Innovation, Knowledge, Teamwork: The Power of Leadership
The 7th Annual Changing Color of Leadership Conference and Bridge Awards Dinner November 18, 2010 Hilton Chicago
Presented by
2010 Changing Color of Leadership Conference and Bridge Awards Dinner Steering Committee Honorable Richard M. Daley Mayor, City of Chicago Honorary Chairman Anthony K. Anderson Vice Chair and Midwest Managing Partner Ernst & Young LLP Gregory C. Case President and Chief Executive Officer Aon Corporation Frank M. Clark Chairman and Chief Executive Officer ComEd
Ellen M. Costello President and Chief Executive Officer Harris Financial Corp. Raymond F. McCaskey Retired Chief Executive Officer Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Douglas M. Goare Senior Vice President, Worldwide Supply Chain, McDonald’s Corporation
Andrew J. McKenna Chairman, Schwarz Supply Source Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, McDonald’s Corporation William A. Osborn Retired Chairman Northern Trust Corporation J. Christopher Reyes Co-Chairman Reyes Holdings, LLC John W. Rogers, Jr. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ariel Investments , LLC
2010-2011 Chicago United Board of Directors Officers
Board Members
Douglas Goare, Chairman Senior Vice President Worldwide Supply Chain McDonald’s Corporation
Olga Camargo Senior Vice President Mesirow Financial
Michael W. Lewis Executive Vice President Harris Bank
Michael F. DeSantiago President Primera Engineers, Ltd.
John D. Sterling Chief Executive Officer Synch-Solutions
Kathy Ford Partner Ernst & Young
Gordon Werkema First Vice President and COO Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Joseph Gregoire, Vice Chairman Regional President – Illinois PNC Bank Maria de J. Prado, Treasurer Partner Prado & Renteria CPAs, Prof. Corp. Kevin B. Brookins, Secretary Vice President, Operations Strategy & Business Intelligence ComEd, An Exelon Company James H. Skogsbergh, Immediate Past Chair President and Chief Executive Officer Advocate Health Care
Albert Grace President Loop Capital Ralph V. Hughes Regional Vice President Macy’s, Inc. Kip Kelley Resident Managing Director Aon Risk Services Central, Inc. Illinois Division, Aon Corporation
Chairman’s Council Raymond F. McCaskey, Ex-Officio Retired Chief Executive Officer Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Welcome to the 7th Annual Changing Color of Leadership Conference and Bridge Awards Dinner
November 18, 2010 Dear Conference Participants, On behalf of Chicago United, I’m proud to welcome you to the 7th Annual Changing Color of Leadership Conference and Bridge Awards Dinner. We gather together today in support of Chicago United’s long-standing mission to develop sustainable diversity in corporate America. McDonald’s, like so many of you, has embraced diversity and inclusion as a foundation of our business not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it is the smart thing to do to drive a successful business. The theme of this year’s conference says it all – “Innovation, Knowledge, Teamwork: The Power of Leadership.” Our exciting program this year offers all of us the opportunity to share best practices that will enable us to return to our workplaces energized and enthusiastic over the power of leadership in diversity and inclusion. Special congratulations to those being honored with the 2010 Bridge Awards – Frederick Waddell, Chairman and CEO of Northern Trust Corporation; John Chambers, Chairman and CEO of Cisco Systems, Inc.; and Maestro Paul Freeman, Music Director, Chicago Sinfonietta. Finally, I’d like to extend appreciation to all the sponsors, staff, volunteers, and participants who contribute to Chicago United. We’re all playing a huge part in building a better future for diverse talent. Enjoy the conference and gala! Sincerely,
Douglas M. Goare Senior Vice President, Worldwide Supply Chain McDonald’s Corporation
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Acknowledgements Dear Conference Participants, A conference of this depth of talent and content cannot be developed and delivered without the support of an active membership and many friends. First, I would like to thank Doug Goare, chairman of the Chicago United Board of Directors, and all its members for their unwavering support. A great deal of gratitude to Doug Goare and McDonald’s for serving as presenting sponsor at this year’s conference. Enormous thanks to our Changing Color of Leadership Conference and Bridge Awards Dinner Steering Committee for generating heightened support of this event and to all of today’s sponsors, especially our Chairman’s Circle Sponsors, for your extraordinary support. Chicago United also appreciates the partnership with ABC7 who has generously run public service promotions and lent the talents of Ravi Baichwal and Judy Hsu. We also appreciate the advertising support of Clear Channel Radio Chicago, Crain’s Chicago Business, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, Minority Business News USA and Women’s Business Development Center. The Chicago Community Trust has become an invaluable supporter of Chicago United with grants supporting our James W. Compton Competition and BoardLink. Sincere appreciation goes to The Sara Lee Foundation who also provided grant support for BoardLink. We extend a very special thanks to James Skogsbergh and Advocate Health Care for donating all of the printed materials related to this conference. Finally we thank each and every member of Chicago United for their personal and organizational resources to build the conference and support its mission. David Rudd and the team at The Axis Agency have helped this organization achieve a strong media presence during the year. Perika Sampson provided dedicated direction in developing the 2010 Corporate Diversity Profile and has continued to coalesce the diversity officers in the region at our Diversity Officer Roundtables. Finally we acknowledge Judy Mathews, president of Community Interface, who has become the most versatile consultant and strategist imaginable and who is responsible for delivering the high-quality program and workshops of this Changing Color of Leadership Conference. Finally, the team at Chicago United is without a doubt the hardest working group ever assembled. I can only begin to express my personal appreciation to Sal Bayron, Carrie Osslund, Teresa Sarna, and Ana Souchet. To all who made this conference a success, thank you! Sincerely,
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CH ICAGO U N ITED is an advocacy organization made up of racially diverse
CEOs and executive level management who increase economic opportunity for all races by promoting multiracial leadership development in corporate governance, the leadership pipeline, and business partnerships. Through a fierce brand of constructive conversation, Chicago United fosters inclusion and provides an opportunity for senior executives from all racial and ethnic groups to learn from one another, confront and break down racial barriers, and achieve shared objectives. Chicago United’s members range from emerging businesses to Fortune 500 corporations. These companies have a shared investment in the city and in building sustainable diversity in the workforce and leadership.
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Table of Contents
Schedule of Events �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9-14 Benefactors ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15-104 Speakers ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������105-112 Bridge Awards Dinner ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 113-115 Partners in the Arts ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 116 Bridge Awards Introduction ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������117 National Bridge Award Recipient �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 118-119 Chicago Bridge Award Recipient ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������120-121 Bridge Advocate Award Recipient ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������122-123
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Schedule of Events
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Schedule of Events 11:00 a.m.
