Bob Grogan

DuPage County Auditor

PROFESSONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Senior Manager, Legacy Professionals LLP (2003-current)
• Conduct and direct audits and tax filings of various non-profit corporations, including traditional 501(c)3s and (c)6s, governmental entities and employee benefit plans. Advise clients regarding improvements in operational efficiency and internal controls.Present annual financial statements and management recommendations to clients’ Board of Directors. Develop reviews, compilations, procedures and A-133 compliance audits. Participate in RFP presentations. Manage and train staff. Lead writer of articles for firm’s NFP client newsletter (writing samples may be provided upon request). Provide and demonstrate leadership for organization. Member of firm’s Training and Audit IT Users Group Committees.
• Certified Public Accountant (2002)
• Passed all four sections of CPA exam on first attempt: FARE- 95, ARE- 93, Audit- 92, Law- 92. Qualified under the new 150 hour requirement.
• Project Manager/Consultant, ABN AMRO (1997-2000)
• Coordinated team response to regulatory and internal audits/queries from over 30 agencies for entire North American Y2K project. Analyzed and interpreted all new regulatory pronouncements for the project. Responsible for monitoring project compliance and communications. Developed training seminars for lenders. Created scoring criteria for credits regarding Y2K risk.Coordinated the development and maintenance of intranet and internet websites. Supervised customer inquiry and response process for the project and established tools to track progress.
• Operations Officer, Bank One (1993-1995)
• Directed the consolidation of research and record departments for seven branches. Managed three Deposit Operations units. Supervised and coordinated the activities of 25 employees.Preformed Human Resources duties including hiring and termination of employees. Managed daily compliance, legal processing research and record retention areas. Re-designed administrative workflow to improve productivity and employee satisfaction. Participated in the planning and implementation of corporate downsizing and the relocation of the Operations Division.Achieved several promotions after beginning career as an teller.

• Commissioner, DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals (2005-current)
• Evaluate cases involving requests for zoning variances and conditional uses throughout the county. Develop and recommend amendments to county zoning ordinance.
• Staff Assistant, Rep. Harris Fawell, 13th Illinois Congressional District (1996-1997)
• Responsible for constituent casework regarding IRS, HUD, EPA, and others. Performed duties both in local district office and in Washington DC. Collaborated with several agencies and other staff to ensure accomplishment of day-to-day projects.
• Secretary, Clarendon Blackhawk Mosquito Abatement District Board (2001-2006)
• Develop and implement strategies while serving on board of local taxing body responsible for public health related to vector control.
• Board Member, DuPage Regional Planning Commission (2003-2005)
• Served as one of five at-large citizen members. Advised the County Board on issues including mass-transit, home rule, land use and affordable housing. Appointed position.

• Miami University (Ohio)
• Bachelors of Arts Degree
• Double Major: Economics and Political Science
• College of DuPage
• Advanced Accounting Certificate
• 4.0/4.0 GPA
• Phi Theta Kappa
• PROFESSONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• Illinois CPA Society
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

• President, United Way of the DuPage Area (2003-2005)
• Chaired the consolidation committee for merger of six separate 501(c) 3s into a single more efficient organization. Reorganized and cut expenses by more than 30%. Oversaw largest United WayChicago and created the lowest overhead cost structure. Lead a volunteer board of 24 civic-minded executives, an extended network of over 60 volunteers, and a staff of three.Directed a budget of $3 million and addressed the needs of 29 communities, with a population of 800,000, by funding over 45 health and human service agencies. Awarded United Way of Metropolitan Chicago’s first Vision and Leadership Award (2006) for efforts in developing regional organization and creating new process to allocate surplus funds. Currently, Chair, Operational Standards Committee for entire suburban Metro area, charged with developing standards and measures for suburban United Ways. in suburban
• Member, College of DuPage Accounting Department Advisory Board (2002-current)
• Meet with faculty and administrators of College of DuPage to plan and advise direction of accounting curriculum for the largest single campus community college in the United States.
• Secretary/Treasurer, United Way of South DuPage (2002-2003)
• Responsible for financial oversight. Participated in the management of fundraising, public relations, and community needs assessment as a member of the Board.
• ESL Teacher, People Educating People (2001-2002)
• Instructed classes of over 30 non-native English speaking adults in basic vocabulary and grammar.
• Pop Warner Football Coach (1994-1999)
• Political Experience
• Vice-Chairman Downers Grove Township Republican Organization (2005-current)
• Precinct Committeeman, DuPage Republican Party (1998-current)
• Treasurer, Federation of Illinois Young Republicans (2003-2006)
• Treasurer, DuPage Young Republicans (2002-2004)
• Township Campaign Coordinator, Judy Baar Topinka for Governor (2005-2006)
• Township Campaign Coordinator, Andy McKenna for U.S. Senate (2003-2004)
• Township Campaign Coordinator, Judy Baar Topinka for Treasurer (2002)
• Volunteer, Judy Biggert for Congress (1998)
• Campaign Staff, Harris Fawell for Congress (1996)

