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Fruchter & Gutierrez | Oct. 27, 2026
On October 27, students will once again have the opportunity to choose between two distinguished St. John’s Northwestern alumni speakers, each sharing insights from their professional journeys.
Marcus Fruchter ’92, Executive Director of the Illinois Gaming Board, will share how his SJN experience helped shape his career in law, government, and public service.
Carlos Gutierrez ’91, former Senior Vice President of Operations and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Reyes Beverage Group, will discuss his journey from SJN to MIT and executive leadership in the business world.
Past & Future Speakers
Marcus Fruchter
Oct. 27, 2026
Carlos Gutierrez
Oct. 27, 2026
Blake Schimmel
Feb. 3, 2026
Ian Bennett
Feb. 3, 2026
David Potter
Oct. 21, 2025
Benjamin Duveneck
Oct. 21, 2025
Roger Bailey
April 10, 2025
Marella Big Mountain
Mar. 3, 2025
Jessalyn Teed
Mar. 3, 2025
Willie Eppes, Jr.
Feb. 25, 2025
George Koonce, Jr.
April 8, 2024
Eduardo Jany
March 5, 2024
Ross Brouse
Nov. 3, 2023
William Troy
Oct. 5, 2023
Nick Chaillan
Dec. 7, 2022
Where Are We?
All Speaker Series events are held on the campus of St. John's Northwestern.
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
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