Patrick Ryan

Founder at RYAN SPECIALTY HOLDINGS, INC.

Net worth: 8 119 M $ as of 2026-04-29

88 year

81 connections

Finance

Consumer Services

Transportation

Network origin in Patrick Ryan first degree

Entity	Entity type	Industry
Aon Global Ltd. (United Kingdom) Aon Global Ltd. (United Kingdom) Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance brokerage, risk management and human capital consulting services 42	SUB	Insurance Brokers/Services	42
The Big Shoulders Fund The Big Shoulders Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides financial support to catholic schools 26	NPO	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	26
Ryan Specialty LLC Ryan Specialty LLC Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Operates as an insurance company that provides distribution, underwriting, product development, administration and risk management services 13	HOL	Insurance Brokers/Services	13
Northwestern University Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University 4	COL	Other Consumer Services	4
TRIBUNE MEDIA CO 0	SUB	Broadcasting	0
Penske Corp. Penske Corp. Other TransportationTransportation Provides transportation services 0	PVT	Other Transportation	0
First National Bank of Chicago (Illinois) First National Bank of Chicago (Illinois) Major BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services 0	EXT	Major Banks	0
INCISENT Technologies, Inc. INCISENT Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Develops consumer optimization and business intelligence technologies 0	PVT	Information Technology Services	0
Kellogg School of Management Kellogg School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University 0	COL	Other Consumer Services	0
Northwestern University School of Law Northwestern University School of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University 0	COL	Other Consumer Services	0
RYAN SPECIALTY HOLDINGS, INC. 0	PUB	Insurance Brokers/Services	0
RSG Intermediate Holdco, Inc. 0	PVT		0

