Robert G. Cordes
Vice President, Finance and Administration

Robert Cordes joined The Chicago Council in July 1994 as vice president, Finance and Administration. He began his career at the Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry, now the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, where he served in a number of positions, most recently as Controller. He then became controller for Dragonette, Inc., a public relations/marketing agency in Chicago. Mr. Cordes is a certified public accountant. He earned his B.A. in English literature from Carleton College and his M.B.A. from Loyola University Chicago Graduate School of Business.