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Katie Lawler
Director/Board Member at
QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS CORPORATION
Net worth: 8 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Ms. Mary K.
Lawler is an Independent Director at Quanex Building Products Corp.
and a Chief Human Resources Officer & Senior VP at Illinois Tool Works Inc. She is on the Board of Directors at Quanex Building Products Corp., Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago, Junior Achievement of Chicago and Loyola Academy (Illinois).
Ms. Lawler was previously employed as a Chairman by The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, an Executive Vice President-Human Resources by GATX Corp., a Human Resources Counsel by Tribune Media Co., and a Senior Vice President-Operations by Newsday Holdings LLC.
She received her undergraduate degree from the College of the Holy Cross (Massachusetts) and a graduate degree from the University of Notre Dame.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-08 | 30,805 ( 0.01% ) | 8 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2026-05-27 | 1,152 ( 0% ) | 21 439 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Katie Lawler active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. | Human Resources Officer | 2014-09-30 |
| QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2025-10-31 |
Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago | Director/Board Member | - |
Junior Achievement of Chicago
 Junior Achievement of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides educational services | Director/Board Member | - |
Loyola Academy (Illinois) | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Katie Lawler
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| GATX CORPORATION | Human Resources Officer | 2014-10-02 |
The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago
 The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago (HRMAC) is a corporate membership organization that provides services to employers in the area. It is the oldest traditional organization of its kind in Chicago and operates independently from any state or national organizations. HRMAC serves as a platform for human resources leaders, practitioners, service providers, and business executives to collaborate on workforce strategies that enhance business performance. In October 2021, HRMAC merged with the Executives' Club of Chicago and established The HRMAC Institute within the Exec Club. The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago is based in Chicago, IL. | Chairman | 2012-12-31 |
| TRIBUNE MEDIA CO | Human Resources Officer | - |
Newsday Holdings LLC
 Newsday Holdings LLC Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Provides daily newspaper publishing services | Chief Operating Officer | - |
Training of Katie Lawler
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
60
1st degree connections
11
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
GATX Corp.
 GATX Corp. RailroadsTransportation Leases and maintains railcars | Transportation |
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 |
Tribune Media Co.
 Tribune Media Co. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates as a television and media company | Consumer Services |
University of Notre Dame
 University of Notre Dame Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Quanex Building Products Corp.
 Quanex Building Products Corp. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures components primarily for the window and door industry | Producer Manufacturing |
College of the Holy Cross (Massachusetts)
 College of the Holy Cross (Massachusetts) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Newsday Holdings LLC
Newsday Holdings LLC Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Provides daily newspaper publishing services | Consumer Services |
Junior Achievement of Chicago
Junior Achievement of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides educational services | Commercial Services |
The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago
The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago (HRMAC) is a corporate membership organization that provides services to employers in the area. It is the oldest traditional organization of its kind in Chicago and operates independently from any state or national organizations. HRMAC serves as a platform for human resources leaders, practitioners, service providers, and business executives to collaborate on workforce strategies that enhance business performance. In October 2021, HRMAC merged with the Executives' Club of Chicago and established The HRMAC Institute within the Exec Club. The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago is based in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago | |
Loyola Academy (Illinois) |
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