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Ann M.
Drake is currently the Vice Chairman at Northwestern University, Chairman at CJ Logistics, Inc., Director at Lyric Opera of Chicago, Trustee at The Museum of Science & Industry, Board Governor at Metropolitan Planning Council, and Board Governor at The Committee of 200.
Previously, she served as an Independent Director at A.M.
Castle & Co. from 2011 to 2013.
She has also held positions as a Member of The Commercial Club of Chicago, The International Women's Forum, The Chicago Network, The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois), Warehousing Education & Research Council, and Women Corporate Directors.
Ms. Drake completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Iowa and holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management.
Ann M. Drake active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
CJ Logistics, Inc.
CJ Logistics, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides third-party logistics and supply chain management services | Chairman | 10/02/2011 |
Northwestern University
Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Metropolitan Planning Council
Metropolitan Planning Council The Metropolitan Planning Council is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering equitable, sustainable, and prosperous communities throughout the metropolitan region. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. Since 1934, it has collaborated with governments, businesses, community leaders, and advocacy groups to address regional challenges in housing, transportation, environment, and public systems through research, policy development, and inclusive planning. The organization emphasizes racial and economic equity, environmental sustainability, and community livability, focusing on transit-oriented development, comprehensive transportation reform, affordable and equitable housing solutions, and green infrastructure and water management initiatives. It provides data-driven analysis, policy recommendations, and educational resources to influence public policy and government programs at local, regional, and state levels, and actively engages stakeholders through events, webinars, and collaborative planning efforts. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Committee of 200
The Committee of 200 Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organization of the women entrepreneurs and corporate innovators | Director/Board Member | - |
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides live theatrical presentations | Director/Board Member | - |
Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science & Industry
Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science & Industry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a museum | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Ann M. Drake
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| AM CASTLE & CO | Director/Board Member | 20/12/2013 |
Warehousing Education & Research Council
Warehousing Education & Research Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides logistics management and online learning services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois)
The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in fostering connections among leaders to encourage dialogue on important economic and social issues | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of Ann M. Drake
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
1st degree connections
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
A.M. Castle & Co.
A.M. Castle & Co. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies stainless steel, nickel, aluminum and titanium bar | Distribution Services |
Northwestern University
Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Iowa
University of Iowa Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
CJ Logistics, Inc.
CJ Logistics, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides third-party logistics and supply chain management services | Transportation |
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides live theatrical presentations | Consumer Services |
The Commercial Club of Chicago
The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization | Commercial Services |
The International Women's Forum
The International Women's Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates women's forum membership organization | Commercial Services |
The Chicago Network
The Chicago Network Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional organization for women's | Commercial Services |
The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois)
The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in fostering connections among leaders to encourage dialogue on important economic and social issues | Commercial Services |
Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science & Industry
Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science & Industry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a museum | Consumer Services |
Metropolitan Planning Council
Metropolitan Planning Council The Metropolitan Planning Council is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering equitable, sustainable, and prosperous communities throughout the metropolitan region. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. Since 1934, it has collaborated with governments, businesses, community leaders, and advocacy groups to address regional challenges in housing, transportation, environment, and public systems through research, policy development, and inclusive planning. The organization emphasizes racial and economic equity, environmental sustainability, and community livability, focusing on transit-oriented development, comprehensive transportation reform, affordable and equitable housing solutions, and green infrastructure and water management initiatives. It provides data-driven analysis, policy recommendations, and educational resources to influence public policy and government programs at local, regional, and state levels, and actively engages stakeholders through events, webinars, and collaborative planning efforts. | |
The Committee of 200
The Committee of 200 Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organization of the women entrepreneurs and corporate innovators | Commercial Services |
Warehousing Education & Research Council
Warehousing Education & Research Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides logistics management and online learning services | Commercial Services |
Women Corporate Directors
Women Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization of women directors of public and large private companies | Commercial Services |
Kellogg School of Management
Kellogg School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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