Registration
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Diversity Leadership Luncheon
International Ballroom
Host: Judy Hsu, Co-Anchor, ABC7 News This Morning
Welcome: Gloria Castillo, President, Chicago United
Invocation Chairman’s Remarks: Douglas M. Goare, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Supply Chain, McDonald’s Corporation and Chairman, Chicago United Board of Directors
Corporate Diversity Profile Introduction: Cheryl Pearson-McNeil, SVP Public Affairs, The Nielsen Company
Corporate Diversity Profile Presentation: Warren Smith, Midwest People Leader, Ernst & Young LLP The Corporate Diversity Profile biennial survey measures racial diversity specifically in corporate governance and the executive level management of Chicago’s large corporations to ensure that the corporate community has the information it needs to benchmark progress. Join us as we review the findings published in the 2010 Corporate Diversity Profile. Chicago United would to acknowledge Ernst & Young for their generous support of the 2010 Corporate Diversity Profile. Under the guidance of Warren M. Smith, midwest people leader, Ernst & Young, the survey was collected, tabulated and analyzed. In addition, Chicago United acknowledges the contribution of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Maude Toussaint-Comeau, senior business economist, who contributed insights and research on past recessions, executive leadership in the region, workforce demographics, and forecasts. We would also like to extend a special note of thanks to Kevin Connelly, chairman, Spencer Stuart for his ongoing support of Chicago United and the Corporate Diversity Profile. His industry insights and review of the census data contributed significantly to this project.
Keynote Address: Carolyn Woo, Martin J. Gillen, Dean of the Mendoza College of Business and Milann Siegfried, Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies, University of Notre Dame Dr. Woo assumed the deanship of the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame in 1997. She is a noted entrepreneurial expert and has consulted for several corporations including Eli Lilly, General Electric, and Motorola. She serves on the boards of two Fortune 500 corporations, Aon Corporation and NiSource Inc. One of Woo’s primary interests is to refocus business education away from a narrow agenda of wealth-creation for owners to a broader perspective that considers the role of business in solving the pressing global issues of poverty, disease, and conflict.
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2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
The Leadership Forums
Forum IA
Continental A
Do You Have What It Takes To Lead?
Presented by: Robert Johnson, Managing Counsel, McDonald’s Corporation
Are you looking for a fresh perspective on leadership development? As a recognized corporate leader, Robert Johnson understands the importance of developing a diverse talent pipeline to gain a global competitive advantage. Do you have the desire to lead, but aren’t sure how to propel yourself? What makes a great leader may not be what you expect. Explore the common view of leaders, what motivates people to want to lead, and current strategies that will answer the question: Do You Have What It Takes To Lead?
Forum IIA
Continental B
National and Global Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives: Differences and Synergies
Presented by: Toni Riccardi, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer, The Conference Board National and global diversity and inclusion initiatives each have their own distinct characteristics. Still, there are synergies. This session will focus on the specific challenges facing HR and diversity professionals in international organizations, strategies and best practices at the national level that have application at the international level, and avoiding common mistakes and pitfalls. Learn about current global trends, experience peer-to-peer interaction with professionals from around the region, and get answers to your burning questions.
Forum IIIA
Continental C
The Billion Dollar Roundtable: Milestones and Best Practices in Minority Business Development
Presented by: Sharon Castillo, Principal, CPA, CVA, SB Services, Inc. Sharon Castillo is a recognized authority on developing business process improvement (BPI) strategies. She has consulted on a number of public and private sector projects including The Billion Dollar Roundtable (BDR) audit process. The BDR, established in 2001, recognizes corporations that achieve $1 billion of spending with minority- and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs). This presentation will explore best practices, benchmarks, and challenges facing minority businesses and answer critical questions of supplier diversity managers.
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Schedule of Events 3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Beverage Break
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
The CEO Forums
Forum IB
Continental Foyer
Continental A
Building Blocks of Success: Leadership Development, Retention and Succession Planning
Presented by: Raymond F. McCaskey, Retired Chief Executive Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Raymond McCaskey is a recognized leader in the areas of corporate diversity, philanthropy, and leadership development. He understands the importance of an inclusive talent development strategy and the advantage it provides in the marketplace. During this exclusive presentation, McCaskey will share his thoughts on identifying and nurturing high potential talent, mentoring at all levels, developing critical skills through action learning, and succession planning.
Forum IIB
Continental B
Accelerating Your Leadership Position in a Global Environment
Presented by: Timothy Schwertfeger, Retired Chief Executive Officer, Nuveen Investments
Timothy Schwertfeger is highly respected in the financial services industry. As the immediate past Chair of Nuveen Investments, he understands the importance of innovation in a global environment. Be a part of this exclusive discussion and hear Schwertfeger’s thoughts on today’s business climate, utilizing global demographics to your competitive advantage, and leveraging technology.
Forum IIIB
Continental C
Transcending Myths to Master the Game
Presented by: Tom Burrell, Retired Chairman, Burrell Communications, and the author of Brainwashed: Challenging the Myth of Black Inferiority Tom Burrell is a living-legend in the business community. Founder and former CEO of Burrell Communications, Burrell is credited with revolutionizing the image of African Americans in television and changing the face of American advertising. Burrell will share his most intimate thoughts on race, overcoming stereotypes in business and society, environmental challenges facing diverse professionals, and succession planning to preserve a legacy of diversity.
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5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Open Networking
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Pre-Dinner Reception presented by BP America, Inc.
Continental Foyer
Grand Ballroom
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bridge Awards Dinner
Bridge Award Honorees
2010 Bridge Advocate Award Recipient
2010 National Bridge Award Recipient
International Ballroom
Maestro Paul Freeman, Music Director, Chicago Sinfonietta
John T. Chambers, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Cisco Systems, Inc.
2010 Chicago Bridge Award Recipient
Frederick H. Waddell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Northern Trust Corporation
Please refer to the Bridge Awards Dinner section of this program book for additional information on the program.
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CHICAGO UNITED 2010 CHANGING COLOR OF LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE A N D B R I D G E AWA R D S D I N N E R PRESENTED BY
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McDonald’s is proud to be a presenting sponsor of
Chicago United’s 7th Annual Changing Color of Leadership Conference and Bridge Awards Dinner
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We believe that when you say something, people should be able to believe it. So when we say our burgers are 100% USDA inspected beef, it’s because they are. And when we say a person can start out on a restaurant crew and end up owning their own restaurant, it’s because more than 50% of our owner/operators came up the same way. So did more than 75% of our restaurant managers and many of our corporate staff. And when we say we’re committed to diversity in hiring, what we actually mean is that we’re an industry leader, from our restaurants to our supplier networks to our owners. To be the best company we can, we have to create the best opportunities. And we’d like to believe that some of the best ones around, are right here.
mcdonalds.com/careers © 2010 McDonald’s. McDonald’s and McDonald’s independently owned and operated franchises are equal opportunity employers committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Inclusion is part of our heritage, and I am committed to continuing to create an
environment where our entire system is even
more diligent about identifying and developing diversity of thought to better understand the needs of the diverse population we serve.” Jim Skinner CEO
McDonald’s Corporation
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CHICAGO UNITED 2010 CHANGING COLOR OF LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE A N D B R I D G E AWA R D S D I N N E R M E D I A PA RT N E R
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A true shift towards diversity happens when
it becomes second nature, part of the very
fabric of who we are – both in front of the
camera and, perhaps even more importantly, behind the scenes. In the television news business, it’s not enough to hire on-air staff
and say, “now we’re diverse.” At ABC7, taking an inclusive approach to the people we hire leads to an inclusive approach to the stories we cover and the manner in which we present
the news each day. It is the only way we can truly flourish, the only way we can forge that essential connection with our viewers. Emily L. Barr
President and General Manager ABC7
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CHICAGO UNITED 2010 CHANGING COLOR OF LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE A N D B R I D G E AWA R D S D I N N E R CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE
Advocate Health Care Clear Channel Radio Chicago Harris Bank Northern Trust
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Advocate Health Care applauds Chicago United’s commitment to the “Changing Color of Leadership”
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center Advocate Christ Medical Center Advocate Condell Medical Center Advocate Eureka Hospital Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Advocate Lutheran General Children’s Hospital Advocate South Suburban Hospital Advocate Trinity Hospital Advocate Medical Group Advocate Physician Partners Dreyer Medical Clinic Advocate Home Health Services
“Advocate
Health
Care’s
commitment
to diversity is best reflected through our
30,000 associates and the thousands of physicians and volunteers who extend our healing ministry every day. We value each individual’s contribution as we continue to fulfill our mission and seek innovative ways
to improve health services in the communities we serve.”