Chart of Companies connected to the second degree

Multi-company connection

Companies connected to Patrick Ryan via their personal network

Company	Sector	Related people	Main position
Cardinal Health, Inc. Cardinal Health, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes pharmaceuticals and engages in manufacturing & sale of medical, surgical and laboratory supplies	Medical Distributors	Lester Knight Michael O'Halleran Richard Notebaert J. Losh	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Commonwealth Edison Co. Commonwealth Edison Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates overhead and underground power transmission and distribution facilities	Electric Utilities	Edgar Jannotta James J. O'Connor Frank Clark John Rogers Terence Donnelly	Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member President
Corning, Inc. Corning, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Manufactures specialty glass and ceramics	Electronic Components	James J. O'Connor Glenn Tilton John A. Canning Lewis Steverson	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Administrative Officer
GATX Corp. GATX Corp. RailroadsTransportation Leases and maintains railcars	Railroads	Michael E. Murphy Diane Aigotti John Rogers	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
McDonald's Corp. McDonald's Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates and franchises a food restaurant chain	Restaurants	Andrew McKenna John Rogers Gloria Santona	Chairman Director/Board Member General Counsel
Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance MFIM employs a traditional value-oriented investment strategy that spans market-caps. The firm analyzes a vast universe of data in order to select investments that meet their standards of quality and fit within the client’s risk profile. Investments are typically made in mutual funds, equities, fixed income products, and alternative investments. MFIM uses both a top-down approach and a company-specific, catalyst-driven philosophy.	Investment Managers	Richard Price Kristin Beal Patrick G. Gibbs	Chairman Portfolio Manager-Equities Corporate Officer/Principal
Motorola, Inc. Motorola, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Develops communication and electronic solutions	Telecommunications Equipment	Gregory Brown Warren E. Holtsberg Lewis Steverson	Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel
UAL Corp. UAL Corp. AirlinesTransportation Provides air transportation services	Airlines	Tom O'Toole James J. O'Connor Glenn Tilton	Sales & Marketing Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer
Click Commerce, Inc. /Old/ Click Commerce, Inc. /Old/ Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software solutions for research administration and compliance industry	Packaged Software	Andrew McKenna Michael W. Ferro William Devers June E. Drewry	Director/Board Member Founder Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Exelon Corp. Exelon Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Functions as a holding company whose subsidiaries provides energy transmission and distribution services	Electric Utilities	Edgar Jannotta Frank Clark John Rogers John A. Canning	Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
University of Notre Dame University of Notre Dame Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Other Consumer Services	Andrew McKenna Diane Aigotti Richard Notebaert Carolyn Woo John A. Buck Byron Spruell	Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member
Duke University Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Other Consumer Services	John A. Canning Charlie Bobrinskoy Frank Phillips	Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree
Harvard University Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Other Consumer Services	James J. O'Connor J. Losh R. Eden Martin	Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Northwestern Memorial Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates hospitals	Hospital/Nursing Management	Glenn Tilton Gregory Brown John A. Canning Larry Richman	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman
Aon Risk Services Cos., Inc. Aon Risk Services Cos., Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Offers retail brokering, risk management & underwriting services	Investment Banks/Brokers	Ted Devine Stephen P. McGill Mark Strickel	President Chairman President
First National Bank of Chicago (Illinois) First National Bank of Chicago (Illinois) Major BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services	Major Banks	Andrew McKenna John A. Canning Lori P. Marin	Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
The University of Chicago The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Other Consumer Services	Edgar Jannotta John Rogers Henry Bienen Janet S. Henry Lori P. Marin Kristin Beal	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree
University of Illinois University of Illinois Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Other Consumer Services	Ernest Santi Michael W. Ferro Michael Anthony Conway R. Eden Martin Warren E. Holtsberg	Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
Georgetown University Georgetown University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Other Consumer Services	James J. O'Connor William Doyle Vincent E. Gallagher	Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree
The Chicago Community Trust The Chicago Community Trust Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides charity services	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Frank Clark Glenn Tilton Michael W. Ferro John A. Canning	Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman
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	Hospital/Nursing Management	Andrew McKenna Gregory Case Kenneth Velo Michael W. Ferro William Devers	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago General GovernmentGovernment Federal reserve bank	General Government	Ernest Santi Gregory Brown John A. Canning	Chairman Chairman Chairman
World Business Chicago World Business Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic data and statistical assistance services	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Michael O'Halleran Gregory Case Glenn Tilton Gregory Brown Richard Price Larry Richman John A. Buck Byron Spruell	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment	Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds	D. Findlay Gregory Brown Henry Bienen	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member
Lyric Opera of Chicago Lyric Opera of Chicago Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides live theatrical presentations	Movies/Entertainment	Andrew McKenna Edgar Jannotta Ernest Santi Glenn Tilton Robert Morrison Michael W. Ferro John A. Buck	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal
The Field Museum of Natural History The Field Museum of Natural History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a public museum	Other Consumer Services	Gregory Case Glenn Tilton Michael W. Ferro John A. Canning Richard Price Larry Richman	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
