For more than 35 years, Edward Reicin has served as the co-owner, Director, and President of MPC Containment International. Since its inception, the company—which produces collapsible storage containers for military applications—has grown to take in revenues of $50 million and employ 200 workers. Edward E. Reicin oversees all sales and handles the development of business relationships with the United States military and the armed forces of other nations. Additionally, Ed Reicin serves as the President of one of MPC's affiliates, M. Putterman & Co., which produces athletic equipment.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Edward Reicin maintains an active involvement in his community. He holds memberships in the American Bar Association, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the American Trial Lawyers Association, the Decalogue Society, and the American Judicature Society. Ed Reicin is the founder of the Free Legal Clinic at the Near North Family Guidance Center, where he serves as the Chairman of the Board. He is also Vice Chairman of the W. Clement Stone Motivational Institute, the International Chairman of the Israel Children's Center, and the Development Chairman of the Central Region of the Metropolitan Opera Council. Additionally, he supports a wide variety of philanthropic organizations.
Before starting his career, Edward E. Reicin earned his Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Law from the University of Illinois, where he later completed his Juris Doctor. Edward Reicin spent 16 years as an attorney. During this period, he founded and oversaw operations for a law firm that employed 35 lawyers. In 1969, the Illinois Secretaries Association named him Lawyer of the Year.
