Born: c. 1935

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Business
Party Affiliation: Republican

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: CEO of Nicor, 1986-95

Military service: US Navy (three years)

Wife: Carole J. Cline

    University: BS Political Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1957)

    Hawthorne Investors, Inc. (1996-)
    Nicor CEO (1986-95)
    Nicor President and COO (1985-86)
    Jewel Companies President and CEO (1984-85)
    Jewel Companies (22 years)
    American Veterinary Publications, Inc.
    Member of the Board of Aurera SA de CV
    Member of the Board of Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (as Chairman, 1991-94)
    Member of the Board of Hussmann International (as Chairman, 1998-2000)
    Member of the Board of Jewel Companies (as Chairman, 1984-85)
    Member of the Board of K-Mart
    Member of the Board of Nicor (as Chairman, 1986-95)
    Member of the Board of PepsiAmericas (1987-)
    Member of the Board of Pet, Inc.
    Member of the Board of Ryerson (2006-07)
    Member of the Board of Ryerson Tull
    Bush-Cheney '04
    Economic Club of Chicago Board of Directors
    George W. Bush for President
    John McCain 2008
    Keep Our Mission PAC
    Phi Beta Kappa Society
    Romney for President
    Sigma Chi Fraternity
    University of Illinois Foundation Chairman

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