John W. Croghan
Director/Board Member at Northwestern University
Profile
John W.
Croghan was the founder of Rail-Splitter Capital Management LLC (founded in 2002) and Lincoln Capital Management Co. (founded in 1967) where he held the title of Chairman.
He currently holds positions as Vice Chairman at The Big Shoulders Fund, Trustee at Northwestern University, Trustee at Chicago History Museum, Trustee-Finance Council at Archdiocese of Chicago, and Member-Governors Board at Catholic Extension Board of Governors.
John W. Croghan active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses | Director/Board Member | 2010-04-11 |
Chicago History Museum
 Chicago History Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Chicago History Museum is a destination for learning and connecting people to the history of Chicago. The museum is located in Chicago, IL. The museum offers dynamic exhibitions, tours, programs, digital resources, and special events that explore the city's history and connect people to each other. The museum's featured exhibitions include "Back Home: Polish City on Fire: 1871" and "Millions of Moments Facing Freedom." The museum also offers guided tours of the city's neighborhoods, including the South Side, Paseo Boricua and Park, Historic Old Town, and Pilsen Murals. | Director/Board Member | 2010-04-11 |
Archdiocese of Chicago
 Archdiocese of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Archdiocese of Chicago offers religious and missionary services. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in United States. The company was founded in 1843. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-07-28 |
The Big Shoulders Fund
 The Big Shoulders Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Big Shoulders Fund provides financial services. The company was founded by James J. O'Connor, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin and Fred O'Connor in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Catholic Extension Board of Governors
 Catholic Extension Board of Governors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Catholic Extension Board of Governors operates as non profit organization. It aims to build up and strengthens catholic faith communities across America by providing funds and resources to poor churches to unleash the transformative power of faith. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of John W. Croghan
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2012-05-16 |
| Lincoln Capital Management Co. | Founder | 2000-11-30 |
Lyric Opera of Chicago
 Lyric Opera of Chicago Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Lyric Opera of Chicago provides live theatrical presentations. The company was founded by Carol Fox, Nicola Rescigno and Lawrence V. Kelly in 1954 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Evanston Capital Management LLC
 Evanston Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Evanston Capital Management LLC (ECM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Evanston, Illinois. The firm was founded by David L. Wagner, Adam B. Blitz, Kenneth A. Meister, and Ryan D. Cahill in 2002. They are a subsidiary of Evanston Capital Management LP. ECM provides investment supervisory services to US and non-US commingled open-end and closed-end private funds of private funds, and to a customized single investor fund. | Director/Board Member | - |
| ░░░ ░░░░ ░░░░░░░░ ░░░░ | ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ ░░░░░░ | - |
Experiences
Positions held
Connections
1st degree connections
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| LINDSAY CORPORATION | Producer Manufacturing |
| REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. | Industrial Services |
| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
| St. Paul Bancorp, Inc. | Finance |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc.
 Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. operated a stock exchange. The company was founded on November 13, 2000 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
Lincoln Partners LLC
 Lincoln Partners LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Lincoln Partners LLC offers capital raising, mergers & acquisitions support, and other corporate finance services. The firm was founded in 1996 by co-chairmen Robert Barr and Jim Lawson. Lincoln Partners offers its services internationally through partnerships with investment banks in Germany and Japan. Lincoln Partners is a leading middle market investment headquartered in Chicago-IL. | Finance |
| Blockbuster Entertainment Corp. | Retail Trade |
Schwarz Supply Source
 Schwarz Supply Source Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Schwarz Supply Source engaged in the manufactures and markets paper packaging products. Its products include bags, boxes, tissue paper, gift wrap and other packaging materials. The company was founded by S. L. Schwarz in 1907 and was headquartered in Morton Grove, IL. | Process Industries |
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Lyric Opera of Chicago provides live theatrical presentations. The company was founded by Carol Fox, Nicola Rescigno and Lawrence V. Kelly in 1954 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Services |
Rail-Splitter Capital Management LLC
 Rail-Splitter Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rail-Splitter Capital Management LLC (Rail-Splitter) is a hedge fund manager headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by John W. Croghan and Richard M. Fradin in 2002. They are a subsidiary of RMB Capital Management LLC, which is owned by RMB Capital Holdings LLC. Rail-Splitter manages long only and long/short equity strategies for high net worth and institutional investors. | Finance |
Chicago History Museum
Chicago History Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Chicago History Museum is a destination for learning and connecting people to the history of Chicago. The museum is located in Chicago, IL. The museum offers dynamic exhibitions, tours, programs, digital resources, and special events that explore the city's history and connect people to each other. The museum's featured exhibitions include "Back Home: Polish City on Fire: 1871" and "Millions of Moments Facing Freedom." The museum also offers guided tours of the city's neighborhoods, including the South Side, Paseo Boricua and Park, Historic Old Town, and Pilsen Murals. | Consumer Services |
Archdiocese of Chicago
Archdiocese of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Archdiocese of Chicago offers religious and missionary services. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in United States. The company was founded in 1843. | Commercial Services |
The Big Shoulders Fund
The Big Shoulders Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Big Shoulders Fund provides financial services. The company was founded by James J. O'Connor, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin and Fred O'Connor in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
| Lincoln Capital Management Co. | |
Evanston Capital Management LLC
Evanston Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Evanston Capital Management LLC (ECM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Evanston, Illinois. The firm was founded by David L. Wagner, Adam B. Blitz, Kenneth A. Meister, and Ryan D. Cahill in 2002. They are a subsidiary of Evanston Capital Management LP. ECM provides investment supervisory services to US and non-US commingled open-end and closed-end private funds of private funds, and to a customized single investor fund. | Finance |
Catholic Extension Board of Governors
Catholic Extension Board of Governors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Catholic Extension Board of Governors operates as non profit organization. It aims to build up and strengthens catholic faith communities across America by providing funds and resources to poor churches to unleash the transformative power of faith. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
- Stock Market
- Insiders
- John W. Croghan