Public Safety Director
Allison Anderson
(815) 740.8351
Graduated from Northern Illinois University (psychology and sociology). Joined Will County Health Department’s Emergency Preparedness & Response Division, appointed County Emergency Management Director in 2022.
Community Development Director
Ron Pullman
rpullman@willcountylanduse.com
(815) 774-3321
In office since 1982, Bachelor from Lewis University (Accounting)
Chambers of Commerce
Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce
Jen Howard, President
jhoward@jolietchamber.com
(815) 727-5371
Became president in 2020. Born and raised in Joliet. Served on Joliet Junior College Foundation, Rotary Club of Joliet, Rialto Square Theatre Foundation, Joliet Area YMCA, and Illinois Partners for Human Service. Married; enjoys golfing with her husband
Beecher Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence Sanders Jr., President
708-946-6803
Life-long Beecher resident, went to Beecher High School, Studied at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, Biker, Owns a vehicle maintenance business
Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce
Billy Hearth, Chair
billy.hearth@edwardjones.com
(630) 971-0601
Lived in Bolingbrook since 2013. Married, enjoys golf
Crete Area Chamber of Commerce
Judy Petrungaro, President
CreteCountryStore@gmail.com
708-414-9000
Lockport Chamber of Commerce
Tom Crosby, President
(815) 524-3860
Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Illinois University; Volunteers for Feed My Starving Children, loves golfing and baseball
Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
Becky Bouck, President
chamber@manhattan-il.com
815-478-7800, 779-456-9711
Lifelong resident of the Lincolnway Community, prides himself on being well organized.
Monee Chamber of Commerce
Lee Boswell, Interim President
moneechamber@gmail.com
(708) 534-2769 , 708-421-1786
New Lenox Chamber of Commerce
Theresa Berkey, President
815-320-3864
Grew up in New Lenox; graduated from Lincoln-way High School. Attended John Marshall School of Law. Married to David Smith (also an attorney at their firm). Appointed to New Lenox Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals in 2017. Alumni relations ambassador for Seton Hall University.
Peotone Chamber of Commerce
Dave Corradino, President
dcorradino@terrys.com
(708) 258-9200
Went to Marist High School, Vice President, General Manager of Terry's Lincoln of Orland Park
Plainfield Chamber of Commerce
Tracey Lane, Chairman
(815) 436-6639
Head of Community Engagement and Marketing at the Plainfield Public Library,
Romeoville Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Yolanda Farmer, Chairperson
yfarmer@jjc.edu
(815) 280-6690
Executive vice president of Joliet Junior College, worked in higher education for 26 years. She and her husband Danny B. Farmer, JJC alumnus and chef, reside in the college’s district, and have two dogs, Destiny and Joy
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
Steve Evans, President
info@wilmingtonilchamber.org
(815) 476-5991
State and County Environmental Groups
Green Earth
Brook McDonald, President/CEO
630-428-4500
One of the most active groups in the region
Forest Preserve District Will County
Joe VanDuyne, Board President
jvanduyne@willcountyillinois.com
815.530.4388
Protects and enhances Will County’s natural and cultural resource
The Nature Foundation of Will County
willcountynature@fpdwc.org
815-722-2022
Charitable organization dedicated to supporting education, recreation and conservation programs that protect nature and enrich lives in Will County. Raises and administers funds in support of the Forest Preserve District of Will County's education, recreation and conservation efforts. The Foundation is guided by a volunteer board made up of individuals from throughout Will County
Soil & Water Conservation District of Will County
info@will-scookswcd.org
815.462-3106 ext 3
Context and notes regarding the organization: N/A
Openlands
Gerald W. Adelmann, President/CEO
jadelmann@openlands.org
312-863-6262
Sierra Club (Illinois Chapter)
Lois Lauer, Chair
Email: sc-chair@illinois.sierraclub.org
Phone Number: N/A
Context and notes regarding the organization: Recently joined with Openlands to stop NorthPoint intermodal facility by filing a joint lawsuit against the city of Joliet.
Citizens Against Ruining the Environment
willccare@gmail.com
815-834-1611
All-volunteer, grassroots organization providing research, education, and assistance to residents facing detrimental environmental issues and impacts
Agricultural Bureaus and Unions
Will County Farm Bureau
Steve Warrick Sr., President
(708) 534-1943, 815-727-4811
Active in schools with its ‘Ag in classroom’ program.
LIUNA Local 75
Bill Martin, Business Manager
(815) 729-1324
Will & Grundy Counties Building Trades Council
Doc Gregory, President
president@willgrundybtc.com
815-729-1002
K-12 Public Schools
Channahon School District 17
Nicholas Henkle, Superintendent
(815) 467-4315
The Board:
- Julie Bankes
- Christine Bucciarelli
- Kevin Murphy
- Derek Breen
- Derek Breen
- Patricia E. Clower
- Brandt Compton
- Joseph Pope
District Schools:
- Channahon Junior High School
- Little Learner Children's Academy
- N B Galloway Elementary School
- Pioneer Path
- Three Rivers School
Chaney-Monge School District 88
Andy Siegfried, Superintendent
(815) 722-6673
The Board:
- Charles H. Methvin II
- Rosie Sanchez
- Nicole Semplinski
- James Fuglsang
- Ciro Linko
- Andrew M. Lopez
- Kaitlin Mason
District Schools:
- Chaney Elementary School
Elwood Community Consolidated School District 203
Tim Page, Superintendent
815-423-5588
The Board:
- Mike Kruchten
- Brandon Lipke
- Lawrence “Larry” Stasiak Jr.
