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Emeritus Board of Governors

Current Emeritus Board Members

The Emeritus Board of Governors is comprised of distinguished former board members who have shown an unwavering commitment to MPC, making invaluable contributions of time, service, insight and leadership. The Emeritus Board remains engaged with MPC in a nonvoting advisory capacity, symbolizing the enduring bond between the organization and its longstanding champions.
2026 Emeritus Board of Governors

David E. Baker
Executive Director, America’s Urban Campus

MarySue Barrett
Founder, MSB Consulting

Larry O. Booth
Design Principal, Booth Hansen Associates

Todd C. Brown
Retired Vice Chairman, ShoreBank Corporation

John A. Buck, II
Chairman & CEO, The John Buck Company

Ellen Carnahan
Principal, Machrie Enterprises LLC

Ann M. Drake
President & Founder, Lincoln Road

John S. Gates, Jr.
Executive Chairman, TradeLane Properties

Jacques N. Gordon
Director, Graaskamp Center for Real Estate

Joe A. Gregoire
SVP, Wintrust Bank Chicago

Don Haider
Emeritus Professor of Strategy, Northwestern University

Hill Hammock
Senior Advisor, Verit Advisors

King W. Harris
Chairman, Harris Holdings

John M. McDonough
Retired Partner, Sidley Austin LLP

Lee M. Mitchell
Managing Partner, Thoma Bravo, Inc.

Jesse H. Ruiz
Partner, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, The Vistria Group

Jim P. Stirling
Financial Analyst, UBS

Pam A. Walter
Principal, Walter Law Offices

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