A graduate of Northwestern University's engineering program, Michael Chezan is a Chicago-based real estate developer and an active philanthropist. Mr. Chezan focuses on improving the lives of children through three companies and nonprofit organizations he has founded. Also a sports enthusiast, Michael Chezan is a fan of the Atlanta Falcons.
Falcons' quarterback Matt Ryan completed an impressive four-year career at Boston College prior to becoming the third overall selection in the 2008 NFL Draft. Ryan's contributions to both the school and the football team were recognized in November of 2016 when Boston College officially retired his jersey.
Ryan played sparingly as a freshman in 2004 but was the team's starting quarterback the next three seasons, guiding the Eagles to their first ACC Championship Game in 2007. Ryan finished seventh in Heisman Trophy voting that year and broke the school's single-season record for touchdowns with 31. With 56 career touchdowns, Ryan has the third-highest number in team history, behind only Doug Flutie and Glenn Foley.
