Richard S. Price President and Chief Operating Officer Executive Committee Member, Board of Directors 321 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60610 312-595-6050

Areas of Focus: Managing Internal Operations and Employee Affairs, Strategic Initiatives, Insurance Products and Services

Profile:

• President of Mesirow Financial's Insurance Services division
• More than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry
• Joined firm in 1972

• Named division president in 1982
• Initiated a growth strategy that has included 19 acquisitions as well as the development of several niche practice groups
• Instrumental in expanding the Insurance Services division, now the largest independent insurance agency in Chicago

• The Children's Place Association, vice chairman on the board of directors, Executive Committee member, chairman of the Fundraising Foundation
• Foundation Fighting Blindness, Executive Committee member
• Israel Sport Center for the Disabled, Executive Committee member of the local chapter
• Chicago Lighthouse, past board member