James C. Tyree
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James C. Tyree was a Chicago financier who was chairman and chief executive officer of Mesirow Financial
since 1994. In 2009, he led a team of investors that took control of the Chicago Sun-Times
newspaper, which he owned until his death.
neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. He graduated from Marist High School in 1975.
Tyree earned his bachelor's and MBA degrees from Illinois State University
in 1978 and 1980, respectively.
fresh out of business school as a research analyst. In 1990, he became the firm's president, and in 1994, he became the firm's chairman and chief executive officer.
From 1990 until his death, Tyree oversaw 50 acquisitions by Mesirow.
newspaper and its bankrupt company, Sun-Times Media Group
Inc. As part of their offer, Tyree and his group also had agreed to assume $20 million in liabilities.
and a lakefront summer house in Long Beach, Indiana
.They also have children, a daughter and two sons: Jessica, Joseph and Matthew..
Tyree suffered from diabetes.
On October 20, 2010 his diagnosis with stomach cancer
was revealed. On March 16, 2011, Tyree died of hospital complications. He was loved very much by his family and friends.
Mesirow Financial
Mesirow Financial is a diversified financial services firm with headquarters in Chicago and locations across the United States and in London and Abu Dhabi...
since 1994. In 2009, he led a team of investors that took control of the Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
The Chicago Sun-Times is an American daily newspaper published in Chicago, Illinois. It is the flagship paper of the Sun-Times Media Group.-History:The Chicago Sun-Times is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the city...
newspaper, which he owned until his death.
Early life and education
Tyree grew up in the BeverlyBeverly, Chicago
Beverly is one of the 77 official community areas of Chicago, Illinois. It is located on the South Side on the southwestern edge of the city. Beverly Hills was built by English engineers as an exclusive streetcar suburb and the homes and large lots reflect this historic distinction...
neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. He graduated from Marist High School in 1975.
Tyree earned his bachelor's and MBA degrees from Illinois State University
Illinois State University
Illinois State University , founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois; it is located in the town of Normal. ISU is considered a "national university" that grants a variety of doctoral degrees and strongly emphasizes research; it is also recognized as one of the top ten largest...
in 1978 and 1980, respectively.
Professional career
In 1980, Tyree joined Mesirow FinancialMesirow Financial
Mesirow Financial is a diversified financial services firm with headquarters in Chicago and locations across the United States and in London and Abu Dhabi...
fresh out of business school as a research analyst. In 1990, he became the firm's president, and in 1994, he became the firm's chairman and chief executive officer.
From 1990 until his death, Tyree oversaw 50 acquisitions by Mesirow.
Bid for the Sun-Times
In September 2009, Tyree and a group of investors he was leading placed a $5 million bid, which was accepted to purchase the Chicago Sun-TimesChicago Sun-Times
The Chicago Sun-Times is an American daily newspaper published in Chicago, Illinois. It is the flagship paper of the Sun-Times Media Group.-History:The Chicago Sun-Times is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the city...
newspaper and its bankrupt company, Sun-Times Media Group
Sun-Times Media Group
Sun-Times Media Group is a Chicago-based newspaper publisher. It is known for its prior association with controversial Canadian businessman Conrad Black.-History:...
Inc. As part of their offer, Tyree and his group also had agreed to assume $20 million in liabilities.
Personal
Tyree married his second wife, Eve, in 1996, after a first marriage had ended in divorce. Eve had been Mesirow's chief financial officer. They own a mansion on Chicago's Gold CoastGold Coast Historic District (Chicago, Illinois)
The Gold Coast Historic District is a historic district in Chicago, Illinois. Part of Chicago's Near North Side community area, it is roughly bounded by North Avenue, Lake Shore Drive, Oak Street, and Clark Street....
and a lakefront summer house in Long Beach, Indiana
Long Beach, Indiana
Long Beach is a town in Michigan Township, LaPorte County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, Long Beach population was 1,179. It is included in the Michigan City, Indiana-La Porte, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
.They also have children, a daughter and two sons: Jessica, Joseph and Matthew..
Tyree suffered from diabetes.
On October 20, 2010 his diagnosis with stomach cancer
Stomach cancer
Gastric cancer, commonly referred to as stomach cancer, can develop in any part of the stomach and may spread throughout the stomach and to other organs; particularly the esophagus, lungs, lymph nodes, and the liver...
was revealed. On March 16, 2011, Tyree died of hospital complications. He was loved very much by his family and friends.