CBOT Promotes Gemskie To Managing Director

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT®) today announced that Maria Gemskie has been promoted to Managing Director of Communications for the exchange. Ms. Gemskie's responsibilities in this position will include overseeing all media relations and public affairs activities for the exchange, as well as facilitating communication with exchange members and the general public. Gemskie will report to Carol Burke, CBOT Executive Vice President, and Chief of Staff. Previously Gemskie held the position of Manager of Communications.

CBOT President and Chief Executive Officer Bernard Dan said, "Maria has repeatedly demonstrated her leadership skills and ability to produce results. She has done an excellent job in promoting the exchange thru various communications efforts and now will play an even greater role in managing the exchange's corporate communications, media relations, and internal communications."

Ms. Gemskie joined the CBOT's Communications Department as an Assistant Manager in January 1999. She previously worked for the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington D.C. from 1996 to 1999 as Communications Director for former U.S. Congressman Thomas Ewing.

Ms. Gemskie holds a B.S. in Public Affairs from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.