• 40 year old Downers Grove resident. Married to Beth. They have three children: Anastasia, Robert and Evelyn
• Traveled to over 50 countries independently in Europe, Middle East, South America and Asia.

Gwen Henry

DuPage County Treasurer

Professional Experience:

• Certified Public Accountant
• Principle/Partner – Dugan & Lopatka
• Professional Affiliations:
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Illinois Institute of Certified Public Accountant

Government Experience:

• DuPage County Treasurer – 2006-present
• DuPage County Forest Preserve Commissioner – 2002-2006
• Treasurer – 2002-2004; Chair, Special Committee on the Budget
• DuPage County Board and Forest Preserve – 1992-1994 & 1996-2002
• * Development Committee Chair
  * Finance Committee
  * Ethics Committee
  * Solid Waste Committee
  * Health & Human Services Committee

• Mayor – City of Wheaton
• Wheaton City Council Member
• DuComm Board
• Mayors and Managers Board of Directors
• DuPage County Water Commissioner

Political Activities:

• Precinct Committeeman – 1993-1995 & 2006-present
• Wheaton Republican Women
• Glen Ellyn Republican Women
• Lincoln Series for Excellence in Public Service (Past Board Member and Treasurer)
• Illinois Republican Women's Roundtable
• DuPage County Republican Central Committee – Treasurer (Current)
• Illinois National Republican Woman's Roundtable

Community Involvement:

• Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital Board of Directors – Treasurer
• Central DuPage Health System Board of Directors – Chair (4 years)
• Central DuPage Hospital Foundation Board of Directors
• Rotary Club of Central DuPage – Past President
• American Cancer Society DuPage Regional Board – Chair
• League of Women Voters – Member
• First Presbyterian Church – Elder and Former Treasurer
• Wheaton History Center – Past President
• DuPage County Counsil, BSA – Board Member
• Transitional Housing – Mentor

Dr. Darlene Ruscitti

Regional Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Darlene J. Ruscitti is the Regional Superintendent of Schools for DuPage County. She is the first woman ever elected to the position of Regional Superintendent of DuPage since the inception of the office in 1854.

Darlene earned her Doctor of Education Degree from Loyola University, Chicago, in Policy Studies and Administration, and Masters and Bachelor of Education Degrees from Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago. Dr. Ruscitti has been a school board and PTO president, teacher, staff developer, administrator, and the assistant regional superintendent of schools for DuPage County.

Dr. Ruscitti’s experiences include appointments and nominations to a myriad of education and business committees that currently include, DuPage County Strategic Planning Initiative, DuPage Work Force Investment Board, DuPage Youth Council, DuPage Juvenile Justice Commission, Federation of Human Services Board, DePaul University Education Board, University of Illinois Chicago’s CASEL Board (The Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning), Board of Directors for the Abraham Lincoln Center for Character Development, Three Fires Council Boy Scout Troop Executive Board, Illinois Delegate to the annual Congressional Conference on Civic Education, and the DuPage Area Project, to name a few.

Darlene has won numerous awards/recognitions in education that include:

In 2003

* Recognized in the International Edition of Who’s Who of Professional Educators
* Awarded the YWCA prestigious honor of Outstanding Woman Education Leader of the Year for DuPage County
* Inducted into ELI (Educational Leaders of Illinois)
* Awarded the Lincoln Public Service Fellowship

In 2004

* Recognized in Who’s Who in The Leadership of America
* Recognized in Who’s Who in The Leading City and County Government and Local Authorities
* Awarded the 2004 Friends of Education Award
* Nominated to serve on the College Board of Trustees.
* Recognized in Rising Tide: The Magazine of the Republican National Party
* Appointed to the Governor’s Task Force on Education Accountability

