John Fricke

John Fricke has a diverse work experience. John started their career in 1975 at Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. as part of the Housekeeping Department. John held various roles including day janitor, shipping docks, mailroom boy, and setup arrangements in the showrooms. John worked there until January 1977. In June 1977, they joined Derse as Director of Business Development and has been with the company since then. In 2022, they joined Lyric Opera of Chicago as a Supernumerary.

John Fricke attended Carthage College from 1973 to 1977 where they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.). In 1981, they enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside for a post-graduate marketing program, which they completed in 1982. In 2010, they attended the Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management for introductory MBA seminars. No specific degree has been mentioned for this program, indicating that they may not have completed a full MBA.