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Thomas Cunningham was the chairman of the [[Chicago Board of Trade]] from 1983-1984. Cunningham was also a pit trader of [[corn futures]] at the CBOT. He passed away on August 20, 2012, at the age of 74. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.suntimes.com/business/14621486-420/former-cbot-chairman-cunningham-great-mentor-to-traders.html|name=Former CBOT chairman Cunningham ‘great mentor’ to traders|org=Sun Times|date=August 21, 2012}}</ref> | Thomas Cunningham was the chairman of the [[Chicago Board of Trade]] from 1983-1984. Cunningham was also a pit trader of [[corn futures]] at the CBOT. He passed away on August 20, 2012, at the age of 74 from lung cancer. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.suntimes.com/business/14621486-420/former-cbot-chairman-cunningham-great-mentor-to-traders.html|name=Former CBOT chairman Cunningham ‘great mentor’ to traders|org=Sun Times|date=August 21, 2012}}</ref> | ||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
Revision as of 10:26, 21 August 2012
| Thomas Cunningham | |
| Occupation | Chairman |
|---|---|
| Employer | [[CBOT]] |
| Location | Chicago |
| Website | http://www.cmegroup.com/ |
[[Category:CBOT - Current Employees]]
[[Category:CBOT]]
Thomas Cunningham was the chairman of the Chicago Board of Trade from 1983-1984. Cunningham was also a pit trader of corn futures at the CBOT. He passed away on August 20, 2012, at the age of 74 from lung cancer. [1]
Background[edit]
Cunningham started trading in the late 60's, borrowing money from his wife's family to buy a floor membership. After years of success, he was appointed chairman of the CBOT, overseeing the years of rapid exchange growth, when options on futures were introduced. He was seen as a mentor to many and was known for having great reserve even when taking large financial losses.
Education[edit]
Cunningham received a law degree from Depaul University and is a graduate of Fenwick high school in Oak Park, Ill.