Russ M. Strobel
Russ M. Strobel
Outside Director
Mr. Strobel complements the board of directors for MWH with his experience as chairman, president and chief executive officer of Nicor and Nicor Gas and serving on the board of directors for both companies. Prior to his role as president, Mr. Strobel served as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary for the companies. Before joining Nicor in 2000, Mr. Strobel practiced law with several major firms in Chicago.
Mr. Strobel is a member of The Commercial Club of Chicago, a member of its Civic Committee, and a former member of the Executive Committee of the Commercial Club; a trustee of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, where he chairs the Audit Committee and is a member of the Finance and Executive Committees; a former director and executive committee member of the American Gas Association; a director of The Economic Club of Chicago; and a director and secretary/treasurer of the Illinois Business Roundtable.
Mr. Strobel is a graduate of Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He earned his Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude from the University of Illinois in 1977, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif. Mr. Strobel and his wife have a daughter and son. The couple resides in Winnetka, Illinois.