For immediate release
Chicago, IL - July 1, 2026
Window To The World Communications, Inc. (WWCI), parent of WTTW and WFMT, announced today that current trustee and Executive Vice Chair Cary D. McMillan has been selected to serve as Chair of the WTTW | WFMT Board of Trustees for a two-year renewable term effective July 1, 2026. He succeeds Chair David C. Blowers.
McMillan has been an active member of the WTTW | WFMT Board of Trustees since June 1999. He served as Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair for more than a decade, and is currently Co-Chair, alongside David Blowers, of the Development & Campaign Committee.
“It has been a pleasure to serve as Chair of the WTTW and WFMT Board of Trustees for the last six years,” said outgoing chair David Blowers. “I am honored to see my longstanding Board colleague and friend Cary McMillan step into this important position. Cary brings a remarkable understanding of WTTW and WFMT, along with a passion for the mission that has distinguished his service to the organization.”
“As WTTW and WFMT look ahead to our next chapter of growth and impact,” said President and CEO Sandra Cordova Micek, “our commitment to providing essential news and information, trusted educational programming for children and families, immersive entertainment, and inspiring classical music is stronger than ever. Cary McMillan’s exceptional leadership skills, deep institutional knowledge, and unwavering dedication over 27 years of service on our Board of Trustees will be invaluable as we advance our purpose to enrich lives, engage communities, and inspire exploration.”
“I am looking forward to leading the Board of Trustees during this exciting time for WTTW and WFMT,” said Cary McMillan. “Together, we have an opportunity to build on our legacy of public service and connections to the community while ensuring that these trusted and treasured institutions continue to inform and inspire for years to come.”
From 2005 to 2020 Cary McMillan served as Chief Executive Officer of True Partners Consulting LLC, a nationwide provider of tax and financial consulting services that he co-founded in 2005. Prior to founding True Partners, he held various executive roles at Sara Lee Corporation and Arthur Andersen. McMillan has served on the corporate boards of Hyatt Hotels, American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Inc., Hewitt Associates, Sara Lee Corporation, and McDonald’s Corporation. In 2023, he was named to the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Directorship 100, which recognizes the most influential directors in corporate governance. McMillan has also held leadership roles on the boards of the Millennium Park Foundation, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Art Institute of Chicago. McMillan graduated from the University of Illinois, Gies College of Business in 1980. He is an active alumnus, has participated as a guest lecturer in the classroom, and is a past member of the Dean’s Business Council. In 2004, McMillan was named Chicago Illini of the Year by the University of Illinois Alumni Association and, in 2021, he received the Alumni Appreciation Award from Gies College at the University of Illinois. McMillan and his wife, Rande, live in Lincolnshire, and have three grown children.
Window To The World Communications, Inc. is the parent organization of WTTW and WFMT.
WTTW is the PBS member station in Chicago, committed to creating and presenting unique media content across distinct television and digital channels – WTTW, WTTW Prime, WTTW Create, WTTW PBS Kids 24/7, wttw.com, and the PBS/WTTW video app. Recognized for award-winning journalism and local productions – such as Chicago Stories, Firsthand, Chicago Tonight, and Touring Chicago’s Lakefront – WTTW presents the very best in public affairs, arts and culture, nature and science, history and documentary, and children’s public media content. Connect with WTTW on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube. WFMT is one of the world’s most respected classical music radio stations, accessible via broadcast at 98.7FM, streaming live at wfmt.com, and on the WFMT app. Recognized for trusted hosted programming, immersive live performances and concerts, strong partnerships with community organizations, and commitment to championing young, local musicians and expanding access to the arts, WFMT spotlights inspiring music, musicians, and musical performances from Chicago and around the world. Featured programming includes performances by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Sinfonietta, Lyric Opera of Chicago, the New York Philharmonic, and many more. Connect with WFMT on Facebook and X.
