About

Rauch graduated with a bachelor's degree in electrical and computer engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and received a Juris Doctor and Master of Laws from the University of Illinois - Chicago. He joined ITW in September 2008 as Group Technology Counsel.

Roles

Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary · Current role
2025–present
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Chief IP Counsel & Assistant Secretary
2019-2025
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Group Technology Counsel · Joined ITW in September 2008; supported the Construction, Food Equipment, Test & Measurement and Electronics, and Welding segments.
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Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Interim General Counsel · Served beginning March 2025 prior to being appointed Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary effective June 2, 2025.
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Dentons
Partner · Partner at the Dentons law firm prior to joining ITW.
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Also at Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Colleague
Christopher A. O'Herlihy
President & Chief Executive Officer; Director
Colleague
E. Scott Santi
Non-Executive Chairman of the Board; Director
Colleague
Daniel J. Brutto
Director

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Illinois Tool Works Click Commerce 2006
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Illinois Tool Works Foilmark 2001
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