James H. Skogsbergh
President and Chief Executive Officer Advocate Health Care
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At Clear Channel, we believe a commitment
to diversity is the key to unlocking every person’s greatest potential. Our diversity
is one of our greatest strengths and our commitment to continue to build a workforce
as diverse as our customer base is an impor-
tant component of our business strategy. Diversity is an integral part of our strategy for competing successfully in the marketplace of today and tomorrow.” Mark Mays
Chief Executive Officer
Clear Channel Communications, Inc.
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Harris is proud to sponsor Chicago United’s 7th Annual Changing Color of Leadership Conference and Bridge Awards Dinner.
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At Harris, we know from experience that
embracing diversity and inclusion makes us
not only a better employer, but also a stronger
company that is better equipped to endure any challenge. We’re proud to support the
Changing Color of Leadership Conference, a unique event that strengthens our local
economy by helping organizations realize the power of diversity in both policy and practice.” Ellen Costello
President and Chief Executive Officer Harris Financial Corporation
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We’re committed to maximizing opportunities.
For over 120 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to helping our clients and our community reach their full potential. That’s just one of the many reasons we proudly support Chicago United. For more information, visit northerntrust.com.
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Recognizing, valuing, understanding and
celebrating diversity – in clients, employees and communities – distinguishes Northern
Trust in the marketplace. We are a stronger and more competitive organization for embracing this principle.” Frederick H. Waddell
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Northern Trust Corporation
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CHICAGO UNITED 2010 CHANGING COLOR OF LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE A N D B R I D G E AWA R D S D I N N E R A D V O C AT E S F O R C H A N G E
Aon Corporation CDW ComEd, An Exelon Company Hewitt Associates, LLC Illinois Tool Works Inc. PNC Reyes Holdings, LLC/Martin-Brower Walmart Walgreen Company
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Aon shares a commitment to diversity in business as a proud sponsor of the Changing Color of Leadership Conference. We salute this year’s Bridge Award honorees and the outstanding work of Chicago United.
Hire the Best. Build the Best. Be the Best. This statement captures both Aon’s promise and our potential with respect to creating an inclusive environment that nurtures the
unique backgrounds, skills and creativity of
our employees, suppliers and partners. For Aon, diversity is an integral part of our strategy and
will continue to drive the innovation and collaboration needed to provide our clients with the best solutions and services worldwide.” Gregory C. Case
President and Chief Executive Officer Aon
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CDW is proud to support Chicago United and the 7th Annual Changing Color of Leadership Conference. Congratulations to John Chambers and other 2010 Bridge Award honorees for their leadership in sustaining diversity.
Good Business Demands Diversity. As a leading provider of technology solutions for business, government and education, valuing diversity is an important priority for CDW. With over 100,000 products from over 1000 top brands, CDW understands that every customer has unique IT solutions. A diverse supplier network adds innovation to our business and helps us serve our customers best.
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At CDW, an inclusive environment is key to our identity and our success. A diverse team
of coworkers provides the creativity, innovation and broad perspective necessary for us to serve our customers better than anyone else can. Inclusion provides an environment
of mutual support and growth that helps us build our next generation of leaders.” John A. Edwardson
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer CDW
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BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER CREATES AN ENERGY ALL ITS OWN. Diversity is the foundation of any strong organization. That’s why ComEd is proud to lend our support to programs that bring people together in the spirit of community. ComEd is proud to support Chicago United’s annual Changing Color of Leadership Conference and Bridge Awards Dinner. Best wishes for a successful event! www.ComEd.com | 1-800-EDISON-1
© 2010 Commonwealth Edison Company
As a founding member of Chicago United and an inaugural supporter of the Changing Color of Leadership Conference, ComEd is proud to
be a sponsor for this year’s Conference. Since 1968, ComEd has actively participated in Chicago United, maintaining a dialogue
among Chicago’s multiracial senior leadership, and driving corporate support for minorityowned businesses. We share the common goal
of creating a stronger social and economic climate that reflects the diverse communities in which we live.” Frank M. Clark
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer ComEd
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Valuing differences and having an environment
where every associate has the opportunity to
reach his or her full potential is important to me
and to this organization. Our efforts in this area
of diversity are a priority for us moving forward.� Russell Fradin
Chief Executive Officer Hewitt
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ITW is proud to sponsor Chicago United and the 7th Annual Changing Color of Leadership Conference
At ITW, diversity and inclusion are part of the
very fabric of how we operate. We strive to foster a diverse workforce and an inclusive
environment that meets the needs of our
stakeholders and provides an opportunity for
everyone to reach their full potential. Through our communication and our actions, our efforts are focused on creating an environment where differences are valued.” David B. Speer
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Illinois Tool Works Inc.
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LIVES HERE
We know that achieving more in the community begins with the people who belong to it. That’s why PNC is a proud sponsor of Chicago United. Visit pnc.com
©2010 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved. PNC Bank, National Association.
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Creating
and
maintaining
an
inclusive
environment is central to attracting, developing and retaining a talented workforce. It
also helps us better serve our diverse clients, suppliers and communities in the markets where our employees work and live. We’re a
proud supporter of Chicago United. We are
even prouder of what it’s accomplishing in our neighborhoods and communities.” Joe Gregoire
Regional President - Illinois PNC
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is proud to support Chicago United and the 7th Annual Changing Color of Leadership Conference and Bridge Awards Dinner
At Reyes Holdings, we recognize that a
diverse workplace – which understands, values and embraces our differences – is a stronger workplace. We share Chicago
United’s commitment to promote inclusion, cultivate multiracial leadership and foster
true and sustainable diversity in the business community.
J. Christopher Reyes Co-Chairman
Reyes Holdings. LLC
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At Walmart, we believe that business wins
when everyone matters. Diversity is the foundation for an inclusive, sustainable busi-
ness that embraces and respects differences,
develops our associates, serves our customers, partners with our communities, and builds upon an inclusive supplier base. From our
board of directors to our associates and custom-
ers, diversity and inclusion are enduring values that are fundamental to both our business and mission of saving people money so they can live better.
Julie Murphy
Senior Vice President, Midwest Division Walmart
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We salute
Chicago United and proudly support this special event.
