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Staff Profile: Jimmy Gurchek 

Where are you from?  
I was born in Northwest Indiana and reside in Chicago

How long have you been with FSM? 
6 years

What’s your education background?   
Bachelor of Science, Finance, Purdue University, Master of Business Administration, Purdue University

What’s your role in FSM?
As a Business Administrator, I oversee the financial, business, information technology, and research administration functions for the Department of Microbiology-Immunology and the Interdepartmental Immunobiology Center

What do you like/dislike about your job?
I like the diverse nature of the work.  I enjoy the analytical and research administration aspects of my position the most

What are you hobbies or favorite books/movies? 
I enjoy reading, personal finance, exercising, and watching old movies.

What do you like do to in your free time?  
My wife and I love to travel, attend baseball games, enjoy the lakeshore and the many restaurants in River North and the nearby neighborhoods

Tell us something interesting about yourself. 
I am a diehard, third generation, New York Yankees fan!   My wife and I attend games at Yankee Stadium every year.  I also enjoy following economic trends and the history and current policies of the Federal Reserve.