John Rogers

John Rogers is the founder and CEO of Ariel Investments, a Chicago-based mutual fund company. Rogers also serves on the board of directors for Aon Corporation, Exelon Corporation and McDonald's.Ariel Investments: John Rogers Profile

Rogers can be seen on YouTube beating Michael Jordan in a 1-on-1 basketball game. As a participant of Jordan's basketball camp, Rogers beat the hall of famer 3-2 in 2003.YouTube: Michael Jordan vs. CEO John Rogers

"To be honest, I think, you know, [Jordan] took me for granted, and by the time I played him, John Thompson Sr. said I'd waited till he got really tired, and then I went up to play him."PBS.org: John Rogers Interview (April 15, 2005)— John Rogers

"Well, I think mutual funds are a great idea because you get professional management. You get somebody who spends their life thinking about what stocks or what bonds to buy, and we have that full-time professional managing your money, you should get better results."PBS.org: John Rogers Interview (April 15, 2005)— John Rogers