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Robert R. McCormick Foundation Appoints Kim Tyler as Chief Financial Officer

The Robert R. McCormick Foundation announced the appointment of Kim Tyler as Chief Financial Officer on June 14, 2021. Tyler will

oversee the finance and information technology teams for the McCormick Foundation, which also includes Cantigny Park, its museums and Cantigny Golf. Tyler will report to Timothy P. Knight, President and CEO of the McCormick Foundation.

“Kim’s extensive experience in leading financial operations and driving organizational change within both businesses and non-profits will make an immediate impact as we position the McCormick Foundation for the future,” said Knight. “Her appointment underscores our continued focus on strong financial management and innovative thinking about how we do our work,” added Knight. “I am excited for Kim to join the

Tyler, a certified public accountant, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois and a Master of Business Administration with from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Most recently, Tyler served as the Assistant Vice President of Finance and Analytics for the Federal Reserve Bank

of Chicago.

McCormick and Cantigny teams and confident she will be an excellent addition to the Foundation’s leadership.”