The Commercial Club of Chicago The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Michael O'Halleran Andrew McKenna Frank Clark Ernest Santi Glenn Tilton Michael W. Ferro R. Eden Martin Richard Price Larry Richman Byron Spruell	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member President Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
The Executives Club of Chicago The Executives Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a premier membership organization and business forum	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Glenn Tilton William Doyle Richard Price Larry Richman Byron Spruell Lewis Steverson	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Richard Price Larry Richman Terence Donnelly	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates music bands and orchestra	Movies/Entertainment	Tom O'Toole Frank Clark Ernest Santi John Rogers R. Eden Martin Gloria Santona	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
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	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Michael O'Halleran Frank Clark Ernest Santi Gregory Case Diane Aigotti Glenn Tilton Gregory Brown Michael W. Ferro John A. Canning Charlie Bobrinskoy Richard Price Larry Richman Byron Spruell Lewis Steverson	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science & Industry Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science & Industry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a museum	Other Consumer Services	Andrew McKenna James J. O'Connor Frank Clark Ernest Santi Glenn Tilton Robert Morrison Michael W. Ferro William Devers John A. Canning Charlie Bobrinskoy Larry Richman Byron Spruell	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Ravinia Festival Association Ravinia Festival Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides professional music shows	Movies/Entertainment	Ernest Santi Harvey N. Medvin R. Eden Martin Richard Price Larry Richman	Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as independent nonpartisan membership organization that provides insight and influence the public disclosure on critical global issues	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	D. Findlay Ernest Santi Glenn Tilton Gregory Brown Henry Bienen	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Rush University Medical Center Rush University Medical Center Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides health care services	Medical/Nursing Services	Ernest Santi John Rogers Gloria Santona Richard Price	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
The Chicago Urban League The Chicago Urban League Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic, educational and social progress for African Americans	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	John Rogers Larry Richman Byron Spruell	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Aon Foundation Aon Foundation Aon Foundation is a company based in Chicago, IL.		Gregory Case John Rogers Robert Morrison	Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member
The Chicago Club The Chicago Club Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a social club that provides catering and event services	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Gregory Brown Charlie Bobrinskoy Larry Richman Byron Spruell	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member President Corporate Officer/Principal
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.	Investment Managers	Andrew McKenna Richard Notebaert Michael W. Ferro William Devers John A. Canning	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
United Way of Metro Chicago, Inc. United Way of Metro Chicago, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operate as non-profit organization, which allocate funds for health, education, financial stability and safety	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Andrew McKenna Frank Clark Ernest Santi R. Eden Martin	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organization of senior leaders in the region who represents the business, education, cultural and philanthropic sectors	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Ernest Santi Glenn Tilton Gregory Brown John A. Buck	Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal
UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS, INC.	Airlines	Tom O'Toole James J. O'Connor Glenn Tilton	President Director/Board Member Chairman
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business The University of Chicago Booth School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Other Consumer Services	Ted Devine Charlie Bobrinskoy Miles Wuller	Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin
Aon Corp. Aon Corp. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance and risk management services	Insurance Brokers/Services	Michael O'Halleran Gregory Case Diane Aigotti Richard Notebaert	President Chief Executive Officer Treasurer Director/Board Member
Wrapports LLC Wrapports LLC Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Publishes daily and weekly newspapers	Publishing: Newspapers	Michael W. Ferro John A. Canning Richard Price	Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member
AON PLC	Insurance Brokers/Services	Lester Knight Gregory Case Richard Notebaert J. Losh Carolyn Woo Gloria Santona Byron Spruell	Chairman Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Harvard Business School Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Other Consumer Services	Michael E. Murphy Edgar Jannotta Gregory Case	Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin
Kellogg School of Management Kellogg School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Other Consumer Services	Tom O'Toole David Bolger Ernest Santi Phil Arnold Warren E. Holtsberg	Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree
DePaul University College of Law DePaul University College of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Other Consumer Services	Andrew McKenna Frank Clark Joseph Patrick Hoffmann	Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree
RYAN SPECIALTY HOLDINGS, INC.	Insurance Brokers/Services	Michael O'Halleran Andrew McKenna D. Findlay David Bolger Diane Aigotti John Rogers William Devers Henry Bienen Timothy Turner Lisa Paschal	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Human Resources Officer

Statistics

International

United States	50
Ireland	2

Sectoral

Consumer Services	18
Commercial Services	12
Finance	8
Transportation	4
Health Services	4

Operational

Director/Board Member	575
Corporate Officer/Principal	205
Chairman	108
Independent Dir/Board Member	86
President	77

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Glenn Tilton	35
Henry Bienen	34
Larry Richman	33
John Rogers	31
Andrew McKenna	31
J. Losh	30
John A. Canning	30
Michael W. Ferro	29
Michael O'Halleran	26
Gregory Brown	26
Frank Clark	24
D. Findlay	23
Ernest Santi	23
Tom O'Toole	22
Gloria Santona	22

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