Event Details
This meeting will be moderated by CEO Roundtable Member, Bob Jordan, long-time Anchorman at WGN TV and CEO of a video production company. Bob has assembled an outstanding panel of experts, including the President of the BGA, reporters, and an attorney / legal expert for WGN TV. They will examine several of the major issues of the day, including the trials for former governors Rod Blagojevich and George Ryan -- comparing and contrasting the two to show the differences and similarities. Additionally, our meeting is exactly one week after the November 2nd elections, so we'll be treated to these insiders' intimate view of what happened and why during the races.
There is no individual "per-meeting" charge for Members. AFTER Jan. 1, 2010, Members pay a one-time-upfront, annual dues of $200 (pro-rated to $100 for second-half year), for all monthly meetings, all meals, all beverages, materials, mailings, and all other Jan. – Dec., operating costs of the CEO Roundtable. We try to not exchange cash at meetings. Members pay $15 for each of their escorted GUESTS, which our Chair needs to receive by the day before our meetings, for food ordering and other logistical purposes. Checks should be payable to: CEO Roundtable, and mailed to our Chair. Due to the low cost of our CEO Roundtable operation, all payments are non-refundable. Members must register themselves and their guests at our PRIVATE / Members' ONLY website, before NOON on the day of our meetings, and explain to their guests our 'Members' Rules,' in particular, that personal and private business info shared at our meetings is CONFIDENTIAL, and that no soliciting is allowed at our meetings.
Registration
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BEFORE NOON ON THE DAY OF OUR MEETING - Members must register themselves and their guests at our private, Members-ONLY, registration website, and explain to their guests our 'Members' Rules,' in particular, that personal and private business info shared at our meetings is CONFIDENTIAL, and that no soliciting is allowed at our meetings.
Deadline: 11/9/2010
Program
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: Dinner, Drinks and Networking
6:30 PM-8:00 PM: Program and discussions
Speaker Profiles
Robert H Jordan, Ph.D. (Moderator)
Founder-CEO / Reporter-Anchorman, Video Family Biographies / WGN TV
http://www.videofamilybiographies.com, http://www.videoforfoundations.com
Robert H. Jordan, Jr., is a weekend anchor for WGN-TV's News at Nine. He also produces, writes and reports stories for the weekday and weekend news as a reporter. Jordan’s journalism career has spanned nearly 40 years and has showcased his exceptional writing and verbal communications skills.
Over the years, Jordan has produced many independent projects, including biographies for affluent families across the country. In 2000, Jordan began devoting all of his energies to the biography projects and his production company -- Video Family Biographies -- began working exclusively with high-net-worth families in preserving the family legacy by chronicling generational stories for this “special” niche. In 2009, Jordan expanded his production company to include Video For Foundations as a dedicated arm of his company.
Jordan, who served in the United States Army as a surgical assistant, began his broadcast adventure in 1970 at WSM-TV in Nashville, Tenn. where he anchored an early morning variety show and was responsible for on-camera news breaks. In 1973, he began work at WGN-TV, in Chicago, as a general assignment reporter and an anchor for the One O’clock News.
In 1978, Jordan left WGN for a network spot at CBS News. There, he covered stories for the nightly news with Walter Cronkite until 1980 when he returned to his WGN home. Back at WGN, Jordan expanded his scope and also began producing, writing and reporting special projects such as documentaries and new series.
In 1978, Jordan left WGN for a network spot at CBS News. There, he covered stories for the nightly news with Walter Cronkite until 1980 when he returned to his WGN home. Back at WGN, Jordan expanded his scope and also began producing, writing and reporting special projects such as documentaries and new series.
Jordan’s documentary credits include: “The Atlanta Child Murders,” “The Barnevelde Tornado,” etc.
Andy Shaw (Speaker)
Executive Director, The Better Government Association
http://bga.com
Andy Shaw is an award-winning Chicago journalist who spent 37 years covering local, state and national politics, business, education, and day-to-day news at the City News Bureau of Chicago, Chicago Sun-Times, NBC 5 and ABC 7. Shaw’s coverage of President Obama’s inauguration in January 2009 marked his final, "official" report after 26 years as ABC 7’s political reporter. After taking a short break to "recharge his batteries," Shaw joined the BGA in June 2009 as Executive Director.
