More than 400 people, including family and friends as well as futures industry and civic leaders, were in attendance to see Burke and Durkin accept their awards. Marv Levy, the former Buffalo Bills coach, was the guest speaker for the ceremony.
Burke and Durkin are part of the CBOT's Office of the President and report directly to President and CEO Bernard Dan. Burke is responsible for the CBOT Legal, Real Estate, and Regulatory, and Human Resources activities. Durkin has management responsibilities for all of the Exchange's trading operations, both screen-based and open auction. These functions are integral in the formation of business and Washington strategies for current and future competitive challenges.
The ADL's mission is to expose and eradicate anti-Semitism and bigotry of all kinds and secure justice and fair treatment to all citizens alike. Founded by Sigmund Livingston in a small Chicago office 90 years ago, the ADL has grown into a leading force in human relations with 30 regional and satellite office across the nation. The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated in their own lives a commitment to equality and justice.