Diversity and inclusion at Walgreens are more
than business initiatives; they are a way of life, embedded deep in our culture, that have
carried us through more than a century of service to our communities. Gregory D. Wasson
President and Chief Executive Officer Walgreen Company
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CHICAGO UNITED 2010 CHANGING COLOR OF LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE A N D B R I D G E AWA R D S D I N N E R C O R P O R AT E C I T I Z E N S F O R C H A N G E
ARAMARK Baxter International Inc. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois BP America, Inc. Ernst & Young LLP Grosvenor Capital Management, L.P. Jewel-Osco Kraft Foods Navistar The Nielsen Company OfficeMax Prado & Renteria, Certified Public Accountants Sara Lee Corporation
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Baxter proudly supports Chicago United’s 7th Annual Changing Color of Leadership Conference and Bridge Awards Dinner. Baxter employees share your commitment to making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. At Baxter, we apply our expertise in biotechnology, medical devices and specialty pharmaceuticals to develop innovative therapies that save and sustain lives around the world. It is this higher purpose that binds us as a company and as global citizens. baxter.com
WE KNOW HOW TO MAKE IT STARTS BY US GOING COMMUNITIES WORK. TO WORK FOR THEM. At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, we’ve been non-investor owned for over 70 years. By not having to focus on the needs of investors, we are able to listen more closely to the needs of our members and their communities. As champions of wellness, it is our mission to sponsor and support programs that help people stay active, challenged and involved. From the arts and education to outreach wellness programs, our goal is to encourage people at all stages of life to live healthy and inspired lives. That’s our commitment to making sure our communities always come above the bottom line. Experience. Wellness. Everywhere.
The most powerful energy is that of our people.
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Got the full picture? Seeing your business through the eyes of your customers, investors and even your competitors can make a real difference to your organization. That’s why our inclusive work environment is key to serving our clients and communities. We believe that when diverse perspectives are sought out, the potential for innovation — and your organization — is limitless.
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Jewel-OscoÂŽ is proud to support Chicago United and the 7th Annual Changing Color of Leadership Conference and the 2010 Business Leaders. We proudly share their commitment to corporate diversity.
At Kraft Foods, our commitment to an inclusive culture and diverse work teams that value differences is both a business necessity and a competitive advantage. Our customers, numbering in the millions, rely on us to bridge the cultures, ethnicities and generations with diverse products that appear on dinner tables around the world. Discover a family of brands that celebrates differences and reflects the diversity of our consumers.
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The Nielsen company is proud to support the Chicago United 7th Annual Changing Color of Leadership Conference and Bridge Awards Dinner. Nielsen listens to you because you are important.
As the world’s largest research company, we rely on people to voluntarily participate in our studies. Your participation: • tells us what you watch on TV, how you use your online and your cell phone time, and where and how you buy your groceries; which • helps businesses offer the products and services you want. If you’re asked to participate in a Nielsen study, please say yes! You matter.
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CHICAGO UNITED 2010 CHANGING COLOR OF LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE A N D B R I D G E AWA R D S D I N N E R LEADERS FOR CHANGE Ariel Investments, LLC Blackwell Consulting Services The Boeing Company Cano Container Corporation Chapman and Cutler LLP Charter One Chicago Sinfonietta Chicago Tribune DeVry Inc. Fortune Brands Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP Leo Burnett USA LifeSource, Chicagoland’s Blood Center Loop Capital Macy’s Inc. McCain Foods USA Mesirow Financial Nicor Gas Company Northstar Lottery Group Northwestern Memorial Hospital PepsiCo, Inc. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Primera Engineers, Ltd. Quarles & Brady LLP RR Donnelley Rush University Medical Center Schwarz Supply Source SDI (System Development.Integration, LLC) Smith Whiley & Company Spencer Stuart University of Chicago University of Chicago Medical Center University of Notre Dame, Executive MBA Program – Chicago UPS U.S. Cellular
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Boeing proudly supports Chicago United in its mission to bring senior executives of all ethnicities together to build a stronger social and economic climate for everyone in Chicago.
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Congratulations Chicago United on your 7th Annual Changing Color of Leadership Conference. On behalf of Cano Container Corporation and all of our employees we would like to wish you a continued success in sustaining a growing multiracial leadership.
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At Charter One, we support those who share our spirit and dedication. And we applaud those who believe in making a difference within their communities. Congratulations Chicago United and all of the Business Leaders of Color, for your success and accomplishments.
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HISTORY IN THE MAKING BE A PART OF MAESTRO PAUL FREEMAN’S FINAL SEASON AS MUSIC DIRECTOR
January 16 & 17, 2011 A Dream Lives On: Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March 28, 2011 Generation Next: The Maestro spotlights the finest young musicians in Chicago May 22 & 23, 2011 Women In Classical Music: Maestro’s final Chicago Sinfonietta concert, with Music Director Designate Mei‐Ann Chen
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The attorneys of Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP are proud to support Chicago United’s 7th Annual Changing Color of Leadership Conference.
We applaud the innovation, knowledge and teamwork of all of the Bridge Awards honorees.
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Diversity Matters Northwestern Memorial Hospital is proud to sponsor Chicago United’s 7th Annual Changing Color of Leadership conference and congratulates the Bridge Award winners for their commitment to diversity.
Embracing our different backgrounds, values, talents and varying perspectives is what matters at Northwestern Memorial.
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Leadership. Commitment. Growth. Since 1968, Chicago United has been bringing together racially diverse CEOs who are committed to creating a stronger social and economic climate and building sustained diversity. We are proud to support their efforts.
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Changing Color of Leadership Conference At the law firm of Quarles & Brady, diversity is woven into our core business strategy. We believe that if our diverse attorneys and staff succeed, we will too. At Quarles & Brady, we share a Common Ground of diverse backgrounds, expertise, and perspectives, which results in an Uncommon
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Congratulations to Chicago United on their continued commitment to promoting diversity in our community.
CHICAGO UNITED 2010 CHANGING COLOR OF LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE A N D B R I D G E AWA R D S D I N N E R D I N N E R TA B L E PA R T N E R S
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Special Acknowledgements The Nielsen Company for sponsorship of the conference briefcases Novak Law Offices for sponsorship of table arrangements Laner, Muchin, Dombrow, Becker, Levin and Tominberg, Ltd. and Siegman Consulting Services, Ltd. for sponsorship of nonprofit partner ticket subsidies and Pre-Dinner Reception presented by BP America, Inc.
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Conference Speakers Juan Avila
Senior Vice President, Investment Advisory Mesirow Financial Services Juan Avila is a senior vice president in the Investment Advisory group. Mr. Avila provides tactical asset management methodology to help clients create, grow, preserve, and distribute their wealth. He specializes in the creation and ongoing monitoring of customized financial plans that are based on a client’s individual goals, risk tolerance and temperament. Prior to joining Mesirow Financial, Juan was with Merrill Lynch for numerous years. He is board chair for the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE), a member of the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC), on the Leaders Council of Chicago United, on the Editorial Board of Café Press, and an Advisory Board member of the Roosevelt University Walter E. Heller College of Business Administration. Mr. Avila received a bachelor of science degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, and an MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.
