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Brother James Gaffney is currently serving as the Chairman of the Will County Community Foundation, Vice Chairman of the American Red Cross of The Illinois River Valley, Chairman-Lasallian Association of College at the Christian Brothers Conference, Director of The Will County Center For Economic Development, Director of the International Association of Lasallian Universities, and Member of the Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges & Universities.
He previously served as the President of Lewis University from 1988 to 2016.
Dr. Gaffney also held positions as an Independent Director at First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (Illinois) from 1998 to 2019, Director at First Midwest Bank (Illinois), and Member-Executive Council at Metropolis Strategies.
He has a graduate degree from Manhattan College, undergraduate and graduate degrees from St. Mary's University of Minnesota, and a doctorate degree from the University of Saint Mary of the Lake.
Brother James Gaffney active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Lewis University
Lewis University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | President | 01/01/1988 |
Will County Community Foundation | Chairman | 12/04/2013 |
The Will County Center For Economic Development
The Will County Center For Economic Development The Will County Center For Economic Development focuses on enhancing the quality of life in Will County by expanding economic opportunities and strengthening the local business environment. The non-profit company is based in Joliet, IL. It provides programs and resources such as the annual CED Eye Opener event, which highlights regional economic trends and opportunities, and offers tools like SizeUp, an online platform that helps small businesses analyze customers, competitors, and growth prospects using local data. The organization emphasizes site selection, workforce development, business assistance, and leverages transportation assets, including the region's inland port. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Brothers of The Christian Schools | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges & Universities
Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges & Universities Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges & Universities is a statewide association representing 57 private, not-for-profit colleges and universities in Illinois. The company's main goal is to advocate for the public policy interests of their member institutions and the students they serve. The company works towards achieving a consensus among their diverse membership and promote the educational values and economic benefits of private higher education. The Federation is the recognized representative to various educational organizations and government bodies in Illinois. The company is governed by a Board of Directors composed of college and university executives. The Federation is based in Springfield, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
St. Mary's College of California
St. Mary's College of California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
American Red Cross of The Illinois River Valley
American Red Cross of The Illinois River Valley Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operates as non-profit organization, which provides disaster relief services | Director/Board Member | - |
International Association of Lasallian Universities | Director/Board Member | - |
Christian Brothers Conference | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Brother James Gaffney
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Training of Brother James Gaffney
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| Private companies | 15 |
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First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (Illinois)
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (Illinois) Major BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company which provides commercial and consumer loan services | Finance |
Lewis University
Lewis University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Manhattan College
Manhattan College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
St. Mary's College of California
St. Mary's College of California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
St. Mary's University of Minnesota
St. Mary's University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
First Midwest Bank (Illinois)
First Midwest Bank (Illinois) Major BanksFinance Operates as a national commercial bank | Finance |
Metropolis Strategies | |
Will County Community Foundation | |
The Will County Center For Economic Development
The Will County Center For Economic Development The Will County Center For Economic Development focuses on enhancing the quality of life in Will County by expanding economic opportunities and strengthening the local business environment. The non-profit company is based in Joliet, IL. It provides programs and resources such as the annual CED Eye Opener event, which highlights regional economic trends and opportunities, and offers tools like SizeUp, an online platform that helps small businesses analyze customers, competitors, and growth prospects using local data. The organization emphasizes site selection, workforce development, business assistance, and leverages transportation assets, including the region's inland port. | |
University of Saint Mary of the Lake
University of Saint Mary of the Lake Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Brothers of The Christian Schools | |
Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges & Universities
Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges & Universities Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges & Universities is a statewide association representing 57 private, not-for-profit colleges and universities in Illinois. The company's main goal is to advocate for the public policy interests of their member institutions and the students they serve. The company works towards achieving a consensus among their diverse membership and promote the educational values and economic benefits of private higher education. The Federation is the recognized representative to various educational organizations and government bodies in Illinois. The company is governed by a Board of Directors composed of college and university executives. The Federation is based in Springfield, IL. | Commercial Services |
American Red Cross of The Illinois River Valley
American Red Cross of The Illinois River Valley Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operates as non-profit organization, which provides disaster relief services | Health Services |
International Association of Lasallian Universities | |
Christian Brothers Conference |
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