John Palmer

Mr. Palmer is a past member of the Board of Directors for the Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago, where he served as President of the Board for four years. In his capacity as President, Mr. Palmer oversaw the purchase of the Biograph Theater in Chicago and its re-development into a state of the art live performance theater. Mr. Palmer also oversaw the Capital Campaign for the renovation of the theater, which raised $11 million. Additionally, he has served as treasurer for the River Run Club, a community swim and tennis club. He previously served as a member of the Founders Society of the Detroit Institute of Arts and as Chairman of the Professional Outreach Program at the art institute and is a past member of the Membership Committee of the Board of Trustees. He is the past secretary and treasurer of the Intermediate’s Council for the Detroit Athletic Club. Additionally, he has served as Chairman of the Walsh College Fundraising Drive. Mr. Palmer obtained his Bachelor of Accounting Degree from Walsh College in 1983. He formerly practiced as a Certified Public Accountant in Michigan and Illinois and is currently a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Illinois CPA Society. Mr. Palmer is 53.