Ravi Baichwal
Weekend Anchor and Reporter ABC 7 News Ravi Baichwal co-anchors the ABC 7 Weekend News at 5 and 10 p.m., Chicago’s number one weekend newscasts, alongside Karen Jordan. He also reports for ABC 7’s daily newscasts. Mr. Baichwal joined ABC 7 Chicago in November 2006. Prior to arriving in Chicago, he was an integral part of CTV News, Canada’s number one news organization. He hosted CTV Newsnet Morning on the service’s all-news channel, and reported for CTV National News. He also served as a substitute network anchor and host.During his tenure, he gained a national reputation for seamless coverage of live, breaking news. He covered the fast changing world of politics and served as host of two award-winning election night specials. Other historically significant stories he has covered include the terrorist attacks on the London Underground system, the discovery of former Iraq president Saddam Hussein by U.S. soldiers and the death of Pope John Paul II. Mr. Baichwal was also a frequent guest host on one of Canada’s top radio stations, a regular guest on the country’s most irreverent sports talk show, and often hosted Canada’s pre-eminent business news channel, Report on Business Television. Mr. Baichwal believes in community service and volunteers with various charities dedicated to childhood welfare, AIDS and health issues.
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Conference Speakers Carolynn Brooks
Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer OfficeMax Carolynn Brooks currently serves as chief diversity officer for OfficeMax, a leader in the office products and services business. Ms. Brooks provides the strategic direction for workforce diversity, supplier diversity, EEO/AAP and community relations and is president of the OfficeMax Charitable Foundation. Ms. Brooks joined OfficeMax in 2001 and led the human resource headquarters activities through the merger and consolidation of OfficeMax and Boise Cascade. In 2006, she and OfficeMax’s CEO, Sam Duncan collaborated to develop the Office of Diversity to create a culture of inclusion and a dynamic work environment. She co-chairs the OfficeMax Diversity Council with the CEO, a leadership group designed to oversee the strategic plans, metrics and practices that make diversity and inclusion a business imperative. Ms. Brooks also led in the creation and launch of OfficeMax Associate Resource Groups in 2007. These associate led-groups were developed to promote broader associate understanding and appreciation of diverse groups. She also sponsored the OfficeMax Mentoring program and is focused on ensuring that OfficeMax expands the brand into the communities where we do business through our associate volunteer program and community outreach. Ms. Brooks attended Howard University and serves on the national Diversity Best Practices Leadership Council and is on the Board of Directors of Chicago Metropolitan YWCA. She is also a former member of the Du Page County Workforce Board and Exceed Financial Credit Union Board of Directors.
Thomas Burrell
Retired Chairman Burrell Communications Author – Brainwashed: Challenging the Myth of Black Inferiority Tom Burrell began his career in advertising while still attending Roosevelt University. His senior year, he landed a position as a copywriter with the Chicago division of Wade Advertising before moving over to Foote Cone & Belding, where he became a copy supervisor. He spent one year in the firm’s London offices. Seeking to spread his wings and responding to the need for advertising that would target the burgeoning African-American market, he founded Burrell Communications Group in 1971. Burrell Advertising became the nation’s largest African American-owned marketing firm. Mr. Burrell is an Advertising Hall of Fame inductee and is credited with revolutionizing the image of African Americans in television and changing the face of American advertising. During his tenure as a top advertising executive, he coined the now-famous phrase, “Black people are not dark-skinned white people.” His award-winning work promoted positive and realistic images of blacks and acknowledged the purchasing power of the African-American community. In 2007, Mr. Burrell founded the Resolution Project, a nonprofit organization that promotes intra-racial dialogue and community-based new media “stop the brainwash” campaigns. Mr. Burrell received his bachelor of arts in English from Roosevelt University. – 106 –
Conference Speakers Virginia “Ginny” Clarke
President Talent Optimization Partners, LLC Ginny Clarke is an expert in talent and career management, diversity recruitment and executive coaching. Her firm, Talent Optimization Partners, LLC, is a talent management consulting firm which serves corporations, fast-growing companies and government entities. It specializes in leadership assessment, talent acquisition and retention, diversity recruiting and executive coaching services. She has recruited C-suite executives and corporate directors, and coached countless executives and professionals on career management strategies. She is widely respected as a thought leader and practitioner of recruitment and retention strategies beyond the traditional definitions of diversity. Prior to forming her own firm in 2009, Ms. Clarke was a partner at Spencer Stuart, the global executive search firm. She co-founded and led Spencer Stuart’s Diversity Practice. In her leadership of the Diversity Practice, Ms. Clarke worked with global clients to customize diversity recruitment and retention strategies. Ms. Clarke is a member of the boards of Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) in Birmingham, Alabama and the Chicago Sinfonietta, and a member of the Economic Club of Chicago. She is the author of the forthcoming book titled “Career Mapping: Charting Your Course in the New World of Work” which has an anticipated October 2010 release date. See her web site and blogs at www.mycareermapping.com. Ms. Clarke earned her BA from the University of California at Davis and her MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School.
Sharon Castillo Principal SB Services, Inc.
Sharon Castillo is the principal and founder of SB Services, Inc., a nationally recognized management consulting firm providing business process improvement (BPI) strategies to corporations and government agencies, with a particular focus on corporate sustainability and supplier diversity. Within the area of supplier diversity, consulting engagements range from working with corporations to help them start the supplier diversity process . . . to working with corporations with a mature process where the engagement deliverables are focused on benchmarking, best practices, and supplier development. Clients include Fortune 500 corporations across a wide range of industries including health care, retail, technology, financial services, and consumer products manufacturing. In addition to working with corporations one-on-one, the company reviews members of the Billion Dollar Roundtable on an annual basis, and developed and facilitates WBENC’s Annual Search for the Top Corporations in America. Ms. Castillo has a degree in accounting from Mundelein College (now merged with Loyola University), is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and has attended the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. – 107 –
Conference Speakers Judy Hsu
Co-Anchor ABC7 News This Morning Judy Hsu is the co-anchor of ABC7 News This Morning, the #1 rated morning news in Chicago. She co-anchors alongside Hosea Sanders. Hsu joined ABC7 in April 2001. In addition to her anchor responsibilities, she reports for ABC7’s daily newscasts and hosts a parenting segment on the morning show called “For Your Family.” Before joining ABC7, Ms. Hsu anchored the 4 p.m. weekday newscast at KFMB-TV in San Diego, Calif. She held this position from 1996-2001 and also anchored afternoon news updates for KFMB-AM Radio. Previously, she served as KFMB-TV’s weekend anchor (1995-96) and general assignment reporter (1994-95). Ms. Hsu began her broadcasting career at WPGU-FM Radio and WCIA-TV in ChampaignUrbana, Ill. (1993-94). Hsu’s reporting and anchoring has garnered several Emmy nominations. Her parenting segment, “For Your Family,” was nominated for Outstanding Achievement for Information Programming. Hsu was also nominated for Individual Excellence on Camera for News Anchor in 2003. That same year, she received an Emmy for her contributions to the “Water Main Break Spot Coverage.” She is a member of the Asian American Journalists Association and the National Academy of Arts and Sciences. She sits on the advisory board for the Chinese American Service League. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Ms. Hsu received her B.A. in broadcast journalism from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1992, where she was also active in theater, dance, and the performing arts.
