J. Michael Millis

Director/Board Member at Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network

65 year

Consumer Services

Health Technology

Health Services

Network origin in J. Michael Millis first degree

Entity	Entity type	Industry
The University of Chicago 126	College/University	Other Consumer Services	126
University of Tennessee 92	College/University	Other Consumer Services	92
Vital Therapies, Inc. Vital Therapies, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Vital Therapies, Inc. operates as a biotherapeutic company, which develops a cell-based therapy targeting the treatment of acute forms of liver failure. Its product candidate, ELAD System, is a human cell-based bio-artificial liver support system that operates outside the body or extracorporeal. The company was founded in May 2003 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. 21	Extinct	Pharmaceuticals: Major	21
University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Natural Science 1	College/University	Other Consumer Services	1
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network is a non-profit organization that coordinates organ and tissue donation and provides public education on donation in the Northwest region. The private company is based in Itasca, IL. The company works with 180 hospitals and serve 12 million people in their donation service area. Since 1986, they have saved the lives of more than 23,000 organ transplant recipients and improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of tissue transplant recipients. The CEO of the company is Harry Wilkins. 1	Private Company	Medical/Nursing Services	1

Chart of Companies connected to the second degree

Multi-company connection

Companies connected to J. Michael Millis via their personal network

Company	Sector	Related people	Main position
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	Mark J. Ratain John W. McCarter Neil Novich Daniel L. Doctoroff Stanford J. Goldblatt Robert Haselkorn Mohamad Mikati Eric J. Bieber	Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business	College/University	Peter May James Kilts Karen L. Katen John A. Edwardson Robert W. Lane Jason Tyler Byron Trott Meredith Mendes	Masters Business Admin Founder Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin
Harvard Business School	College/University	Edgar D. Jannotta Jamie Dimon Richard P. Strubel Muneer Satter Kenneth Keller Frank Baker	Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin
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	Edward L. Kaplan Craig Duchossois Muneer Satter Russ W. Rosenzweig Michael Davidson Jan Chirchirillo	Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree
Princeton University	College/University	Edgar D. Jannotta John Rogers John W. McCarter Jason Tyler Robert Haselkorn Frank Wilczek	Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree
American Academy of Arts & Sciences American Academy of Arts & Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Academy of Arts & Sciences is an organization that honors excellence and brings together leaders. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Arthur Harold Rubenstein John Rogers David Rubenstein Shutsung Liao Frank Wilczek Graeme I. Bell	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
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	Edgar D. Jannotta Mary Tolan Robert W. Lane Andrew M. Rosenfield Olufunmilayo Falusi Olopade	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
National Academy of Sciences National Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Hugo Sonnenschein Shutsung Liao Robert Haselkorn Paul F. Boulos Frank Wilczek	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal 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	Craig Duchossois Byron Trott Muneer Satter Antonio Gracias Brett Hart	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Illinois Institute of Technology	College/University	Edward L. Kaplan Craig Duchossois Russ W. Rosenzweig Antonio Gracias	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member
University of Illinois	College/University	Lance Grande Melissa Gilliam Krishna Ramachandran Michelle LeBeau	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree
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.	Other Consumer Services	John W. McCarter Neil Novich Antonio Gracias Lance Grande	President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal
The University of Chicago Law School	College/University	David Rubenstein Andrew M. Rosenfield Antonio Gracias Brett Hart	Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Graduate Degree
The University of Chicago Medical Center The University of Chicago Medical Center Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services The University of Chicago Medical Center includes a primary adult care hospital, a children's hospital, a women's health and maternity facility, an outpatient care center, a network of area physicians and a home health care organization. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Hospital/Nursing Management	Craig Duchossois Arthur Harold Rubenstein Andrew Alper Michelle LeBeau	Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.	Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds	Jamie Dimon David Rubenstein Muneer Satter Nassef Onsi Nagib Sawiris	Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member
Art Institute of Chicago	College/University	Thomas Pritzker John A. Edwardson Byron Trott Andrew M. Rosenfield	Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY	Publishing: Newspapers	James Kilts John Rogers Donald M. Stewart Hays Golden	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.	Investment Banks/Brokers	Byron Trott Antonio Gracias Andrew Alper Frank Baker	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
