Men’s Executive Speaker Series - Fall 2024
Men's Executive Speaker Series
Wednesdays, October 9-30 | 7:00- 8:30 p.m. | Fireside Hall
We are excited to kick off our Fall Men's Executive Speaker Series, starting Wednesday, October 9, and running through October 30, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. This series offers a unique opportunity for men in our parish to explore the integration of faith and leadership through the wisdom and experience of distinguished professionals. Each week, we will hear from top executives who have navigated their careers with purpose, faith, and a commitment to lasting impact. Don't miss this chance to engage with faith-filled leaders and gain insights for your personal and professional growth!
OCTOBER 9: Your Authentic Self: How Do I Discern My Own Personal Values?
Speaker: Mike O'Grady - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Northern Trust
OCTOBER 16: Experiences, Adaptation and Faith
Speaker: Frank ten Brink - Former Executive Vice President, CFO and Chief Administrative Officer of Stericycle Inc.
OCTOBER 23: Legacy and Leadership: Building a Lasting Impact with Every Choice
Speakers: Don Pierce, Partner at Shore Capital Partners | Joe Linnen is a Partner & Co-Head of Business Development at The Jordan Company
OCTOBER 30: Faith and Politics: Navigating the Intersection of Belief and Civics
Speaker: Very Rev. John Kartje, PhD., Rector/President of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake
In case of questions, please contact Max Wink.
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Michael O'Grady is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Northern Trust, a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals.
Mike joined Northern Trust in 2011 from Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he served as a managing director in the firm's Investment Banking Group. He joined Merrill Lynch in 1992. Prior to Merrill Lynch, Mike worked for Price Waterhouse.
Mike earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from Harvard Graduate School of Business.
He is a member of the boards of the Field Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Catholic Extension and the Northwestern Medical Group Board of Directors. He also serves on the Finance Council of the Archdiocese of Chicago, the Board of Advisors of Catholic Charities, and the Civic Committee Commercial Club of Chicago.
Frank ten Brink has over 20 years of finance experience in high growth environments, mergers and acquisitions. He previously served as executive vice president, chief financial officer, and chief administrative officer at Stericycle, Inc. from June 1997 until August of 2014, playing a key role in transforming Stericycle into a global leader. He held similar positions at various other companies including Telular, Hexacomb and Interlake. Frank studied international business at the Netherlands School of Business and received an MBA in finance from the University of Oregon. He supports many nonprofits with a focus on supporting people with disabilities and early childhood education and support. He currently sits as chair of Saint Clement Parish’s Finance Council
Don Pierce is a Partner at Shore Capital, a lower middle-market private equity firm focused on partnering with companies that have between $1-10 million of EBITDA. Don is primarily responsible for the sourcing and evaluation of investment opportunities and operating executives in the medical devices field. Don maintains lead responsibility for Innovia Medical (Realized), IZI Medical, and Argentum Medical investments where he actively works with management to identify and implement new growth initiatives.
Outside of the office, Don is actively involved with the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels, Big Shoulders Fund and served on the board of the Notre Dame Club of Chicago.
Don received a B.B.A., cum laude, in Finance with a concentration in International Business from the University of Notre Dame.
Joe Linnen is a Partner & Co-Head of Business Development at The Jordan Company. Joe also serves on the Executive Committee and Investment Committee. Joe joined TJC in 1993. Joe is focused on sourcing, originating and evaluating transactions on behalf of TJC. He serves on the board of directors of CFS Brands. Joe is Chairman Emeritus of the La Lumiere School Board of Trustees, and he was Co-Chairman of its Courageous Vision Capital Campaign. Joe was a founding Director of the Oz Park Baseball Association in Chicago. Joe holds a B.A. degree in Business Administration with concentration in Finance from the University of Notre Dame.
Very Rev. John Kartje, PhD. has been the rector/president of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary since 2015. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics in 1987 from the University of Chicago. In 1995, the University of Chicago’s Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics conferred a Ph.D. degree on Father Kartje. In addition, he earned a Doctorate in Sacred Theology from the Catholic University of America’s Department of Biblical Studies in 2010. Fr. Kartje also serves as a Sunday presider at Saint Clement Parish.