C. Gary Gerst
C. Gary Gerst "is Chairman of the Board of Directors of NumbersUSA Education and Research Foundation. He co-founded and is Chairman Emeritus of Jones, Lang, LaSalle, of Chicago, one of the world's largest real estate investment management and consulting firms. Educated as an engineer, Mr. Gerst's entrepreneurialism early involved him in the process of buying, rehabilitating, and restoring to profitability urban commercial real estate around the country and eventually in foreign cities as well. He was a part of the team that purchased and restored Union Station in Washington, DC as well as many other notable properties. His retirement has consisted of nearly full-time civic involvement, including leadership in one of the country's largest social service charities and the bi-partisan Concord Coalition for fiscal responsibility in government. A lifelong adventure traveler, he especially enjoys bicycle touring around the world." [1]
- Former Advisor, Midwest Coalition to Reduce Immigration [2]
Directorships/Service
- Harris Insight Fund Trusts – Chairman of the Board of Trustees
- Henderson Global Fund – Board of Trustees
- Florida Office Property Company, Inc. – Board of Directors
- Metropolitan Family Services Chicago – Board and Executive Comm. (Past Chair)
- Duke University – Board of Visitors (Past Chair)
- Northwestern University/Kellogg School of Management – Nat. Alumni Advisory Board
- Chicago Shakespeare Theater – Board of Directors
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital Foundation – Board of Directors