National Academy of Medicine (United States) National Academy of Medicine (United States) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Academy of Medicine (United States) is based in Washington and is focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals through various initiatives. These initiatives include the clinician well-being collaborative, which aims to accelerate the implementation of a national plan for health workforce well-being, and the development of a code of conduct for the use of artificial intelligence in health care. The organization also provides resources to support meaningful community engagement in health and health care programs and policies. Recently, the National Academy of Medicine announced the appointment of Mandy Cohen, a member of the organization, as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, the organization has released a publication celebrating 50 years of progress in biomedical science, health, and health care.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Melissa Gilliam Olufunmilayo Falusi Olopade Graeme I. Bell	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Argonne National Laboratory Argonne National Laboratory Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Argonne National Laboratory provides research and technology services. Its research areas include computer science, energy, environmental management, and industrial technology. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Lemont, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Walter Massey John W. McCarter Melissa Gilliam	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Aon Global Ltd. (United Kingdom) Aon Global Ltd. (United Kingdom) Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Aon Plc is engaged in the provision of a range of risk, retirement, and health solutions. It operates through Aon United segment. The Aon United segment gives advice and solutions to clients focused on risk, retirement, and health through five principal products and service revenue lines: Commercial Risk Solutions, Reinsurance Solutions, Retirement Solutions, Health Solutions, and Data and Analytic Services. The Commercial Risk Solutions includes retail brokerage, cyber solutions, global risk consulting, and captives. The Reinsurance Solutions comprises treaty and facultative reinsurance brokerage and capital markets. The Retirement Solutions consists core retirement, investment consulting, and talent, rewards and performance. The Health Solutions involves in heath and benefits brokerage and healthcare exchanges. The Data and Analytic Services composes of Affinity, Aon InPoint, and ReView. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.	Insurance Brokers/Services	Edgar D. Jannotta John Rogers Janet S. Henry	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Portfolio Manager-Fixed Income
Catalyst, Inc. Catalyst, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Catalyst, Inc. provides research and advisory services. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Joseph L. Neubauer Jamie Dimon Karen L. Katen	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
The Business Council The Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Council operates as an organization of business leaders. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Jamie Dimon David Rubenstein Satya Nadella	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman
American Philosophical Society American Philosophical Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Philosophical Society is an organization that hosts biannual general meetings for its members, families, and distinguished guests. The non-profit company is based in Philadelphia, PA. The meetings cater to the diverse interests and expertise of attendees and provide a unique opportunity to indulge the audience’s breadth of intellectual curiosity. The society has an exceptional collection of over 13 million manuscripts, objects, books, images, and works of art covering various topics such as early and revolutionary history, natural history, Indian linguistics and culture, nuclear physics, computer development, medical science, genetics and eugenics, and the development of cultural anthropology.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Hugo Sonnenschein David Rubenstein Olufunmilayo Falusi Olopade	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Purdue University	College/University	John A. Edwardson Mark Achler Michelle LeBeau	Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
University of Michigan	College/University	Max S. Bell Brett Hart Sabrina Libby-Isherwood	Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association operates music bands and orchestras. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL.	Movies/Entertainment	John Rogers John A. Edwardson Russ W. Rosenzweig	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal
The Marine Biological Laboratory The Marine Biological Laboratory Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Marine Biological Laboratory provides research and educational services. It offers a range of courses, workshops, conferences, and internships, discovery-based education programs and courses. The firm s a private marine laboratory, supporting scientists and staff working in such fields as cell and developmental biology, ecology, microbiology, molecular evolution, global infectious disease, neurobiology, and sensory physiology. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Woods Hole, MA.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Walter Massey John W. McCarter Robert Haselkorn	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Duke University Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.	College/University	David Rubenstein Matthew Rhodes-Kropf	Chairman Doctorate Degree
PFIZER, INC.	Pharmaceuticals: Major	James Kilts Karen L. Katen	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Loyola University of Chicago	College/University	Mary Tolan Jan Chirchirillo	Director/Board Member Graduate Degree
University of California, Berkeley	College/University	Stephen B. H. Kent Duane Nash	Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree
Aerpio Therapeutics, Inc. Aerpio Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Aerpio Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing innovative therapies for vascular diseases. The firm develops small molecules and monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of vascular disease and enhancement of wound healing. Its two lead programs include a tie-2 activator for diabetic macular edema and vascular leak, and a hypoxia-inducible factor 1-a stabilizer for wound healing and the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. The company was founded by Joseph H. Gardner and Robert Shalwitz in 2011 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.	Pharmaceuticals: Major	Muneer Satter Duane Nash	Chairman Director/Board Member
Yale University	College/University	Mark J. Ratain Melissa Gilliam	Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree
Harvard Law School	College/University	Muneer Satter Meredith Mendes	Graduate Degree Graduate Degree
The Phi Beta Kappa Society The Phi Beta Kappa Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Phi Beta Kappa Society operates as an organization for liberal arts and science education. The non-profit company is based in Washington.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	David Rubenstein Meredith Mendes	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.	Major Banks	Jamie Dimon Nassef Onsi Nagib Sawiris	Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal
PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY	Household/Personal Care	James Kilts Kenneth Keller	Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing
United Airlines, Inc. United Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation United Airlines, Inc. engages in the provision of passenger airline transportation services. It offers business products, United Airlines credit cards, premier access travel services, gift certificates, gift registry, travel products, and trip insurance. The company was founded by Walter T. Varney in 1934 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Airlines	John A. Edwardson Brett Hart	President President
Center for Strategic & International Studies, Inc. Center for Strategic & International Studies, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Center for Strategic & International Studies, Inc. provides strategic insights & policy solutions to decision makers in government, international institutions, the private sector, and civil society. Its projects focus on areas such as AIDS, arms control, conflict resolution, NATO, the environment, immigration, intelligence, trade, health care, OPEC, space policy, and terrorism. The company was founded in 1962 by David M. Abshire and Admiral Arleigh Burke and is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Thomas Pritzker David Rubenstein	Chairman 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	Craig Duchossois Meredith Mendes	Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal
Williams College	College/University	Richard P. Strubel Duane Nash	Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
Grocery Manufacturers Association Grocery Manufacturers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is an American company that manages food, beverage, household, and personal care products for companies worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company focuses on health and wellness, particularly reducing childhood obesity by being transparent with food labels and educating youth about their relationship with food. GMA Brands provides expert reviews on meal brands and comparison articles to help consumers make informed buying decisions. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2018.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	James Kilts Kenneth Keller	Chairman Director/Board Member
The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Kennedy Center Corporate Fund operates as a nationwide partnership of distinguished business leaders who help to mobilize corporate partners and secure critical funding. The company was founded by Harold Burson in 1977 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds	Jamie Dimon David Rubenstein	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
US-China Business Council US-China Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The US-China Business Council is an organization that provides information, advisory, advocacy, and program services to its members. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company focuses on shaping the relationship between the United States and China. USCBC offers research and analyses on Chinese government personnel, member newsletters, and advisory services to answer sector-specific and general investment questions.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	David Rubenstein Steven G. Rothmeier	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
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	Craig Duchossois Brett Hart	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Winston & Strawn LLP Winston & Strawn LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Winston & Strawn LLP provides legal services. Its service areas include antitrust & trade regulations, employment & labor relations, intellectual property, taxation & trusts, and estates to automotive, aviation, electric power, financial services, and health care. The company was founded by Frederick H. Winston in 1853 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Stanford J. Goldblatt Thomas P. Fitzgerald	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal

Statistics

International

United States	47
Belgium	2
Mexico	2
United Kingdom	2
Canada	2

Sectoral

Consumer Services	22
Commercial Services	19
Finance	4
Miscellaneous	3
Health Technology	3

Operational

Director/Board Member	765
Corporate Officer/Principal	271
Independent Dir/Board Member	149
Chairman	148
President	85

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Hugo Sonnenschein	77
Raymond Svider	49
James Kilts	48
David Rubenstein	45
Nassef Onsi Nagib Sawiris	42
Antonio Gracias	42
Frank Baker	37
Muneer Satter	35
Craig Duchossois	34
John Rogers	31
Michael Davidson	27
Faheem Hasnain	27
Karen L. Katen	26
Meredith Mendes	25
Jamie Dimon	25

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