Arlene Michlin Bronstein is the author of several books and has been creating personal video histories for over twenty years. She has produced the stories of some of the most influential people in the country. Born in Chicago, she received her bachelor of science from the University of Wisconsin and her master's degree from Northwestern University.

William Valicenti has been a favorite photographer of the Chicago Board of Trade. His work is featured in the Visitor Center and many of the Exchange publications.