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Katie Lawler
Director/Board Member at
QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS CORPORATION
Net worth: 9 M $ as of 2026-08-30
Profile
Mary Katherine Lawler is currently Director at Junior Achievement of Chicago and Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago.
She is Independent Director at Quanex Building Products Corp.
starting in 2025.
She serves as Trustee at Loyola Academy (Illinois).
She is Chief Human Resources Officer & Senior Vice President at Illinois Tool Works Inc. since 2014.
Former positions include Chairman at The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago in 2013, Executive Vice President-Human Resources at GATX Corp.
from 2013 to 2014, Human Resources Counsel at Tribune Media Co., and Senior Vice President-Operations at Newsday Holdings LLC.
Education includes a graduate degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1992 and an undergraduate degree from the College of the Holy Cross (Massachusetts) in 1987.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-08 | 30,805 ( 0.01% ) | 8 M $ | 2026-08-30 | |
| 2026-08-26 | 1,152 ( 0% ) | 22 141 $ | 2026-08-30 |
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 non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, now known as the HRMAC Institute at the Executives’ Club, is a human resources organization that serves as a resource and community for HR professionals. The organization offers programming focused on workplace issues, including summits, forums, interest groups, leadership development, mentorship initiatives, workshops, and customized leadership programs. Since its merger with the Executives’ Club in 2021, HRMAC connects and supports the regional business community, emphasizing inclusive cultures, talent management, and leadership growth for executives. | 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
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Connections
73
1st degree connections
11
1st degree companies
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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 building products that includes insulating glass spacers vinyl extrusions cabinet components and hardware solutions | 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 non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, now known as the HRMAC Institute at the Executives’ Club, is a human resources organization that serves as a resource and community for HR professionals. The organization offers programming focused on workplace issues, including summits, forums, interest groups, leadership development, mentorship initiatives, workshops, and customized leadership programs. Since its merger with the Executives’ Club in 2021, HRMAC connects and supports the regional business community, emphasizing inclusive cultures, talent management, and leadership growth for executives. | Commercial Services |
Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago | |
Loyola Academy (Illinois) |
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