In 2005

* Awarded the 2005 Lamp of Learning Award
* Innovative Solutions Award, DuPage Workforce Board
* Appointed by County Board Chairman Schillerstrom to serve as vice-chairman of the DuPage County’s Strategic Plan Steering Committee

In 2006

* 2006 Award of Excellence in Education by IL State Crime Commission
* 2006 Educator of the Year for the DuPage Mental Illness Association
* Appointed by County Board Chairman Schillerstrom to serve on Board of Directors for DuPageBiz
* 2006 Honorary Board Member of United Way of DuPage

In 2007

* Awarded by the Education Commission of the States, membership to the commission’s 100 District Leaders for Civic Engagement
* Impressa Award, granted by the Joint Civic Committee of Italian American

Accomplishments

Accountability to Taxpayers

Under her administration, the office is dedicated to achieving excellence in education while keeping a watchful eye on taxpayer’s hard-earned dollars. The office has aggressively pursued and obtained hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants from both the state and national governments, to pay for critical educational programs that go directly to schools without any additional burden on homeowners. She continues to explore the legal and financial advantages of pooling health and liability insurance costs, transportation costs and the centralization of school district accounts payable expenditures to save taxpayers even more.

Student Safety

The office has initiated policies designed to assist neighborhood schools, in developing specific guidelines and crisis management plans, to maximize the safety of every child in every DuPage County classroom. Dr. Ruscitti launched the focused coordination of activities between the County’s Homeland Security Department, schools, and local Fire and Law Enforcement agencies to ensure that every school provides an environment that is safe and conducive to learning.

She also successfully initiated legislation that strengthened the role of mandated reporting, school investigations, and protecting children from victimization.

Highest Classroom Standards

Dr. Ruscitti’s objective is to make every DuPage County school great for every child. To achieve this she has created programs providing technical assistance and support to enhance teacher quality and guarantee excellence in every curriculum. Particular attention has been paid to core courses of math, science, reading, gifted education and language skills. Her professional staff works closely with schools in meeting the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Legislation.

Darlene believes that her office has a special responsibility to every child.

A responsibility that ensures that every child has access to a school that provides him or her with an education worthy of their potential. A special responsibility to help children form values, character and the skills they’ll need to enhance every community and our nation. She looks forward to continue serving our children and our communities.

Joseph Birkett

DuPage County State's Attorney

Joseph E. Birkett became an Assistant State’s Attorney in DuPage County in October 1981 and advanced rapidly through the Criminal Division. In 1985, he was promoted to Chief of the Major Crimes Unit, prosecuting drug delivery cases. The next year Joe was named Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division. He served from 1991 until October of 1996 as the Chief of the Criminal Division.

Joe was sworn in as DuPage County State’s Attorney on October 1, 1996 to succeed Anthony Peccarelli in filling the unexpired term of Jim Ryan, who was elected Illinois Attorney General. Joe was later elected to the position for a four-year term in November of 1996, re-elected for another 4-year term in November of 2000 and re-elected again in November 2004. Joe is responsible for managing an office with over 170 employees and a budget of over $8 million.

The DuPage County State’s Attorney, through his Assistants, prosecutes all criminal matters in the 18th Judicial Circuit Court on behalf of the People of the State of Illinois and provides legal counsel to the County of DuPage, County Departments, and County Officials in their official capacity. The State’s Attorney also brings suit on behalf of the County whenever deemed necessary and defends the County when it is sued.

The primary mission of the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office is to seek justice in each individual case. Protection of the public and the well being of the victims of crime are the concerns that guide trial practice, policy development, program implementation and the actions of the professionals working in your State's Attorney's Office. Joe has been responsible for developing new and innovative methods for reducing crime, increasing public safety and enhancing the quality of live for citizens in DuPage County.

Joe is a teacher, a frequent lecturer across the nation, and an award-winning administrator. Throughout his career, Joe has received numerous awards and commendations for prosecutorial excellence from State’s Attorneys, law enforcement agencies and victims. In June of 2006, the State’s Attorney’s Office was recognized by the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve as a Patriotic Employer for the Office’s support of employee participation in America’s National Guard and Reserve Forces. In August of 2006, the State’s Attorney’s Office’s Parental Gang Education Class was honored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Gang Crime Research Center (NGCRC) for its innovative and creative approach in addressing the County’s street gang problem.

Joe and his wife Patti have lived in DuPage County for over 25 years and currently reside in Wheaton with their two children.