Robert Johnson
Managing Counsel McDonald’s Corporation Robert Johnson is managing counsel for McDonald’s Corporation where he is responsible for the oversight and management of all workers’ compensation claims initiated against the company. McDonald’s Corporation is the leading quick service restaurant in the world. McDonald’s, a Fortune 500 corporation serves over 56 million customers daily in over 120 countries worldwide. Mr. Johnson is directly responsible for the management, supervision coordination and defense of every aspect of Worker’s Compensation claims. Prior to assuming his current role, Robert held the position of senior counsel with the McDonald’s Customer Action Team. In this capacity, Mr. Johnson was directly responsible for managing the litigation brought against McDonald’s Corporation as a result of any customer complaints and injuries. He was also responsible for managing sensitive litigation across the United States and consulted the McDonald’s international markets frequently on issues related to crisis management and customer litigation. Mr. Johnson is a 2009 Chicago United Business Leaders of Color, and the recipient of the 2008 CLEO Legacy Diversity Award. He received his juris doctorate from the University of Illinois College of Law and dual bachelor of science degrees in economic and business administration, and sociology and anthropology from Knox College. – 108 –
Conference Speakers Connie Lindsey
Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility Northern Trust Connie L. Lindsey is executive vice president and head of corporate social responsibility at The Northern Trust Company, Chicago. She is responsible for the design and implementation of the global corporate social responsibility strategy for Northern Trust and the development of goals, policies, and programs appropriate to the brand and business unit strategies. In addition, Ms. Lindsey provides oversight and leadership to the firm’s response to environmental matters as well as social issues within the marketplace, workplace, and the community. Prior to this appointment, Ms. Lindsey led the client servicing teams in the Public Entities and Institutions segment in the Corporate & Institutional Services business, serving public fund and not-for-profit clients. Over the course of her 16-year Northern Trust career, she has held a number of leadership roles including Deputy Business Head-Operations and Technology, Group Head in Northern’s Personal Financial Services business, Director-Enterprise Relationship Management, and Manager-Treasury Management Consulting and Product Management. Ms. Lindsey is national board president of Girl Scouts of the USA, the highest ranking volunteer of this 3.4 million member organization. She is a delegate for Vision 2020, a national project focused on advancing gender equality by energizing the dialogue about women and leadership. She is also a member of the Economic Club of Chicago, the Executives’ Club of Chicago, the Northwestern Memorial Hospital Feinberg School of Medicine Dean’s Advisory Council, and the Board of Governors of the Metropolitan Club of Chicago. She is a Fellow 2001 class - Leadership Greater Chicago, and a former board member of the Joffrey Ballet, Women Employed, and Inroads, Inc. Ms. Lindsey received a BA degree in finance from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and is a Certified Cash Manager.
Raymond McCaskey
Retired President and Chief Executive Officer Health Care Service Corporation Ray McCaskey is the retired president and chief executive officer of Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), which operates Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans in Illinois, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. Mr. McCaskey is chairman of the Chicago Shakespeare Theater Board and chairman of the Board of Regents at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. Mr. McCaskey serves as a vice chair on the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation Board and is their Permanent Home Campaign Chair. He is also co-chairman of Life Directions and a senior fellow with the Lincoln Foundation for Performance Excellence. He is actively engaged with the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago and Chicago United. Mr. McCaskey earned a BA in mathematics from Wartburg College and his master’s of science degree in mathematics from DePaul University. He is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries.
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Conference Speakers Toni Riccardi
Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer The Conference Board Toni L. Riccardi is senior vice president of human resources and the chief diversity officer for The Conference Board. She also serves as the content expert for the external diversity content and programs of The Conference Board. Previously, Ms. Riccardi was a principal with the global financial services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. She was the firm’s first chief diversity officer and held a seat on its 13-member management committee, which is responsible for the company’s day-to-day operations in the United States. She was responsible for managing the firm’s national diversity and work-life strategies. Ms. Riccardi was also a contributing author to the book Enlightened Power: How Women Are Transforming the Practice of Leadership (Jossey-Bass, 2005). Ms. Riccardi currently sits on the boards of the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA), Women of ALPFA, The Simmons College Corporation, and the advisory board for the College of Arts and Sciences at Missouri State University. Previously, Riccardi was a member of the boards of the Goodman Theatre, the Johnnetta B. Cole Global Diversity & Inclusion Institute at Bennett College, and the Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education. Ms. Riccardi earned a BS in art from Missouri State University and an MBA from Simmons College.
Lisa Rowe
Senior Vice President Aon Corporation Lisa A. Rowe is a senior vice president of Aon Service Corporation, responsible for global travel and events. Ms. Rowe was formerly with Bank One Corporation for fifteen years, including one year of service as senior vice president of procurement. Ms. Rowe has extensive knowledge of the financial services industry and experience in the creation and implementation of strategic sourcing and off-shoring/outsourcing programs. Ms. Rowe has established contractual relationships with suppliers that meet and/or exceed Aon’s product and service needs. Her mission is to standardize and integrate procurement best practices by leveraging the national, and potentially global, purchasing power of Aon Corporation. Ms. Rowe holds a BS degree in education from the University of Florida.
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Conference Speakers Timothy R. Schwertfeger
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Nuveen Investments Tim Schwertfeger joined the John Nuveen Company in 1977 after spending three years with the law firm of Chapman and Cutler. Mr. Schwertfeger rose through the ranks at Nuveen and in 1996, was named chairman and CEO of the John Nuveen Company transforming the firm from its historical roots as a municipal bond investment bank to a premier investment management company, increasing the firm’s assets under management to more than $170 billion and recording 13 consecutive years of record earnings and a tenfold increase in the value of the company’s publicly traded stock. The capstone of his thirty-year career with Nuveen Investments was marked in 2007 by a $6 billion transaction to take the company private. Mr. Schwertfeger is active in a broad array of civic programs in Chicago. He is a co-founder, director and past founding chairman of The Chicago Scholars Foundation; co-founding director and past chairman of The Chicago Public Education Fund; co-founding director of the Chicago Renaissance Schools Fund; and, a member of The Civic Committee of Chicago and its Education Committee. Mr. Schwertfeger is also a director of the Chicago Chamber of Commerce and a member of Chicago United’s Chairman’s Council. An Evans Scholar, Mr. Schwertfeger graduated from Northwestern University in 1971 with a major in economics and finance. He attended the Georgetown University Law Center where he received his JD with a focus on business and finance. He also attended the Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program and the postgraduate Stanford University Program in the Humanities.
Warren Smith
Midwest People Leader Ernst & Young LLP Warren M. Smith is a director and the area human resources leader for Ernst & Young’s Midwest region. In this capacity he oversees the enterprise human resource function and is responsible for the development and deployment of strategic human resources initiatives for more than 3,800 employees in the Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Michigan, Wisconsin and Northwest Ohio offices. Prior to transferring to Chicago in the fall of 2005, Mr. Smith spent three years with Ernst & Young’s Strategy and Operations Group where he managed both strategy development and resource management for the Americas People Team. Mr. Smith received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia, and is a member of the National Association of Black Accountants and Society of Human Resources Management. In addition to his work with Chicago United, he is also a member of the College of Business Advisory Council of Chicago State University.
