John R. Yurtchuk (born May 14, 1955) is an economist, businessman, developer, and philanthropist based out of Western New York.
[1] Early in his career, Yurtchuk worked as a Wall Street banker with Irving Trust Company and taught as a college instructor in economics and business at various institutions of higher learning.
[6] In 2019, Yurtchuk was appointed to the board of the National Trust for the Humanities, where he has served as treasurer and most recently chair.
[9][10] Yurtchuk is a former chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Western New York Chapter of the American Red Cross and was a Founding Member of the American Red Cross’ National Loyalty Circle Leadership Society,[11][12][13] the Chairman of the Switheart Animal Alliance (which he co-founded with actress Loretta Swit), a Founding Board Member of Eyes Across America, and has served on the boards for the Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Friends for Felines.
[12] Both awards recognize individuals who act as exemplary role models for alumni, students, and the community at large.