A representative of the corresponding membership

subcommittee will review the proposal

and determine if an interview will take place.

Both sponsors must provide a letter of support,

detailing the reasons the candidate

should be considered for membership.

Additional letters of support are welcome.

L E T T E R S O F S U P P O R T AT T E N D A D I N N E R M E E T I N G

A candidate is required to attend a Dinner Meeting,

preferably with their sponsor.

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