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Conference Speakers Rahsaan Thompson
Of Counsel, Health Law Group Quarles & Brady, Chicago Rahsaan W. Thompson is Of Counsel in the Health Law Group of the Chicago office of Quarles & Brady LLP. He is a noted healthcare regulatory attorney who served as associate general counsel of Abraxis BioScience, Inc. and as corporate counsel at McKesson Corporation. He assists clients in negotiating the regulatory compliance challenges (U.S. and European Union) related to the development, approval, product safety and marketing of drugs, medical devices, dietary supplements, biologics, food, cosmetic and chemicals. Mr. Thompson is frequently quoted in biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry news on topics relating to FDA and regulatory issues. He serves on the Museum of Science & Industry, President’s Council; GADS Hill Board of Directors; and Chicago State University Foundation Board. Mr. Thompson graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor of science. He attended Hofstra University where he received his juris doctorate.
Carolyn Y. Woo, PhD
Martin J. Gillen Dean and Ray and Milann Siegfried Chair in Entrepreneurial Studies Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame Dr. Woo assumed the deanship of the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame in 1997. During Dean Woo’s tenure, the Mendoza College achieved the No. 1 national ranking for its undergraduate programs and 20th place rankings for its MBA and EMBA programs (Bloomberg BusinessWeek), as well as top rankings in Business Ethics (Financial Times, Bloomberg BusinessWeek) and Accountancy (Bloomberg BusinessWeek). Dr. Woo previously served as associate executive vice president for academic affairs at Purdue University. She joined Purdue as an assistant professor in 1981, became a full professor in 1991 and directed the Professional Master’s Programs in the Krannert School of Management from 1993 to 1995. Dr. Woo’s research focuses on strategy, entrepreneurship and organizational systems. In 1998, Change magazine, a publication of the American Association for Higher Education, named Dr. Woo one of forty Young Leaders of the Academy. She received the 2002 Excellence Award for Education from the Asian American Alliance and the 2003 John S. Day Distinguished Alumni Academic Service Award from Purdue University. Dr. Woo currently serves on the boards of Aon Corp., NiSource Inc., Aileron, Catholic Relief Services, Maryknoll Sisters, and the Center for Creative Leadership. She is a member of the Board of Regents, University of Portland. In 2003, Dr. Woo was elected chair of AACSB International, the accreditation association for business schools. She is a member of the Committee of 100, an organization of Chinese American leaders devoted to enhancing U.S.-China relations and the full participation of Chinese Americans in American life. Dr. Woo earned her bachelor’s degree in economics with highest distinction and honors, master of science in industrial administration with recognition as a Krannert Scholar, and a Ph.D. from Purdue University. She was born in Hong Kong and educated at Maryknoll Sisters School. – 112 –
2010 Bridge Awards Dinner
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2010 Chicago United Bridge Awards Dinner
Host Ravi Baichwal Weekend Anchor and Reporter ABC7 News
Invocation Dinner Music by Chicago Sinfonietta Opening Remarks Joseph Gregoire Regional President – Illinois, PNC Bank Vice Chairman, Chicago United Board of Directors
Presenting Sponsor Douglas M. Goare Senior Vice President Worldwide Supply Chain, McDonald’s Corporation Chairman, Chicago United Board of Directors
Presentation of 2010 Bridge Advocate Award Michael W. Lewis Executive Vice President, Harris Bank Director, Chicago United Board of Directors
2010 Bridge Advocate Recipient Maestro Paul Freeman Founder and Music Director Chicago Sinfonietta
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2010 Chicago United Bridge Awards Dinner
Chicago United Leadership Gloria Castillo President Chicago United
Presentation of 2010 National Bridge Award James H. Skogsbergh President and Chief Executive Officer, Advocate Health Care Immediate Past Chair, Chicago United Board of Directors
2010 National Bridge Award Recipient John T. Chambers Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Cisco Systems, Inc.
Presentation of 2010 Chicago Bridge Award Douglas M. Goare Senior Vice President Worldwide Supply Chain, McDonald’s Corporation Chairman, Chicago United Board of Directors
2010 Chicago Bridge Award Recipient Frederick H. Waddell Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Northern Trust Corporation
Adjournment
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Partners in the Arts
Now in its 24th season, the Chicago Sinfonietta has enriched the cultural and
educational quality of life in Chicago since 1987, while gaining significant recognition on the national and international stage. The Sinfonietta is the most diverse orchestra
in the country employing more musicians of color than any other ensemble. We are
delighted that our Founding Music Director Paul Freeman is being honored tonight by Chicago United with its prestigious Bridge Advocate Award.
The orchestra performs subscription seasons at Symphony Center in downtown
Chicago, and beginning in the 2011-2012 Season, at Wentz Auditorium in Naperville. Under Founding Music Director Paul Freeman, the Sinfonietta has earned a reputation for innovative programming that attracts underserved and new audiences. Over forty percent of the subscribers and single ticket buyers are people of color.
The 2010-2011 Season will be Maestro Paul Freeman’s final season as the orchestra’s
music director and will culminate with his final concerts to be performed on May 22-
23, 2011 and broadcast live by WFMT 98.7FM. Maestro Mei-Ann Chen will succeed Dr. Freeman and will share the podium on this final, historic concert.
The Sinfonietta is committed to education and provides three programs that serve
elementary age students through college graduates. Over 2,000 Chicago Public School students are served by the organization’s Audience Matters and SEED programs. In 2008 the Sinfonietta began its groundbreaking fellowship program, Project
Inclusion, which provides professional development for young minority musicians. Free Project Inclusion Ensemble performances are available for community events by calling 312-284-1553.
The Sinfonietta has been recognized for its work of championing diversity and inclusiveness in classical music by receiving the Wallace Foundation’s Award of Excellence, one of only nine Chicago arts organizations to be chosen, a National Endowment for the Arts
Stimulus grant, one of only two Illinois orchestras to receive this support, and by the World
Diversity Leadership Summit as their Global Diversity in the Arts award recipient. In addi-
tion, the Chicago Sinfonietta has produced fourteen CDs, has embarked on six European tours, has performed twice at the JFK Center for the Performing Arts, and is the official orchestra of the Joffrey Ballet.
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Bridge Awards Introduction
2 0 1 0 C H I CAG O U N ITE D B R I D G E AWAR DS The Bridge Award represents the first national award that honors CEOs who are advocates for multiracial diversity in corporate governance. In keeping with the spirit of our advocacy in support of the development of multiracial participation at all levels in business, these awards brings visibility to those who have driven change and have inspired others to follow. Chicago United (CU) established the Bridge Awards during its inaugural Changing Color of Leadership Conference in November of 2004. The award celebrates the accomplishments of chief executive officers of publicly held corporations who have inspired and supported diversity on their board of directors. The award also recognizes their corporation’s commitment to diversity in senior level management and business partnerships among diverse firms. After conducting a rigorous examination of publicly available company data, CU reviewed five national and five Chicago-based companies with diverse boards of directors based on a specific threshold of diverse board member participation. The National Bridge Award serves to honor the exemplary practices of a Fortune 500 corporation. The Chicago Bridge Award serves to honor a corporation supporting the development of a vibrant and richly diverse business community in the Chicago region. Each company was evaluated on quantitative and qualitative data by an internal and external committee. The committees consisted of corporate and nonprofit executives, entrepreneurs and academicians, and were selected based on their neutrality and experience. The committees were provided with rating/ranking criteria and a cumulative point system for the award selection process. The Bridge Advocate Award celebrates the accomplishments of a public- or privatesector citizen who actively recognizes the importance of diversity to our country’s economy and global competitiveness. We applaud the 2010 Bridge Award recipients for being true champions for diversity in governance, management, and business partnerships. Your leadership, vision, and commitment will continue to foster innovative approaches to achieving diversity in corporate governance throughout the business community.