Legal and Law Related Activities

• Admitted to the Illinois Bar, 1981
  
• Admitted to Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 1981
  
• Admitted to the United States Supreme Court, 1996
  
• Association of Government Attorneys in Capital Litigation, President 2000-2001
• American Bar Association
• Illinois State Bar Association
• Fight Crime – Invest in Kids Organization, Member
• DuPage County Bar Association, Member & Past Chairman of the Criminal Law Committee
• DuPage American Inns of Court, Member
• Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity, Member
• National Louis University (Wheaton, IL), Adjunct Faculty Member
• DuPage County Chiefs of Police Association, Member
• DuPage County Police Association, Member
• Interviewed by numerous television and radio programs (including Nightline, 60 Minutes, 20/20 and the BBC) to discuss law enforcement issues
• Frequent lecturer across the United States on law enforcement issues
• Trained federal, state and local police officers and prosecutors on numerous topics
• Author of numerous publications, training manuals, articles and legislative proposals

Awards

• International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association (INEOA) Special Award of Honor, 2004
• Illinois Drug Enforcement Officers Association, 2002 Award of Honor
• Frederick Milton Thrasher Award, National Gang Crime Research Center, 2002
• Public Official of the Year, Illinois Chiefs Association, 2002
• Prosecutor of the Year, Illinois Prosecutors Bar Association, 2001
• National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ) – Greater Illinois Area Chapter Appreciation Award, 2001
• Breaking Free, Inc. (Family Support Center) Appreciation Award, 2001
• Special Commendation, Suburban Law Enforcement Academy Basic Training Program, 2000
• State’s Attorney of the Year, Illinois Crime Commission, 1999
• Bishop Arthur O’Neill Award for Outstanding Dedication to Catholic Education, 1999
• Award for Outstanding Prosecution Based Victim’s Program from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, 1998
• Commendation for Distinguished Leadership as Chairman of the Criminal Law Committee, DuPage County Bar Association, 1997-1998
• United Hellenic Voters of America “1997 Man of the Year”
• Special Commendation from the DuPage County Chiefs of Police for Outstanding Gang and Organized Crime Prosecutions, 1996
• Association of Government Attorneys in Capital Litigation Regional Vice President’s Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy (Region 2), 1995-1996
• Special Commendation from the Village of Bartlett (Robles Murder Investigation), 1993
• Commendation for Participation in the Advanced Forensics Investigations Course, co-hosted by the FBI and the Naperville Police Department, 1992
• Special Commendation for Prosecutorial Excellence as Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division from DuPage County State’s Attorney Jim Ryan, 1988
• Special Commendation for Prosecutorial Excellence from DuPage County State’s Attorney J. Michael Fitzsimmons, 1982
• Named 2007 Law & Politics Magazine “Illinois Super Lawyer” – Criminal Prosecution

John Zaruba

DuPage County Sheriff

Sheriff Zaruba is a lifelong resident of DuPage County. He has been a member of the DuPage County Sheriff's Office since 1974, was appointed Sheriff in April of 1997 and was elected to the office in 1998 and 2002 by the citizens of DuPage County. He has worked in nearly every facet of the office, including corrections, court security, patrol, accreditation and planning and research.

In his many years with the Office, Sheriff Zaruba has brought many innovative ideas and programs to the DuPage County community. As an advocate for crime victims, he has focused on combating the problem of domestic violence by implementing several victim assistance programs to protect the victims of abuse and other violent crimes. He created the position of Neighborhood Liaison Officer to work directly with residents and address their needs. He has worked with cellular companies to make dialing 911 from a cellular phone possible in DuPage County. He also organized the S.W.A.P. program; the Division of Professional Standards and Conduct; the SR-22 Unit; the Community Resources Unit; and a media relations office. He implemented the Guardian program and Cell Link programs to help ensure the safety of senior citizens in DuPage, and developed the idea behind the First Step program to assist parents who fear that their child may be abusing drugs. Sheriff Zaruba also started SPEAR (Sexual Predator Enforcement, Apprehension and Registration Team), a multi-jurisdictional team that regularly checks on sexual offenders living in the county to make sure they are complying with the Illinois Sex Offenders Registration Act.
Education

Sheriff Zaruba holds a Master's degree in criminal justice from Lewis University, a Bachelor's degree in law enforcement administration from Western Illinois University, and an Associate of Science degree from the College of DuPage. He is also a graduate of the Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command and the Illinois Law Enforcement Executive Institute.

