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W.
Rockwell Wirtz is the founder of Breakthru Beverage Group LLC, founded in 1944, serving as Co-Chairman.
Mr. Wirtz is also the founder of South Miami Hospital Foundation.
Current positions include Chairman at Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc. since 2007; Co-Chairman at United Center; President at Forman Realty Corp.; Trustee at Northwestern University; Member-Governors Board at The National Hockey League; Member-Civic Committee at The Commercial Club of Chicago; and Trustee at Northwestern University Clinical & Translational Sciences Institute.
Former positions include Chairman at Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, Inc.; Chairman & President at First Miami Bancorp, Inc.; Chairman & President at Wirtz Corp.; and President at Wirtz Beverage Group LLC.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Northwestern University, conferred in 1975.
W. Wirtz active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Commercial Club of Chicago
The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Northwestern University
Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
United Center
United Center Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Provides sports and entertainment services | Chairman | - |
Forman Realty Corp.
Forman Realty Corp. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates as a real estate management company | President | - |
South Miami Hospital Foundation
South Miami Hospital Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Engages in raising funds for South Miami Hospital | Founder | - |
Breakthru Beverage Group LLC
Breakthru Beverage Group LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes wines, spirits, and beer | Founder | 01/01/1944 |
Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc.
Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates a professional hockey franchise | Chairman | 01/01/2007 |
Northwestern University Clinical & Translational Sciences Inst
Northwestern University Clinical & Translational Sciences Inst Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research services to scientific discoveries | Director/Board Member | - |
The National Hockey League
The National Hockey League Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as a professional ice hockey league | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of W. Wirtz
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Training of W. Wirtz
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Positions held
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 13 |
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Wirtz Corp.
Wirtz Corp. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates as a holding company with interest in providing real estate, insurance, banking, sports, entertainment and wholesale distribution services | Finance |
Forman Realty Corp.
Forman Realty Corp. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates as a real estate management company | Finance |
First Miami Bancorp, Inc.
First Miami Bancorp, Inc. Major BanksFinance Operates as a national commercial bank | Finance |
Northwestern University
Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The National Hockey League
The National Hockey League Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as a professional ice hockey league | Consumer Services |
Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc.
Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates a professional hockey franchise | Consumer Services |
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, Inc.
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes wines and spirits | Distribution Services |
The Commercial Club of Chicago
The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization | Commercial Services |
Wirtz Beverage Group LLC
Wirtz Beverage Group LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes wine, spirits, and beer brands | Distribution Services |
United Center
United Center Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Provides sports and entertainment services | Consumer Services |
Breakthru Beverage Group LLC
Breakthru Beverage Group LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes wines, spirits, and beer | Distribution Services |
South Miami Hospital Foundation
South Miami Hospital Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Engages in raising funds for South Miami Hospital | Miscellaneous |
Northwestern University Clinical & Translational Sciences Inst
Northwestern University Clinical & Translational Sciences Inst Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research services to scientific discoveries | Commercial Services |
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