The Cross Foundation

Bob Schultz serves as the Managing Partner of the Schultz Investment Company.  He also serves as:

• Chairman of AKRA Builders, Inc – a multi-state commercial construction firm.
• Director of Midland States Bank (NASDAQ: MSBI)
• Vice Chairman of GA Franchising – franchising arm of a Midwest based drive-thru drink enterprise.
• Chairman of The Lewis Fund – a Midwest based hedge fund.

In the non-profit arena, Bob serves a variety of organizations, including:

• Chairman of the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship – a high school based entrepreneurship experienced based learning with 60+ programs across 7 states.
• Founding director, past Chairman and current treasurer of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois – social services agency serving 17 counties in Illinois
• Board member, Construction Trades Educational Curriculum (CTEC) – innovative program for developing construction professionals at the high school level.

Bob received his bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Illinois, and a JD from the University of Notre Dame.  While at Notre Dame, Bob attended Notre Dame’s London Law program, where he worked for a member for Parliament.  Bob and his wife, Audra are parents of two children.