- Margaret c. Bosonetta
- Karen Duering
- Nichelle Tomalewicz
- Jennifer Wedic
District Schools:
- Elwood Consolidated School
Fairmont School District 89
Dr. Diane Cepela, Superintendent
(815) 716-6156
The Board:
- Karen Custer
- Linda Pierzchalski
- Janice M. Posey
- Dionne Wright
- Lizbeth Cardenas
- Ken Shepherd
- Louis D. Spoonhour
District Schools:
- Fairmont School
Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157-C
Doug Wernet, Superintendent
815-469-5922
The Board:
- Michale G. Bouk
- Larry Kociolek
- Edith Lutz
- Brian Skibinski
- Paul Aleck
- Brett Cosich
- Ann Zaremba
District Schools:
- Grand Prairie Elementary
- Chelsea Intermediate
- Hickory Creek Middle School
Homer Community Consolidated School District 33C
Craig Schoppe, Superintendent
708-226-7600
The Board:
- Elizabeth Hitzeman
- Debra Martin
- Chrisopher Trzeciak
- Melissa Chandarana
- Karen A. DeFilippis
- Kevin DeSchaaf
- Jennifer Rudolph
District Schools:
- Goodings Grove School
- Luther J. Schilling School & Kindergarten Center
- William E. Young School & Early Childhood Center
- William J. Butler School
- Hadley Middle School
- Homer Junior High School
Joliet Public School District 86
Dr. Theresa R. Rouse, Superintendent
815-740-3196
The Board:
- Erick Deshaun Doris
- Antione J. Edwards
- Gwen Ulmer
- R. Emil Standfield
- Elvis Madison Jr.
- Matthew Pritz
- Deborah K. Ziech
District Schools:
- T. E. Culbertson Elementary School
- M. J. Cunningham Elementary School
- Eisenhower Academy
- Farragut Elementary School
- Forest Park Individual Education School
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
- Edna Keith Elementary School
- A.O. Marshall Elementary School
- Marycrest Early Childhood Center
- Pershing Elementary School
- Lynne Thigpen Elementary School
- Taft Elementary School
- Isaac Singleton Elementary School
- Carl Sandburg Elementary School
- Sator Sanchez Elementary School
- Thompson Instructional Center
- Woodland Elementary School
- Dirksen Junior High School
- Gompers Junior High School
- Hufford Junior High School
- Washington Junior High School and Academy
Laraway Community Consolidated School District 70-C
Joe Salmieri, Superintendent
815- 727-5115
The Board:
- Saul Brass
- Gary E. Knight
- Michelel Matenaer
- Lucrisha Washington
- Marge Fleet
- Ron Hopkins
- Gary Washington
District Schools:
- Laraway School
Lockport School District 91
Dr. Kathleen Wilkey, Superintendent
815-838-0737
The Board:
- Daniel T. Dorion
- David Y. Lee
- Courtney Oxley-Turner
- Jennifer Fracaro
- Kathleen Gallagher
- Laura Garrett
- Estella Rodriguiez
District Schools:
- Kelvin Grove Jr High School
- Milne Grove Elementary School
STEM Program or Science Fair
Manhattan School District 114
Russell Ragon, Superintendent
815-478-6093
The Board:
- John Patrick Burke
- Dan R. DeCaprio
- Mark W. Gray
- Emily J. Dutzenrod
- Terry Doyle
- Scott P. Mancke
- Barbara Steffen
District Schools:
- Wilson Creek School
- Anna McDonald School
- Manhattan Junior High
Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201
Dr. Kris Monn, Superintendent
815-467-6121
The Board:
- Emily Conquest
- Alan Skwarczynski
- Vinita Voss
- Steven Blount
- Ed Cronin
- James Satorius
- Adam Shainberg
District Schools:
- Aux Sable
- Jones Elementary
- Minooka Elementary
- Minooka Intermediate
- Minooka Jr. High
- Minooka Primary Center
- Walnut Trails
Mokena School District 159
Dr. Mark Cohen, Superintendent
708-342-4900
The Board:
- Michael D. Everett
- Jennifer Riedl
- Jaime Staley
- James Andresen
- Anna Briscoe
- Eric Bush
- Lisa M. Zielinski
District Schools:
- Mokena Elementary School
- Mokena Junior High School
- Mokena Intermediate School
New Lenox School District 122
Dr. Lori Motsch, Superintendent
815-485-2169
The Board:
- Cynthia J. Dykas
- William Pender
- Nicole Swallow
- Albert H. Haring
- Kris O’Connor
- David Rush
- Rhonda Starklauf
District Schools:
- Alex M. Martino Jr. High
- Arnold J. Tyler
- Caroline Bentley
- Cherry Hill
- Haines School
