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Charles Matthews
Director/Board Member at
Ounce of Prevention Fund
Net worth: - $ as of 2026-06-29
Profile
Charles R.
Matthews currently serves as Vice Chairman of The Chicago Urban League, Director of World Business Chicago, Director of BMO Bank NA since 2019, Director of Ounce of Prevention Fund, Director of United Way of Metro Chicago, Inc., Director of Navy Pier, Inc., Director of BMO Financial Corp.
since 2019, and Director & Member of The Economic Club of Chicago.
Formerly, Mr. Matthews was President & Chief Executive Officer of North Shore Gas Co. from 2015 to 2022, President & Chief Executive Officer of The Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co. from 2015 to 2022, Director of American Gas Association, Director of Illinois Utilities Business Diversity Council, Independent Director of ALLETE, Inc. from 2022 to 2025, Senior Vice President-Wholesale Energy & Fuels of Wisconsin Electric Power Co. from 2012 to 2015, and President of Peoples Energy LLC from 2015 to 2022.
Education includes undergraduate studies at Talladega College and an MBA from Clark Atlanta University School of Business Administration.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bank of Montreal
 Bank of Montreal Major BanksFinance Provides national banking services -.--% | 2026-07-14 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2026-06-29 |
Charles Matthews active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Ounce of Prevention Fund
 Ounce of Prevention Fund Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Engages in providing care and education to children who were born in poverty | Director/Board Member | - |
BMO Financial Corp.
 BMO Financial Corp. Major BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiary provides commercial banking services | Director/Board Member | 2019-05-22 |
Navy Pier, Inc.
 Navy Pier, Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Operates as a entertainment and exposition center | Director/Board Member | - |
World Business Chicago
 World Business Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic data and statistical assistance services | Director/Board Member | - |
The Chicago Urban League
 The Chicago Urban League Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic, educational and social progress for African Americans | Director/Board Member | - |
The Economic Club of Chicago
 The Economic Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization which dedicating to discuss economic, business and social issues | Director/Board Member | - |
BMO Bank NA
 BMO Bank NA Major BanksFinance Provides national charted banking services | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
United Way of Metro Chicago, Inc.
 United Way of Metro Chicago, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operate as non-profit organization, which allocate funds for health, education, financial stability and safety | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Charles Matthews
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| ALLETE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2025-12-14 |
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Training of Charles Matthews
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
76
1st degree connections
16
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 16 |
|---|---|
ALLETE, Inc.
 ALLETE, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates electric utilities and invests in energy-centric businesses | Utilities |
North Shore Gas Co.
 North Shore Gas Co. Gas DistributorsUtilities Delivers natural gas to residents and businesses | Utilities |
The Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co.
 The Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co. Gas DistributorsUtilities Provides natural gas utility services | Utilities |
Wisconsin Electric Power Co.
 Wisconsin Electric Power Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides electricity, natural gas distribution and steam services | Utilities |
Talladega College
 Talladega College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
World Business Chicago
World Business Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic data and statistical assistance services | Commercial Services |
American Gas Association
 American Gas Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a gas association | Commercial Services |
BMO Bank NA
BMO Bank NA Major BanksFinance Provides national charted banking services | Finance |
The Chicago Urban League
The Chicago Urban League Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic, educational and social progress for African Americans | Commercial Services |
Ounce of Prevention Fund
Ounce of Prevention Fund Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Engages in providing care and education to children who were born in poverty | Health Services |
United Way of Metro Chicago, Inc.
United Way of Metro Chicago, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operate as non-profit organization, which allocate funds for health, education, financial stability and safety | Commercial Services |
Navy Pier, Inc.
Navy Pier, Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Operates as a entertainment and exposition center | Consumer Services |
BMO Financial Corp.
BMO Financial Corp. Major BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiary provides commercial banking services | Finance |
Clark Atlanta University School of Business Administration
 Clark Atlanta University School of Business Administration Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Peoples Energy LLC
 Peoples Energy LLC Gas DistributorsUtilities Provides natural gas distribution services | Utilities |
The Economic Club of Chicago
The Economic Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization which dedicating to discuss economic, business and social issues | Commercial Services |
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