2. Edward Reicin, began his professional life as a
litigator/attorney. He recently retired from his career
as a businessman and continues to accept roles as a
basso in Bel Canto operas.
Ed has served as an ITCE International Board Chairman
and is presently an ITCE Vice President.
He also serves as a board member of two Chicago
opera companies and is an officer of the Board of the
Metropolitan Opera.
Ed graduated from the University of Illinois School of
Arts and Sciences with a major in economics and the
University of Illinois Law school and has been a
member of the Illinois Bar since 1959. He served pro
bono as the Chairman of the Board of the Near North
Family Guidance Centers , a drug rehabilitation
program. Ed and his wife Leah live in Skokie Illinois, are
active in their Jewish community, have three children,
eight grandchildren and one great grandson (so far).