Steve A. Brodsky
Director/Board Member at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
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Steve A.
Brodsky is currently a Director at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Previously, he worked as a Managing Director at Vernon & Park Capital LP from 2008 to 2009, and as the Chief Financial Officer at Spot Trading LLC from 2010 to 2013.
He also held Principal positions at Mesirow Financial, Inc., NYSE Chicago Holdings, Inc., and Nuveen Securities LLC.
Brodsky holds an MBA from Northwestern University, a graduate degree from Northwestern University, and an undergraduate degree from Syracuse University.
Steve A. Brodsky active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
 Chicago Shakespeare Theater Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Chicago Shakespeare Theater operates performance theaters. It offers production of classics, new works and family programming; to unlocking Shakespeare’s work for educators and students; and to serving as Chicago’s cultural ambassador through its World’s Stage Series. The company was founded by Barbara Gaines in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Steve A. Brodsky
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Vernon & Park Capital LP
 Vernon & Park Capital LP Investment ManagersFinance Vernon & Park Capital LP (Vernon & Park Capital) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2001 by James S Ginsburg. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Private Equity Investor | 2009-12-30 |
Nuveen Securities LLC
 Nuveen Securities LLC Investment ManagersFinance Nuveen Securities LLC, formerly known as the John Nuveen & Co., Inc., is the brokerage subsidiary of Nuveen Investments, Inc., ultimately held by TIAA Board of Overseers in the US. Headquartered in Chicago, the firm engages in the asset management and related research, as well as the development, marketing, and distribution of investment products and services for the institutional market segments. Investment products and services include closed-end exchange-traded funds, mutual funds and individually managed accounts. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Spot Trading LLC
 Spot Trading LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1999 by Rob Merrilees, Spot Trading LLC is a technology-focused proprietary trading firm located in Chicago. The firm specializes in investments in equity options. They employ proprietary technology and processes to make volatility-based pricing decisions and to exploit inefficiencies in the equity options markets. To maximize risk-adjusted returns, Spot Trading's proprietary trading model uses automation, qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis and sound risk management principles. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Mesirow Financial, Inc.
 Mesirow Financial, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance A subsidiary of Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc., Mesirow Financial, Inc. is a broker/dealer headquartered in Chicago with an additional office in New York City. The firm provides a full array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research. Mesirow was founded in 1937 by Norman Mesirow. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
NYSE Chicago Holdings, Inc.
 NYSE Chicago Holdings, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance NYSE Chicago Holdings, Inc. provides stock exchange and ancillary services. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Steve A. Brodsky
| Syracuse University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Northwestern University | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 6 |
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Vernon & Park Capital LP
Vernon & Park Capital LP Investment ManagersFinance Vernon & Park Capital LP (Vernon & Park Capital) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2001 by James S Ginsburg. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
NYSE Chicago Holdings, Inc.
NYSE Chicago Holdings, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance NYSE Chicago Holdings, Inc. provides stock exchange and ancillary services. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
Mesirow Financial, Inc.
Mesirow Financial, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance A subsidiary of Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc., Mesirow Financial, Inc. is a broker/dealer headquartered in Chicago with an additional office in New York City. The firm provides a full array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research. Mesirow was founded in 1937 by Norman Mesirow. | Finance |
Spot Trading LLC
Spot Trading LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1999 by Rob Merrilees, Spot Trading LLC is a technology-focused proprietary trading firm located in Chicago. The firm specializes in investments in equity options. They employ proprietary technology and processes to make volatility-based pricing decisions and to exploit inefficiencies in the equity options markets. To maximize risk-adjusted returns, Spot Trading's proprietary trading model uses automation, qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis and sound risk management principles. | Finance |
Nuveen Securities LLC
Nuveen Securities LLC Investment ManagersFinance Nuveen Securities LLC, formerly known as the John Nuveen & Co., Inc., is the brokerage subsidiary of Nuveen Investments, Inc., ultimately held by TIAA Board of Overseers in the US. Headquartered in Chicago, the firm engages in the asset management and related research, as well as the development, marketing, and distribution of investment products and services for the institutional market segments. Investment products and services include closed-end exchange-traded funds, mutual funds and individually managed accounts. | Finance |
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Chicago Shakespeare Theater operates performance theaters. It offers production of classics, new works and family programming; to unlocking Shakespeare’s work for educators and students; and to serving as Chicago’s cultural ambassador through its World’s Stage Series. The company was founded by Barbara Gaines in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Services |
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