BIOS
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Biographies of Company Executives
Peter R. Wirtz
President
An attention to detail and an unrelenting commitment to quality, service and integrity are hallmarks of Peter R. Wirtz's management style. Since starting Bismarck Enterprises as a food service and merchandising company in 1983, Peter has brought his leadership to an ever increasing list of businesses and markets. Bismarck has become successful by basing their business around the needs of their customers and clients while using creativity and imagination to expand its business.
Since 1983, Peter has owned and operated various companies, which include:
- Bismarck Food Service, Inc., Michigan.
- Bismarck Food Service of Illinois, Inc., Illinois.
- Pier Management Services, Inc., Illinois.
- Bismarck Enterprises at Navy Pier, Inc., Illinois.
- Bismarck Consulting Service, Inc., Illinois.
- HawkQuarters, Illinois.
- Bismarck Enterprises at the United Center, Inc., Illinois.
- Bismarck Enterprises, Inc., Illinois.
- Lincoln Square Partners, LLC.
Peter was a senior executive with the Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc, for 18 years and served as an Alternate Governor to the NHL Board of Governors.
Peter has served on various boards, which include:
- John Marshall Law School, Board of Trustees.
- First Security Trust & Savings Bank, Officer & Director.
- First Miami Bancorp, Board Member.
- United Center Joint Venture Committee, Board Member.
Outside of Bismarck Enterprises, Peter's interests are all related to his family and the health and fitness fields. Throughout his life, Peter has researched and participated in many aspects of these fields. Peter is a dedicated athlete who has a vast knowledge of nutrition and training techniques. He has participated in a broad range of team and individual sports and is always challenging himself to broaden his knowledge and as it relates to health, fitness and nutrition.
 John W. Kerr
Executive Vice President
As Executive Vice President, John Kerr oversees a wide range of responsibilities for Bismarck Enterprises. John has vast knowledge of financial, legal and general business operations. John has served with Bismarck for over 25 years.
John also served as the Executive Director of Finance for the Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc. In this capacity John oversaw all financial operations for the team.
Formerly employed by Wirtz Corporation, John's duties included managing accounting functions, management of computer systems, preparation of divisional and consolidated financial statements, cash management, budgeting and forecasting, insurance coverage, tax planning and preparation of consolidated Federal and State tax returns. John was also the Controller for various Ice Shows and participated in the acquisition and/or sales of several subsidiaries.
Previously, John was Controller for Zegers, Inc. He prepared financial statements, supervised general and cost accounting, cash and credit management, budgeting and forecasting, inventory control, insurance coverage, tax planning and preparation. John was also Senior Auditor at Arthur Andersen & Co. as a member of the firm's Small Business Division.
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