Rick Bruder has extensive experience in leadership and governance across multiple sectors. Currently, Bruder serves as a Board Member and Volunteer at Higher Ground since December 2010, and co-manages Graue Mill Partners LLC since January 2003. As Chairman of the Business Conduct Committee at Cboe Global Markets since 2018, Bruder oversees public members. Prior roles include board membership at Attainia, Inc. from August 2016 to July 2023, and a Life Director on the Board of Directors at the USO of Illinois from 1998 to September 2019, where Bruder was Chairman during 2003-2004. Additionally, Bruder has contributed to boards at Hinsdale Bank & Trust and Tricom Funding, and served as Chair of the Board of Trustees for Ride 2 Recovery. Earlier experience includes leadership at Chicago Capital LLC. Bruder earned a B.A. from the University of Southern California.