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“When we talk about diversity at Cisco, it’s more than equal opportunity, or bringing in the best talent from a global diverse marketplace. Our inclusive culture promotes a creative, innovative, and collaborative environment that helps fuel our globalization strategy.” John T. Chambers
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2010 Chicago United National Bridge Award Recipient JOHN T. CHAMBERS
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Cisco John Chambers is chairman and CEO of Cisco. He has helped grow the company from $70 million when he joined Cisco in January 1991, to $1.2 billion when he assumed the role of CEO, to its current run rate of $40 billion. In November 2006, Chambers was named chairman of the board, in addition to his CEO role. Mr. Chambers has received numerous awards for his leadership over his past 15 years at the helm of Cisco, including: Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People,” one of Barron’s’ “World’s Best CEOs,” the “Best Boss in America” by 20/20, one of BusinessWeek’s “Top 25 Executives Worldwide,”“CEO of the Year” by Chief Executive Magazine, the Business Council’s “Award for Corporate Leadership,” and “Best Investor Relations by a CEO” from Investor Relations Magazine three times. During his tenure as CEO, Cisco has been named to Fortune’s “America’s Most Admired Company” list seven times, BusinessWeek’s “Top 50 Performers” list six times, Forbes’ “Leading Companies in the World,” and is one of the top 10 places to work in the U.S., China, Germany, France, India, UK, Australia, Singapore and several other countries. Mr. Chambers takes an active role in corporate social responsibility initiatives worldwide, which most recently includes forming a public-private partnership to help rebuild healthcare and education models in the Sichuan, China region impacted by the May 2008 earthquake. He also co-sponsored the Jordan Education Initiative, which Cisco has worked on in partnership with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and the World Economic Forum. Chambers has also spearheaded several other education initiatives, including the 21st Century Schools initiative, to improve education and opportunity for children in the Gulf Coast Region affected by Hurricane Katrina. In addition to his role in Cisco’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, Mr. Chambers is committed to driving diversity throughout the organization. In 2007, Cisco renewed its commitment to inclusion and diversity by naming its’ first chief diversity officer. Adding this role at a time when the world economy was teetering on collapse clearly demonstrates Cisco’s commitment to building an inclusive and collaborative workforce. Cisco believes that having an employee population that reflects the diversity of the vast markets that we serve creates a competitive advantage for multinational organizations such as ours. Mr. Chambers joined Cisco in 1991 as senior vice president, worldwide sales and operations. He assumed the role of president and CEO in 1995. Prior to joining Cisco, he spent eight years at Wang Laboratories (1982-1990) and six years with IBM (1976-1982). He holds a law degree (1974) and a bachelor of science / bachelor of arts degree (1971) in business from West Virginia University and a master of business administration degree in finance and management (1975) from Indiana University. He is married and has two adult children. – 119 –
Recognizing, valuing, understanding, and celebrating diversity – in clients, employees and communities – distinguishes us in the marketplace. We are a stronger and more competitive organization for embracing this principle.” Frederick H. Waddell
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2010 Chicago United Chicago Bridge Award Recipient FREDERICK H. WADDELL
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Northern Trust Corporation Frederick H. Waddell is chairman and chief executive officer, a director of Northern Trust Corporation and a member of the Management Group of Northern Trust Corporation and The Northern Trust Company, Chicago. The heads of Northern Trust’s principal operating businesses, Personal Financial Services, Corporate & Institutional Services, Operations & Technology and Northern Trust Global Investments report to Mr. Waddell. Also reporting to him are the heads of Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Auditing, Corporate Strategy, Risk Management, Legal and Corporate Social Responsibility. Since joining Northern Trust in 1975, Mr. Waddell has held leadership positions in Commercial Banking, Strategic Planning and Personal Financial Services. In March 2003, he became head of the Corporate and Institutional Services business unit and, in February 2006, was named president and chief operating officer of Northern Trust. Rick was appointed chief executive officer on January 1, 2008, and became chairman on November 11, 2009. Northern Trust recognizes diversity as a corporate strength and competitive advantage. Under his leadership, Mr. Waddell continues to embrace diversity and inclusion by engaging a diverse group of clients, ensuring the employment of a diverse workforce to bring a proliferation of ideas and approaches, and being actively engaged in diverse communities. Northern Trust places high value on diversity and encourages its employees to do the same. Mr. Waddell is a member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, The Economic Club of Chicago, the Financial Services Roundtable, the Executives’ Club of Chicago, The Chicago Club and United Way of Metropolitan Chicago. He is a member of the Commercial Club of Chicago, and the Chicago Commonwealth Club. Rick is on the Board of Trustees of the Art Institute of Chicago and Northwestern University. He also serves on the Trustees Committee of the Chicago Community Trust. Mr. Waddell holds a BA degree from Dartmouth College and a MBA degree from Northwestern University.
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We use the phrase ‘Musical Excellence Diversity’ to describe the Chicago Sinfonietta because of our belief that the most beautiful sounds are made when you combine all of the ‘voices’ of the community. The Chicago Sinfonietta has a unique and wonderful sound as a result of our commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.” Maestro Paul Freeman
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2010 Chicago United Bridge Advocate Award Recipient MAESTRO PAUL FREEMAN Founder and Music Director Chicago Sinfonietta
Fanfare Magazine proclaimed Maestro Paul Freeman to be “…one of the finest conductors our nation has produced.” Born in Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Paul Freeman has established himself as one of America’s leading conductors. In 1987, he became the founding music director of the Chicago Sinfonietta. In 1996, he was appointed music director and chief conductor of the Czech National Symphony Orchestra in Prague, a position he holds simultaneously with his Sinfonietta post. He records and tours with both orchestras on a regular basis. From 1979 to 1989, he served as Music Director of the Victoria Symphony in Canada. He has also served as Principal Guest Conductor of the Helsinki Philharmonic in Finland, as Associate Conductor of the Dallas Symphony, Conductor in-residence of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and as Music Director of the Opera Theatre of Rochester, NewYork. A recipient of the Mahler Award from the European Union of Arts, Freeman is in constant demand as a Guest Conductor all over the world. He has conducted over 100 orchestras in over 30 different countries. As one of America’s most successful recording conductors, Dr. Freeman has to his credit approximately 200 releases, including a series tracking the history of black symphonic composers from 1750 to the present. In 2004, Dr. Freeman began a project called Global Maestro, consisting of a 13-week series of two-hour radio programs featuring music, which he recorded with international orchestras, including the Chicago Sinfonietta. The series was syndicated to over 150 cities in the U.S. and several countries by WFMT. Freeman has been nominated for two Emmy Awards and has received numerous awards for his recordings. As a media personality, he has been involved in more than a dozen televised orchestral productions, and garnered recognition in The History Makers Project. Dr. Freeman, who studied on a U.S. Fulbright Grant at the Hoschschülefül Musik in Berlin, holds a PhD degree from the Eastman School of Music and LHD Degrees from Dominican University and Loyola University. Through his artistry, Freeman passionately promotes innovative change and diversity.
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