07/25/2022
2022 APA-IL Elections polls are open!
The 2022 APA Chapter and Division Elections have begun. APA National and APA-IL Chapter Only members, be sure to cast your ballot - it takes less than 5 minutes! Polls close August 20, 2022 at 11:59 Pacific Time.
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Per the APA-IL Bylaws, Illinois Chapter members are to elect a President Elect, Secretary and Treasurer, At-Large, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Officer, and Professional Development Officer as well as positions on the Chapter Section Boards. The next term of office will commence on January 1, 2023.
The 2022 APA-IL slate of candidates are...
APA-IL Chapter Candidates
(left to right) Stephanie Brown, AICP, APA-IL President Elect • Glen Cole, AICP, Treasurer • Gabby Mattingly, AICP, Secretary
(left to right) Andy Cross, AICP, Professional Development Officer • Katanya Raby, At Large Officer • Enrique Castillo, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Officer
Chicago Metro Section (APA-CMS) Candidates
(left to right) Justin Keller, AICP, APA-CMS Director • Valerie Berstene, AICP, APA-CMS Assistant Director • James Harris, AICP, APA-CMS Treasurer • Samantha Lenoch, APA-CMS Secretary
Illinois State Section (APA-ISS) Candidates
(left to right) Lacey Rains Lowe, APA-ISS Director • Jeff Marino, AICP, APA-ISS Assistant Director • Jon Oliphant, AICP, APA-ISS Secretary
(left to right) Cristen Hardin, APA-ISS Training Coordinator • Caitlin Kelly, APA-ISS Training Coordinator • Greg Crowe, AICP, APA-ISS Treasurer
Volunteer With a Committee!
If you have been considering getting more involved with the Illinois Chapter, but not as an elected officer, join a committee! It’s a great way to network and give back to the profession! Send your inquiry to Paula Freeze.
The APA-IL 2020-2022 Executive Committee
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Nina Idemudia, AICP
Emily Egan, AICP
Treasurer
Christina Bader, AICP
At Large Officer
Katanya Raby
Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Officer
Kalindi Parikh
Lacey Raines Lowe
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Dustin Allred
Michael Blue, FAICP
Sara Egan, AICP
Phil Green
Gabe Guevara
April Jackson
Jaemi Jackson, AICP
Brian Larson
Gabby Mattingly, AICP
Roya Nassirpour
David Silverman, AICP
STAFF
Executive Director
Paula Freeze
Megan Duenser