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Michael W.
Ferro is the founder of YCharts, Inc. (2009), higi SH LLC (2012), Click Commerce, Inc. (1994), and Merrick Ventures LLC (2007).
He is also the founder of WHITIA. Mr. Ferro's current job(s) include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Merrick RIS LLC, Chairman at The Chicago Community Trust, Director at RAND Health, Director at Children's Memorial Foundation, Director at The Big Shoulders Fund, Director at Northwestern Memorial Foundation, Director at New Schools for Chicago, Trustee at Northwestern University, Trustee at The Field Museum of Natural History, Trustee at The Commercial Club of Chicago, Member at Young Presidents' Organization, Inc., Trustee at The Museum of Science & Industry, and Trustee at Joffrey Ballet.
Mr. Ferro's former job(s) include Non-Executive Chairman at Tribune Publishing Co. (2016-2018), Co-Chairman at Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, Chairman at Merge Healthcare, Inc. (2008-2015), Director at SoCore Energy LLC, Director at Ann & Robert H.
Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Director at Lyric Opera of Chicago, Director at The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois), Director at After School Matters, Inc., and Director at Wrapports LLC.
Mr. Ferro's education history includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois.
Michael W. Ferro active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Merrick Ventures LLC
Merrick Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Merrick Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of packaged software, hospitality and air freight couriers. It provides financing for buyout capital requirements. | Chief Executive Officer | 2006-12-31 |
Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science & Industry
Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science & Industry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a museum | Director/Board Member | - |
The Field Museum of Natural History
The Field Museum of Natural History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a public museum | Director/Board Member | - |
Joffrey Ballet
Joffrey Ballet Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides dance education services | Director/Board Member | - |
Northwestern University
Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
The Chicago Community Trust
The Chicago Community Trust Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides charity services | Chairman | - |
Northwestern Memorial Foundation
Northwestern Memorial Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Director/Board Member | - |
The Big Shoulders Fund
The Big Shoulders Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides financial support to catholic schools | Director/Board Member | - |
The Commercial Club of Chicago
The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization | Director/Board Member | 2011-03-28 |
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Training of Michael W. Ferro
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 29 |
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Click Commerce, Inc. /Old/
Click Commerce, Inc. /Old/ Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software solutions for research administration and compliance industry | Technology Services |
Socore Energy Corp.
Socore Energy Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides unique, full service solar solutions to largest retailers, municipalities, and commercial property owners | Commercial Services |
Tribune Publishing Co.
Tribune Publishing Co. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Publishes daily newspapers and community publications | Consumer Services |
Northwestern University
Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Chicago Community Trust
The Chicago Community Trust Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides charity services | Commercial Services |
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides healthcare services to children | Health Services |
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides live theatrical presentations | Consumer Services |
The Field Museum of Natural History
The Field Museum of Natural History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a public museum | Consumer Services |
The Commercial Club of Chicago
The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization | Commercial Services |
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc.
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides professional membership services | Commercial Services |
The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois)
The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in fostering connections among leaders to encourage dialogue on important economic and social issues | Commercial Services |
RAND Health | |
Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science & Industry
Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science & Industry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a museum | Consumer Services |
Children's Memorial Foundation | |
Joffrey Ballet
Joffrey Ballet Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides dance education services | Commercial Services |
The Big Shoulders Fund
The Big Shoulders Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides financial support to catholic schools | Commercial Services |
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as non-profit organization, which supports entrepreneurs for startup | Commercial Services |
Northwestern Memorial Foundation
Northwestern Memorial Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
Merge Healthcare, Inc.
Merge Healthcare, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides medical imaging and information software development services | Health Services |
Merrick Ventures LLC
Merrick Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Merrick Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of packaged software, hospitality and air freight couriers. It provides financing for buyout capital requirements. | Finance |
Merrick RIS LLC | |
After School Matters, Inc.
After School Matters, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides after-school and summer programs for high school teens | Commercial Services |
YCharts, Inc.
YCharts, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a web based financial research and analysis platform for asset managers and advisors | Technology Services |
WHITIA | |
New Schools for Chicago
New Schools for Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a school | Consumer Services |
Wrapports LLC
Wrapports LLC Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Publishes daily and weekly newspapers | Consumer Services |
higi SH LLC
higi SH LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a consumer digital health engagement company that allows users to track and share biometric & lifestyle data from medical stations | Technology Services |
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center /Incubator/
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center /Incubator/ Investment ManagersFinance Chicagoland Entr Center invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
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