James Wooten
Director/Board Member at HYATT HOTELS CORPORATION
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
James H.
Wooten is currently the Co-Vice Chairman-Trustees Board at 98.7WFMT, Director at Hyatt Corp., Senior Director at Ann & Robert H.
Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Independent Director at Hyatt Hotels Corp., Director at Goodwill Industries of Metropolitan Chicago, Inc., Director at Congo Square Theatre Co., Director at The Institute for Inclusion In the Legal Profession, Director at Ann & Robert H.
Lurie Childrens Hospital Foundation, Member of Executive Leadership Council, Inc., Member of American Bar Association, Trustee at Window To The World Communications, Inc., Member of Association of Corporate Counsel, Member of Society for Corporate Governance, Inc., Member of The Chicago Bar Association, and Member of Minority Corporate Counsel Association.
Formerly, Mr. Wooten worked as Secretary & Director at Instron Corp., Director at National Merit Scholarship Corp., Director at Morae Global Corp., Secretary, Senior Vice President & General Counsel at Illinois Tool Works Inc., Associate at Gardner Carton & Douglas LLP, and Member of The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) and Junior Achievement, Inc. .
Mr. Wooten holds a graduate degree from The University of Chicago and an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois (conferred in 1978).
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-20 | 7,649 ( 0.02% ) | 1 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
James Wooten active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| HYATT HOTELS CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2011-06-14 |
Congo Square Theatre Co.
 Congo Square Theatre Co. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Congo Square Theatre Co. operates as an institution of multicultural theatre. The company was founded by Derrick Sanders and Reginald Nelso in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Hyatt Corp.
 Hyatt Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Hyatt Corp. owns and operates hotels and resorts. It operates Hyatt branded hotels and resorts, under the Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt and Park Hyatt brands. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
| The Institute for Inclusion In the Legal Profession | Director/Board Member | 2011-07-24 |
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides healthcare services to children. It offers pediatric services like acute and specialty care. It also operates a pediatric home health care agency and Children's Memorial Institute for education and research. The company was founded in 1882 by Julia Foster Porter and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | 2009-04-15 |
Goodwill Industries of Metropolitan Chicago, Inc.
 Goodwill Industries of Metropolitan Chicago, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Goodwill Industries International, Inc., Goodwill Industries of Metropolitan Chicago, Inc. provides training and employment services for people with disabilities. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | 2009-04-15 |
Society for Corporate Governance, Inc.
 Society for Corporate Governance, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Society for Corporate Governance, Inc. engages in providing advisory services and providing professional development and education through seminars and conferences in corporate governance area. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2009-04-15 |
Association of Corporate Counsel
 Association of Corporate Counsel Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association of Corporate Counsel is a bar association that promotes the common professional and business interests of in-house counsel through information, education, networking, and advocacy. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. Joining ACC provides access to valuable, supportive resources for every stage of your career. Veta T. Richardson has been the CEO of the American company since 2011. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2009-04-15 |
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Training of James Wooten
| The University of Chicago | Graduate Degree |
| University of Illinois | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
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| ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. | Producer Manufacturing |
| HYATT HOTELS CORPORATION | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 20 |
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Instron Corp.
 Instron Corp. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Instron Corp. manufactures and markets materials testing instruments, systems, and accessories. Its machines evaluate the mechanical properties of materials and components using tension, compression, flexure, fatigue, impact, torsion, and hardness tests. It also offers a range of service capabilities, including calibration, training, technical support, and assistance with laboratory management. The company was founded by Harold Hindman and George Burr in 1946 and is headquartered in Norwood, MA. | Electronic Technology |
Gardner Carton & Douglas LLP
 Gardner Carton & Douglas LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Gardner Carton & Douglas LLP offers legal services in practice areas including healthcare, corporate and securities, employee benefits, labor and employment, real estate, intellectual property, litigation and government relations. The firm specified practice areas includes corporate law, corporate restructuring, government relations, health law, HR law (employee benefits and employment), Indian tribal governments, intellectual property, litigation and dispute resolution, real estate and environmental and wealth planning and philanthropy. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL | Commercial Services |
Executive Leadership Council, Inc.
 Executive Leadership Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Executive Leadership Council, Inc. operates as a preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. It increase the number of successful black executives both domestically and internationally by adding value to their development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers thereby strengthening their companies, organizations and communities. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | Commercial Services |
98.7WFMT
 98.7WFMT BroadcastingConsumer Services 98.7WFMT provides selection of classical music and fine arts programming via online streaming. The company was founded by Bernie Jacobs and Rita Jacobs in December 1951 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Services |
Hyatt Corp.
Hyatt Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Hyatt Corp. owns and operates hotels and resorts. It operates Hyatt branded hotels and resorts, under the Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt and Park Hyatt brands. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Services |
American Bar Association
 American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides healthcare services to children. It offers pediatric services like acute and specialty care. It also operates a pediatric home health care agency and Children's Memorial Institute for education and research. The company was founded in 1882 by Julia Foster Porter and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Health Services |
Window To The World Communications, Inc.
 Window To The World Communications, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Window To The World Communications, Inc. operates and manages TV broadcasting stations. It broadcasts arts, children's current events, humanities, and science programmes through its Chicago television station and radio station. The company's focuses on cultural and educational topics. It was founded in 1955 by Edward Ryerson and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Services |
Association of Corporate Counsel
Association of Corporate Counsel Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association of Corporate Counsel is a bar association that promotes the common professional and business interests of in-house counsel through information, education, networking, and advocacy. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. Joining ACC provides access to valuable, supportive resources for every stage of your career. Veta T. Richardson has been the CEO of the American company since 2011. | Commercial Services |
The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois)
 The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Club of Chicago engages in fostering connections among leaders to encourage dialogue on important economic and social issues. It also cultivates the next generation of civic leadership. The company was founded by Lucius Teter in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
National Merit Scholarship Corp.
 National Merit Scholarship Corp. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous National Merit Scholarship Corp. conducts academic scholarship competition for recognition and university scholarships. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Evanston, IL. | Miscellaneous |
Society for Corporate Governance, Inc.
Society for Corporate Governance, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Society for Corporate Governance, Inc. engages in providing advisory services and providing professional development and education through seminars and conferences in corporate governance area. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
The Chicago Bar Association
 The Chicago Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Bar Association is a voluntary membership organization consisting largely of lawyers and judges from Cook County and the state of Illinois. The private company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in the United States. The association works to establish and maintain the honor and dignity of the profession of law, promote the welfare of its members, and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the administration of justice. Founded in 1874, it is one of the oldest and most active metropolitan bar associations in the United States. | Commercial Services |
| Minority Corporate Counsel Association | |
| Junior Achievement, Inc. | |
Goodwill Industries of Metropolitan Chicago, Inc.
Goodwill Industries of Metropolitan Chicago, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Goodwill Industries International, Inc., Goodwill Industries of Metropolitan Chicago, Inc. provides training and employment services for people with disabilities. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Congo Square Theatre Co.
Congo Square Theatre Co. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Congo Square Theatre Co. operates as an institution of multicultural theatre. The company was founded by Derrick Sanders and Reginald Nelso in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Services |
| The Institute for Inclusion In the Legal Profession | |
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital Foundation | |
Morae Global Corp.
 Morae Global Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Morae Global Corp. provides legal and compliance solutions. It offers advisory and managed, dispute resolution and legal hold management services. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Commercial Services |
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