Community and Law Enforcement Partnerships

• Sheriff Zaruba was awarded the Liberty Bell Award by the DuPage County Bar Association and was named 1998 "Illinois Law Enforcement Chief of the Year" by the Illinois State Crime Commission.
• In addition to his professional work, Sheriff Zaruba is actively involved in the leadership of several community organizations such as:
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters Board of Directors
  • College of DuPage Criminal Justice Advisory Board
  • Law Enforcement Academy Advisory Board
  • Family Service Shelter Advisory Board
  • Family Service Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence Advisory Board
  • Partnership Against Hunger – DuPage County Bar Association and multiple School Violence Task Forces

He is also involved in many professional organizations including

• International Narcotics Enforcement Association
• International Association of Court Security Officers
• Illinois Police Accreditation Coalition
• Illinois Chiefs of Police
• DuPage County Chiefs of Police
• DuPage Metropolitan Enforcement Group (DUMEG)
• National Sheriffs’ Association
• American Correctional Association
• Illinois Homeland Security Task Force
• Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System Co-Chairman
• National Sheriff's Association Executive Board Member
• DuPage B.A.T.T.L.E. Auto Theft Task Force

He and his wife have three children.

Fred Bucholz

DuPage County Recorder

It has been my pleasure serving you in the DuPage County Recorder’s office for the past 24 years.  I have been involved with many technological changes to ensure the quality, accuracy, and safety of your land records.  I am a proven, trusted, and professional administrator.  Customer service will always be my number one goal.  Over the past 24 years I have faced many challenges in the Recorder’s office.  I believe that identity theft and mortgage fraud are the challenges the Recorder’s office faces today.  Personal identity theft affects us all.  I am confronting this issue and will provide the residents of DuPage the tools they need to protect sensitive information in the Recorder’s office.  Mortgage fraud has created an undue burden on innocent homeowners requiring them to seek legal assistance.  I am creating a Property Fraud Alert System that will be one of several road blocks needed to deter unscrupulous people from using your land records for their personal gain.  I hope I can count on your support and your vote on November 4th to continue this mission.  Thank you again for allowing me to serve as your DuPage County Recorder.

Personal

Fred Bucholz…
•    Has been married to Becky for 12 years.
•    Has three children, Brigette, Jack, and Danny.
•    Was born and raised in Elmhurst, IL where he graduated from York Community High School in 1973.
•    Graduated from Knox College (Galesburg, IL) Cum Laude in 1977 with a B.A. in Political Science.
•    Currently resides in Wheaton, IL where he is a member of Gary Memorial United Methodist Church.
•    Is a member of the West Chicago Lions Club.
•    Is a member of the Elmhurst Elks.
•    Is a 6th generation DuPage County resident.

Professional

Fred Bucholz…
•    Was elected DuPage County Recorder in 2004.
•    Served as Chief Deputy County Recorder from 1984-2004.
•    Has been nominated to the Illinois Electronic Recording Commission by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White in order to standardize electronic delivery of documents to all 102 counties in Illinois.
•    Has implemented a maintenance budget for the last four years and has come in under budget for each of those years, returning unspent funds to the County Board.
•    Helped pass the Uniform Property Electronic Recording Act, permitting all recording jurisdictions in Illinois to accept electronic delivery of documents.
•    Proposed the implementation of a Property Fraud Alert System to curtail mortgage fraud.
•    Is currently enacting a series of measures to provide identity protection to DuPage County property holders in order to prevent personal identity theft.
•    Has taken steps to ensure the safety of all land records from 1839 to present from any unforeseen man-made or natural disaster.
•    Created the Metro Recorder Group, which includes DuPage, Cook, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties, in order to create common business processes.
•    Proposed the formation of a continuity of operations plan with other counties in the Metro-Chicago region.
•    Chaired several committees in the Illinois Association of County Clerks and Recorders including:
o    Standardization of forms
o    Electronic recording in Illinois
o    Electronic point of sale with the Illinois Department of Revenue
•    Has been selected as a member of the DuPage County Strategic Planning committee vested with the duty to shape the county’s role with its citizens over the next five years.
•    Is a member of the DuPage County Technical Committee, overseeing technology purchases for the county.
•    Has expanded by over thirty years the information available to the public via the Internet to save on transportation costs.
•    Formed an intergovernmental agreement with the Circuit Court Clerk to allow electronic delivery of documents, reducing costs for both offices.
•    Formed a partnership with the Supervisor of Assessments using recorder expertise in managing document scanning.
•    Formed a partnership with the County Clerk allowing access to Clerk documents through the Recorder’s website, thereby saving the costs of creating an additional online payment procedure.
•    Is writing legislation in conjunction with the courts of the 18th Judicial Circuit protecting mistaken identity with credit bureaus.