Shaw’s professional career in journalism began as a general assignment reporter for the City News Bureau, which led to a position as education editor at the Chicago Sun-Times. Shaw joined the paper in 1974, during which time he won several major awards, including first prize in the 1976 American Association of University Professors competition, for a series he wrote on the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Prior to joining ABC 7, Shaw was an education reporter, and then the editorial director at NBC 5, where he won several awards, including two local Emmys. Throughout his career Shaw has been an active contributor of freelance articles to a variety of publications, and a regular guest and host on radio stations across Illinois.
Shaw was born in Chicago and raised in suburban Evanston. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. His hobbies include running, cycling, reading, crossword puzzles, golf and traveling with his family.
Shaw and his wife Mary also run the Windy City Urban Inn, a bed and breakfast in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. They have three daughters: Kate, a lawyer at the White House; Elizabeth, an administrator for the Louisiana School System; and Emily, a graduate student at the University of Illinois.
Julie Unruh (Speaker)
Reporter, WGN TV
http://wgntv.com
WGN TV NEWS, Reporter/Anchor (September 2001-present)
• Emmy award-winning reporter and supporting news anchor for Tribune Company’s flagship nationally broadcast television news programs. Duties include political, human interest, and breaking news.
• Selected highlights include: 2008 Presidential inauguration ceremonies in Washington D.C.; trial of former IL Governor George Ryan; arrest, investigation, and trial proceedings of former Illinois Governor Rod
Blagojevich; coverage of current and former heads of state U.S. President Barack Obama and British Prime
Minister Tony Blair.
CHICAGOLAND TELEVISION (CLTV) NEWS, Anchor/Reporter (July 1999-September 2001)
• Anchored weekend broadcast; reported general assignment stories for weekday morning, midday, and
primary evening telecasts. Contributed news reports for WGN Radio AM-720
KTKA NEWSSOURCE 49, Anchor/Reporter (April 1998 – July 1999)
• Solo-anchored weekend 10:00 p.m. broadcast for Topeka, Kansas ABC-TV affiliate. Covered Statehouse
beat; reported for investigative team, 49 for You.
• Reported general assignment stories for all weekday daily telecasts. Produced, wrote, and edited weekend
broadcasts.
CBS NEWS, New York, New York (1996 - 1998) • CBS News Productions, Assistant to the Executive Director/Executive Producer
Assisted in daily activities of CBS NEWS Productions and CBS EYE ON PEOPLE, helped manage a staff
of 150 team members.
• CBS Special Events, Deputy Unit Manager for Special Events
Created, developed and executed logistics for the Office of Special Events and all CBS units collectively
working on special projects. Events included: 1996 presidential election cycle; Democratic and Republican
national conventions; presidential and vice presidential debates; inauguration festivities; State of the Union
address; as well as O.J. Simpson civil trial verdict.
• Office of Presidential Advance, Special Assistant for Press Advance operation.
Terry Sullivan (Speaker)
President, The Sullivan Firm, ltd.
http://thesullivanfirm.com
Terry Sullivan is the President of The Sullivan Firm, ltd., a law firm with offices in Rolling Meadows, downtown Chicago and Old Town. Mr. Sullivan has extensive experience as a trial attorney in both criminal and civil matters and matters as complex as antitrust cases. He has represented individuals as well as Fortune 500 corporations.
Terry earned his Bachelor's degree with honors from St. Joseph's College with a major in accountancy. He received his Juris Doctorate from Loyola University School of Law, and was admitted to the practice of law in Illinois. He has since been admitted to practice in New York and before the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Terry earned public recognition while serving as a prosecutor under three State's Attorneys. His most notable prosecution was of the infamous John Wayne Gacy, the largest serial killer convicted in the history of the United States. He authored "Killer Clown" describing that experience, which made the Chicago Tribune's best seller list.
Since entering private practice, Terry has continued his public service by extensive lecturing before government agencies, bar associations, civic groups and charities. Mr. Sullivan has been active in the Northwest Suburban Association of Commerce and Industry and has served on its Board of Directors. In addition, he is a trustee of the Schaumburg Park Foundation and a Board Member of the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago. Terry has been Legal Analyst for WGN-TV for ten years. Viewers throughout the country have seen his analysis and predictions concerning daily occurrences, starting with the O.J. Simpson case. He has continued to explain evolving legal issues for WGN viewers on local, national and international matters. He has also appeared on Discovery Channel, Court TV, CNN, ABC News, A&E public television and other media outlets. He has also written for the Daily Herald Newspaper.