Background
O'Meara, John M. was born on January 11, 1946 in Waukegan, Illinois, United States.
O'Meara, John M. was born on January 11, 1946 in Waukegan, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Political Science, University Notre Dame, 1967. Master of Business Administration, Northwestern University, 1969.
With Harris Trust & Savings Bank, Chicago, 1969-1970. Chief operating officer First Midwest Bank NA, Waukegan, 1971-1983, Chief Executive Officer, 1983-1987, chairman, Chief Executive Officer, 1987—2008. President, Chief Executive Officer First Midwest Bancorp, 2003—2007, chairman, Chief Executive Officer, 2007—2008.
Board directors First Midwest Bancorp, 1983—2007.
Married Cheryl Ann Krumrey, 1968. Children: Brian, Brendan.