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Office: Homewood Board of Trustees
Education: M.A. Political/Justice Studies, Governors State University; B.A. Criminal Justice/Psychology, GSU; A.A. Criminal Justice, Moraine Valley Community College; Executive Leadership Certificate, Northwestern University; Professional Leadership Certificate, Federal Bureau of Investigations
Employment history: Chief of Police, City of Momence 2023-Present; Chief of Police, City of Maroa 2022-2023; Chief of Police, Village of Shannon 2021-2022; Director of Safety and Security, Crete-Monee School District 2019-2022; Detective Sergeant, Homewood Police Department 1993-2019 (retired); Owner/School Safety Consultant-Threat Assessment Executives-2022-Present
Previous service: I have dedicated my entire adult life to public service. I proudly served and retired honorably from the Homewood Police Department after 26 years. I am a veteran and served with the U.S. Army/Illinois National Guard form 1987-1993 and received an honorable discharge.
Most important issues: Adopt best practices to deliver services in a professional, ethical, responsible, and fiscally sustainable manner. Implement innovative strategies to ensure the Village of Homewood remains a safe, welcoming, and thriving community for residents, businesses, and visitors.
Uphold high standards to consistently provide professional, high-quality services to both residents and businesses.
Ensure that residents and business owners continue to be engaged, respected and heard.
Foster effective communication and collaboration between residents and community stakeholders to advance collective goals. Maximize engagement opportunities to strengthen partnerships between the village and its stakeholders.
Actively recruit highly qualified, diverse professionals for all village departments to ensure excellence in service delivery. Prioritize the safety and well-being of staff and students across all Homewood schools.
Uphold and enhance the Homewood brand of excellence, ensuring the village continues to be a model community.
Top goals: Enhancing community well-being, sustainability, and economic development. I will work to ensure responsible growth, balancing development with the preservation of our village’s character and green spaces. I’ll prioritize supporting and advancing village operations to ensure the delivery of exceptional services. I am deeply passionate about school safety and will partner with school administrators to advance the safety of the staff and students at all Homewood schools. Additionally, I am committed to supporting local businesses to foster a vibrant, thriving economy. Lastly, I will advocate for continued community engagement and robust communication to further assist in preserving and shaping the future of Homewood. Through these efforts, I aim to create a welcoming, resilient community where all residents and business are respected and can thrive.
