The Field Museum, under provisions of our Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Statutes, is governed by a Board of Trustees. Our Board of Trustees represents a cross section of Chicago's civic, corporate, professional, and philanthropic communities.
While authorized for up to 85 voting members, the Museum has also elected, per Bylaws, non-voting members in Ex-Officio, National and Life designations. The Trustees are responsible for ensuring the capacity of the Museum to fulfill its mission today and for generations to come. They provide leadership and oversight regarding strategic direction and financial resources. The President/CEO is responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization and reports to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
Executive Committee
Wilbur H. Gantz III
Principal, PathoCapital, Inc.
Board of Trustees (Board Chair)
Constance T. Keller
Civic Leader
Board of Trustees (Executive Committee)
John W. Rowe
Chairman Emeritus, Exelon Corporation
Board of Trustees (Executive Committee)
John L. Bucksbaum
Owner, Bucksbaum Retail Properties, LLC
Board of Trustees (Executive Committee)
John A. Canning, Jr.
Chairman, Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC
Board of Trustees (Executive Committee)
Dr. Richard A. Chaifetz
Chairman & CEO, ComPsych Corporation
Board of Trustees (Executive Committee)
Marsha A. Cruzan
Chicago Market President, US Bank
Board of Trustees (Executive Committee)
James S. Frank
Executive Chairman of the Board, Wheels, Inc.
Board of Trustees (Executive Committee)
Marshall B. Front
Chairman, Front Barnett Associates LLC
Board of Trustees (Executive Committee)
Judy Greffin
(Retired) Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Allstate Insurance Co.
Board of Trustees (Executive Committee)
Caryn Harris
Civic Leader
Board of Trustees (Executive Committee)
David D. Hiller
President and CEO, Robert R. McCormick Foundation
Board of Trustees (Executive Committee)
William C. Kunkler III
Executive Vice President, CC Industries, Inc.
Board of Trustees (Executive Committee)
Margaret B. MacLean
President-MacLean Power International, MacLean Power Systems
Board of Trustees (Executive Committee)
Bobby Mehta
Former CEO, TransUnion LLC
Board of Trustees (Executive Committee)
Michael G. O'Grady
President and Chief Executive Officer, Northern Trust
Board of Trustees (Executive Committee)
Jessica P. Sarowitz
Managing Partner & Managing Family Director, Sarowitz Family LLC & Julian Grace Foundation
Board of Trustees (Executive Committee)
Matthew K. Simon
Head of Ashler Capital, A Citadel Company
Board of Trustees (Executive Committee)
Dawn L. Solomon
Civic Leader
Board of Trustees (Executive Committee)
Mark Tebbe
Entrepreneur in Residence, University of Chicago
Board of Trustees (Executive Committee)
W. Rockwell Wirtz
Chairman, Chicago Blackhawks & President, Wirtz Corporation
Board of Trustees (Executive Committee)
