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W. Wirtz
Founder at
South Miami Hospital Foundation
Profile
W.
Rockwell Wirtz was the founder of Breakthru Beverage Group LLC, founded in 1944, serving as Co-Chairman.
Mr. Wirtz is also the founder of South Miami Hospital Foundation.
Current positions include Chairman of Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc. since 2007, Co-Chairman of United Center, President of Forman Realty Corp., Trustee of Northwestern University, Member-Governors Board of The National Hockey League, Member-Civic Committee of The Commercial Club of Chicago, and Trustee of Northwestern University Clinical & Translational Sciences Institute.
Former positions include Chairman of Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, Inc., Chairman & President of Wirtz Corp., Chairman & President of First Miami Bancorp, Inc., and President of Wirtz Beverage Group LLC.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Northwestern University, conferred in 1975.
W. Wirtz active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Commercial Club of Chicago
 The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
United Center
 United Center Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Provides sports and entertainment services | Chairman | - |
Forman Realty Corp.
 Forman Realty Corp. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates as a real estate management company | President | - |
South Miami Hospital Foundation
 South Miami Hospital Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Engages in raising funds for South Miami Hospital | Founder | - |
Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc.
 Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates a professional hockey franchise | Chairman | 2006-12-31 |
Northwestern University Clinical & Translational Sciences Inst
 Northwestern University Clinical & Translational Sciences Inst Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research services to scientific discoveries | Director/Board Member | - |
The National Hockey League
 The National Hockey League Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as a professional ice hockey league | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of W. Wirtz
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Breakthru Beverage Group LLC
 Breakthru Beverage Group LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes wines, spirits, and beer | Founder | - |
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Training of W. Wirtz
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
96
1st degree connections
13
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
Wirtz Corp.
 Wirtz Corp. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates as a holding company with interest in providing real estate, insurance, banking, sports, entertainment and wholesale distribution services | Finance |
Forman Realty Corp.
Forman Realty Corp. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates as a real estate management company | Finance |
First Miami Bancorp, Inc.
 First Miami Bancorp, Inc. Major BanksFinance Operates as a national commercial bank | Finance |
Northwestern University
Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The National Hockey League
The National Hockey League Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as a professional ice hockey league | Consumer Services |
Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc.
Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates a professional hockey franchise | Consumer Services |
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, Inc.
 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes wines and spirits | Distribution Services |
The Commercial Club of Chicago
The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization | Commercial Services |
Wirtz Beverage Group LLC
 Wirtz Beverage Group LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes wine, spirits, and beer brands | Distribution Services |
United Center
United Center Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Provides sports and entertainment services | Consumer Services |
Breakthru Beverage Group LLC
Breakthru Beverage Group LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes wines, spirits, and beer | Distribution Services |
South Miami Hospital Foundation
South Miami Hospital Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Engages in raising funds for South Miami Hospital | Miscellaneous |
Northwestern University Clinical & Translational Sciences Inst
Northwestern University Clinical & Translational Sciences Inst Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research services to scientific discoveries | Commercial Services |
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