A business owner in LaSalle, Illinois, Arnold Buckman owns and manages a number of family-owned companies across California, Florida, and Illinois. Among his most prominent roles, Arnold Buckman is the current owner and president of Buckman Iron & Metal Co., Inc., which has a 123 year-long history and owns recycling companies in LaSalle, Ottawa, and Mendota, Illinois.
Mr. Buckman is also the owner of a private asset wealth fund based in Florida, an aviation charter company in Peru, Illinois, and a real estate investment firm with properties in California, Illinois, and Florida. Among his most notable achievements, he spearheaded the modernization of all the recycling sites at Buckman Iron & Metal Co., now a leading industry innovator. This included overseeing the implementation of modern recycling machinery and new, upgraded driver thru facilities for the LaSalle and Ottawa locations.
A Rotary Club member for over 38 years, Arnold Buckman also holds seats on the CME and the Chicago Board of Trade. His interests away from work include boating, flying airplanes, kayaking, biking, and riding motorcycles.