Jack OCallahan, Olympic Gold Medalist- 1980 USA Hockey; star of Miracle on Ice and a member of the Regional Advisory Board introduced the Leadership Forum Speaker, John McDonough, to the guests of the Regional Advisory Board and the Young Leaders at a luncheon held at the United Center on September 13, 2011.
John McDonough, President & CEO of the Chicago Blackhawks, credited by Forbes Magazine with The Greatest Sports-Business Turnaround Ever gave a very interesting talk that included: his career with the Blackhawks; the changes in the team under the leadership of Rocky Wirtz; and growing up in an Irish American household in the City of Chicago.
Guests were very impressed with Mr. McDonough speaking skills and business acumen. At the conclusion of the remarks, attendees were treated by Mr. McDonough to a behind the scenes tour of the Blackhawks stadium. This was certainly one of the most popular Leadership Forum events.