Professional Organizations

Fred Bucholz is a member of the…
•    International Association of Clerks, Recorders, Election Officials, and Treasurers
•    Illinois Association of County Officials
•    Illinois Association of County Clerks and Recorders
•    Property Recorders Industry Association

D. "Dewey" Pierotti

DuPage County Forest Preserve President

Political Experience:
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County        1992 - Present
President                        1994 - Present     
DuPage County Board Member                1999 - 2002
Illinois Association Conservation Forest
Preserve Districts – President                2008
Illinois Association of Park Districts       
Board of Trustees                        2008

Specific Interests:
Continued involvement in land acquisition efforts, encouragement of natural resource management and development of high quality recreational and educational facilities.

As President of the Forest Preserve District, I have promoted two successful voter-approved land acquisition referendums totaling $142 million.  In addition, I have encouraged the formation of partnerships with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and advanced the sharing of purchased properties with various park districts throughout DuPage County.  I am also well acquainted in the areas of operational and master planning and fiscal management, including tax levy rates, bonds and bond ratings.

Charitable or Community Activities:
Involved with the Friends of Danada, Graue Mill Museum Foundation, Kiwanis, Masons, Willowbrook Wildlife Foundation, The Conservation Foundation, The DuPage Community Foundation, Chicago Wilderness, Friends of Klein Fen, DuPage Audubon and a local chapter of the Sierra Club.

Additionally, I have established the Paul D. Pierotti Memorial Scholarship Fund to benefit students seeking a college degree in the field of natural resource management or an environmentally-related field of study.

Education:
DePaul University, BA – Economics/Math
JD - Law  - 1965

Peter Siekmann

DuPage County Coroner

Peter (“Pete”) A. Siekmann is a lifelong Republican and resident of DuPage County. He grew up and still resides in West Chicago with his wife of 24 years, Jeni and their three children – Kelly, John and Jim.

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Throughout his career Pete has been involved in over 10,000 death investigations, including over 165 homicides. He has attended several hundred autopsies and presided over more than 1,000 inquest hearings. In addition, Pete has given numerous lectures to schools and organizations regarding public safety and the causes and prevention of premature death. He was also instrumental in the development of a disaster plan that outlines the role the coroner’s office would have if a disastrous event were to occur.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

* Midwest Homicide Association
* Major Crimes Task Force
* DuPage County Police Association
* Office of Emergency Management – Crisis Management Team
* Tylenol Task Force (1982)
* Illinois Coroners and Medical Examiners

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

* Associates degree in electrical engineering from DeVry Institute of Technology - Chicago (1976)
* Basic Mandated Firearms Training Program (1978)
* Interpretations of Bloodstains – Valencia Community College (1982)

* Medicolegal Death Investigations – Detroit, Michigan (1984)
* Recognizing and Identifying Hazardous Materials (1991)
* Forensic Pathology Seminar – Illinois Central College (1993)
* Masters Course in Death Investigation - St. Louis School of Medicine (1994)
* 2nd Symposium on Dentistry’s Role & Responsibility in Mass Disaster Identification (1996)
* Introduction to Emergency Management for Local Government (1997)
* Disaster Response & Recovery Operations, an Orientation for Local Gov’t Officials (1997)
* Medicolegal Death Investigation Conference – Collinsville, IL (1998)
* Development of Latent Fingerprint Evidence (1998)
* Mass Fatalities Response Course (1998)
* Forensic Medical Investigation Comprehensive Review (1999)

* IHIS – International Homicide Seminar – Hocking Technical College (1999)
* Practical Homicide Investigation
* Advance Practical Homicide Investigation (2000)
* Homicide Symposium For Major Crimes Task Force (2001)
* Basic Forensic Medicine & Forensic Science – Virginia Institute of Forensic Science & Medicine (2001)
* Preparedness Through Partnership - Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, Wisconsin (2002)
* 1st Line of Defense – Combating Terrorism, - Sponsored by The Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee, office of The U.S. Attorney, U.S. Dept. of Justice. (2002)
* Drug Enforcement Administration Seminar (2004)
* Illinois County Coroners Basic Training (2005)
* IEMC / Community Specific: Preparedness and Response (2005)

Hobbies: