Thomas Ricketts
Chairman at Hickory Street Capital LLC
Network origin in Thomas Ricketts first degree
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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.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Other Consumer Services | 120 |
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.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 111 |
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
 Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that represents over 1,000 member companies in various industries. The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is based in Chicago, IL, and represents businesses from all industries. The members collectively employ 400,000 employees and generate $24 billion in revenue. The chamber combines the power of membership with its legacy of leadership and business advocacy to drive a dynamic economy. The organization offers extensive benefits and opportunities for members at every level, including networking, professional development, and business advocacy.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 43 |
Ameritrade Holding Corp.
 Ameritrade Holding Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Ameritrade Holding Corp. develops and provides innovative brokerage products and services tailored to meet the varying investing and portfolio management needs of individual investors and institutional distribution partners. The company is headquartered in Omaha, NE.
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| Extinct | Investment Banks/Brokers | 29 |
Meijer, Inc.
 Meijer, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade Meijer, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets and pharmacies. It offers various products in the areas of baby and toddler, clothing and accessories, crafts and art supplies, electronics and computers, furniture and home products, garden and outdoor, gift cards, groceries, health and beauty, home utility and care, jewelry and watches, kitchen and dining, pet supplies, sporting goods, toys, games and bikes, and video games, as well as fresh produce and meat, pharmaceutical products, and apparel. The company was founded by Frederik Gerhard Hendrik Meijerand in 1934 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.
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| Subsidiary | Department Stores | 20 |
Chicago Cubs Baseball Club LLC
 Chicago Cubs Baseball Club LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Chicago Cubs Baseball Club LLC owns and operates a professional baseball franchise. It market and distribute clothing apparel, baseball and gift cards, books and collectible items. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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| Holding Company | Movies/Entertainment | 12 |
| Extinct | Financial Conglomerates | 9 | |
Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau
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| Private Company | 6 | |
Mesirow Financial, Inc.
 Mesirow Financial, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance A subsidiary of Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc., Mesirow Financial, Inc. is a broker/dealer headquartered in Chicago with an additional office in New York City. The firm provides a full array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research. Mesirow was founded in 1937 by Norman Mesirow.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Banks/Brokers | 6 |
InspereX Technologies LLC
 InspereX Technologies LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance InspereX Technologies LLC is a leading securities underwriter and distributor that provides a diverse network of financial professionals access to a wide range of investment opportunities. The American company's cloud software is changing how fixed income markets and market-linked products are viewed, evaluated, perceived, and traded. The private company offers online investor education for InterNotes® Resources, Sovereigns, Supranationals and Agencies (SSA) Resources, & Brokered Certificates of Deposit Resources. The company's mission is to use innovation to put clients first, inspire trust, improve liquidity, and deliver best execution. InspereX's vision is to give participants better control over executing their strategies and achieving their goals. John D. DesPrez has been the CEO of the company since 2021.
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| Private Company | Investment Banks/Brokers | 3 |
The Wood Family Foundation
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| Foundation/Endowment | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 3 |
Marquee Raine Acquisition Sponsor GP Ltd.
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| Private Company | 2 | |
Hickory Street Capital LLC
 Hickory Street Capital LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Hickory Street Capital LLC provides real estate development services. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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| Private Company | Real Estate Development | 2 |
Marquee 360
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| Private Company | 2 | |
Marquee Sports Network
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| Private Company | 1 |
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Companies connected to Thomas Ricketts via their personal network
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The Commercial Club of Chicago
 The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Commercial Club of Chicago works to shape the future of the region to make it a better place for everyone to live, work, and do business. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company's civic committee has announced violence reduction goals and commitments to help address public safety. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
The Big Shoulders Fund
 The Big Shoulders Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Big Shoulders Fund provides financial services. The company was founded by James J. O'Connor, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin and Fred O'Connor in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Museum of Science & Industry
 The Museum of Science & Industry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry operates as a museum. It conduct exhibitions in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Other Consumer Services | 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 | |
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 | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
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 | 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 | |
The Chicago Community Trust
 The Chicago Community Trust Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Community Trust provides charity services. It offers services to organizations such as social services agencies, schools, health centers, museums and theaters in the Chicago area. The firm provides charitable resources in the arts and culture, basic human needs, community development, education and health sectors. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
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 | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Merrick Ventures LLC
 Merrick Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Merrick Ventures LLC (Merrick Ventures ) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Michael W. Ferro. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Ravinia Festival Association
 Ravinia Festival Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Ravinia Festival Association provides professional music shows. Its programs include reach programs, teach programs, instrument game, and program for jazz. The company was founded in 1904 and is located in Highland Park, IL. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| EXELON CORPORATION | Electric Utilities | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Human Resources Officer | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago Booth School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| The Chicago Club | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal President Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
 Northwestern Memorial Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Northwestern Memorial Hospital provides healthcare services. The firm offers acute and tertiary inpatient care, ambulatory care, wellness and prevention programs. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Chicago Horticultural Society
 Chicago Horticultural Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chicago Botanic Garden promotes understanding and conservation of plants. Its activities include educational & horticulture programs such as representing varied landscape elements and specialty collections, plant conservation, as well as art, culture, and humanities programs. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Glencoe, IL | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Rush University Medical Center
 Rush University Medical Center Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Rush University Medical Center engages in the provision of health care services. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Wrapports LLC
 Wrapports LLC Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Wrapports LLC publishes daily and weekly newspapers. The firm looks at underperforming businesses, underserved markets and opportunities to disrupt legacy media business models. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Publishing: Newspapers | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Arthur Andersen LLP
 Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ABBOTT LABORATORIES | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
Academy for Urban School Leadership
 Academy for Urban School Leadership Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Academy For Urban School Leadership provides teacher preparation and school management services. The company provides its services in Chicago. The company was founded by Martin Jesse Koldyke in 2001 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Art Institute of Chicago | College/University | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Healthcare Leadership Council
 Healthcare Leadership Council Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Healthcare Leadership Council operates as a organization focusing on the provision of a healthcare system. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Medical/Nursing Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Joffrey Ballet
 Joffrey Ballet Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Joffrey Ballet provides dance education services. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center /Incubator/
 Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center /Incubator/ Investment ManagersFinance Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center /Incubator/ (Chicagoland Entr Center) is a venture capital subsidiary of Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman | |
| ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. | Auto Parts: OEM | Human Resources Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center
 Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center provides business development advisory services. It helps clients by providing financing, sales and client development, mentoring, peer-to-peer exchange, grant and new ventures accelerating services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman | |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | College/University | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Georgetown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Allstate Insurance Co.
 Allstate Insurance Co. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Allstate Insurance Co. provides insurance and financial services. It offers property, liability, life, reinsurance and commercial insurance services. The firm's clients include individuals, institutions and commercial organizations. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Multi-Line Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing | |
After School Matters, Inc.
 After School Matters, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services After School Matters, Inc. provides after-school and summer programs for high school teens. It offers teen innovative out-of-school activities through science37, sports37, tech37, words37, and gallery37 programs. The company was founded by Maggie Daley and Lois Weisberg in 1991 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Notre Dame | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Duchossois Group, Inc.
 The Duchossois Group, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Duchossois Group, Inc. operates as an alternative investment manager. It provides management support, and capital resources. The company was founded by Richard L. Duchossois in 1983 and is headquartered in Elmhurst, IL. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
| City of Chicago (Illinois) | Municipality | Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Endeavor Health LLC
 Endeavor Health LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Northshore University Healthsystem provides healthcare services. The firm offers family, nuclear, pulmonary medicine, plastic surgery and surgical services. It also offers teaching and research programs, and trauma, prenatal and mammography centers. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Evanston, IL. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| W.W. GRAINGER, INC. | Wholesale Distributors | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| United States Naval Academy | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Chairman Undergraduate Degree | |
| ABBVIE INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member President | |
| Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago | General Government | Chairman Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree |
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| United States | 50 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 19 |
| Commercial Services | 13 |
| Finance | 7 |
| Health Services | 6 |
| Health Technology | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 694 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 267 |
| Chairman | 147 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 101 |
| President | 99 |
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| Norman R. Bobins | 56 |
| Antonio Gracias | 42 |
| John Rowe | 40 |
| Ana Dutra | 35 |
| Glenn Tilton | 35 |
| Craig Duchossois | 34 |
| Harry Kraemer | 34 |
| Larry Richman | 33 |
| Michael Polsky | 31 |
| John A. Canning | 30 |
| Michael W. Ferro | 29 |
| Roger Deromedi | 26 |
| Russel Fradin | 26 |
| Manny Sanchez | 26 |
| Kermit Crawford | 25 |
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