David B. Speer

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David B. Speer served as the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Illinois Tool Works Inc. from 1979 to 2012.
He also held director positions in various organizations such as Deere & Co., Rockwell Automation, Inc., and Rush University Medical Center.
Additionally, he was a trustee of Northwestern University and The Field Museum of Natural History.
Speer received his undergraduate degree from Iowa State University in 1973 and his MBA from Northwestern University in 1977.

Former positions of David B. Speer

Companies	Position	End
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC.	Director/Board Member	2012-11-16
CoVest Bancshares, Inc. CoVest Bancshares, Inc. Major BanksFinance Provides national commercial banking services	Director/Board Member	2012-11-16
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	2012-11-16
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates music bands and orchestra	Director/Board Member	2012-11-16
World Business Chicago World Business Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic data and statistical assistance services	Director/Board Member	2012-11-16

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Deere & Co. Deere & Co. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and sells agricultural,construction, industrial, commercial & consumer equipment	Producer Manufacturing
Illinois Tool Works Inc. Illinois Tool Works Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures automotive components & fasteners, test, measurement and electronic equipment, food equipment, polymers & fluids	Producer Manufacturing
Rockwell Automation, Inc. Rockwell Automation, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures motion, power control, safety and sensing devices & provides production automation software platforms, technology, cyber security and consulting services	Producer Manufacturing
CoVest Bancshares, Inc. CoVest Bancshares, Inc. Major BanksFinance Provides national commercial banking services	Finance
Iowa State University Iowa State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Northwestern University Northwestern University 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
Junior Achievement of Chicago Junior Achievement of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides educational services	Commercial Services
The Field Museum of Natural History The Field Museum of Natural History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a public museum	Consumer Services
The Commercial Club of Chicago The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization	Commercial Services
The Executives Club of Chicago The Executives Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a premier membership organization and business forum	Commercial Services
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates music bands and orchestra	Consumer 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
The Business Council The Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an organization of business leaders	Commercial Services
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as independent nonpartisan membership organization that provides insight and influence the public disclosure on critical global issues	Commercial Services
Rush University Medical Center Rush University Medical Center Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides health care services	Health Services
Chief Executives For Corporate Purpose, Inc. Chief Executives For Corporate Purpose, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an international forum of business leaders	Commercial Services
The Chicago Urban League The Chicago Urban League Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic, educational and social progress for African Americans	Commercial 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