- Liberty Jr. High
- Nelson Prairie
- Nelson Ridge
- Oster-Oakview
- Spencer Crossing
- Spencer Pointe
- Spencer Trail
STEM Program or Science Fair
- Liberty Jr. Science Club
Richland School District 88A
Joseph Simkins, Superintendent
815-744-7288
The Board:
- Sam Chellino
- Michelle Cipiti
- Steven McNabb
- Shaunese Pierre
- Stephanie S. Hernandez
- Raymond Moland
- George Pitchford III
District Schools:
- Richland Elementary school
- Richland Jr. High School
Rockdale School District 84
Dr. Paul Schrik, Superintendent
815-725-5321
The Board:
- Ahmed H. Aich-Sandino
- Jolene Chamblee
- Geralyn S. Wyke
- Steve Chamblee
- Nick Macholz
- Gerry Phillips
- Angela A. Stadler
District Schools:
- Rockdale Public School
Steger School District 194
Dr. David T. Frusher, Superintendent
708-753-4300
The Board:
- Jill Martin Raymond
- Michael Sarek
- Karen Turner
- Beth Butkus
- Susan Edwards
- Michele Helsel
- Debra S. Page
District Schools:
- Columbia Central
- Steger Intermediate Center
- Steger Primary Center
Summit Hill School District 161
Dr. Paul McDermott, Superintendent
815-469-9103
The Board:
- Stacey Borgens
- George Leonard
- Trudy K. Sturino
- Amy L. Berk
- Katie Campbell
- James L. Martin
- Stefanie McCleish
District Schools:
- Arbury Hills School
- Indian Trail School
- Frankfort Square School
- Dr. Julian Rogus School
- Hilda Walker School
- Summit Hill Junior High
Taft School District 90
Jim Calabrese, Superintendent
815-838-0408
The Board:
- Julie Chesser
- Rocco V. Colella Jr.
- Nicole M. Lane
- Christine Jelinek
- Jessica L. Strote
- Lindsey Udell
District Schools:
- Taft School
Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C
Dr. Todd Koehl, Superintendent
815-577-6760
The Board:
- Kristin Cross
- Mark J. Griglione
- Bryan Ogrizovich
- Cynthia Jo Rasmussen
- Jerry Bene
- Robert W. Bodach
District Schools:
- Craughwell Elementary (PK-4)
- Cronin Elementary (PK-4)
- Heritage Trail Elementary (PK-4)
- Hofer Elementary (K-4)
- Shorewood Elementary (K-4)
- William B. Orenic Intermediate (5-6)
- Troy Middle School (7-8)
Union School District 81
Tim Baldermann, Superintendent
815-716-5218
The Board:
- Linda Brunner
- Christopher Gustafson
- Anna Homulka
- Shelly Sinclair
- Tina M. Bakke
- Colleen Grigg
- Patrick Sweeney
District Schools:
- Union Elementary School
Will County School District 92
Dr. Tim Arnold, Superintendent
815-8388031
The Board:
- Matthew Dusterhoft
- Jacob Middleton
- Doreen Sweis
- Melissa A. Dopke
- Adrianna Feliciano-Washington
- Grant Ferkaluk
- James A. Gorecki
District Schools:
- Walsh Elementary School
- Reed Elementary School
- Ludwig Elementary School
- Oak Prairie Jr. High School
Beecher Community Unit School District 200U
Jack Gaham, Superintendent
708-946-2266 ext. 1400
The Board:
- Brandy Flores
- Juan Hernandez
- Ronald S. Mazurek
- Julie Papas
- Ashley Belt
- Larry L. Hermen
- Janet Paulmeter
District Schools:
- Beecher High School
- Beecher Jr. High School
- Beecher Elementary School
Coal City Community Unit School District 1
Kent Bugg, Superintendent
815-634-2287
The Board:
- Robert J. Bianchetta
- Quint Harmon
- Chuck Lander
- Kenneth P. Miller
- Mary A. Gill
- Steve Rogers
- Shawn Hamilton
District Schools:
- Coal City Early Childhood Center
- Coal City Elementary School
- Coal City Intermediate School
- Coal City Middle School
- Coal City High School
Crete-Monee Community Unit School District 201-U
Dr. Kara Coglianese, Superintendent
708-367-8300
The Board:
- William J. Sawallisch Jr.
- Maurice “Mo” Brown
- Todd C. Hall
- Jeanine Galbraith
- Sandra Walters
- Cheryl L. Roop
- Nelson D. Albrecht
District Schools:
- Balmoral Elementary School
- Crete Elementary School
- Monee Elementary School
- Talala Elementary
- Coretta Scott King Magnet
- Crete-Monee Middle School
- Monee Education Center
- Early Learning Center
- Crete Monee High School
Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204
Dr. Adrian Talley, Superintendent
630-375-3000
The Board:
- Natasha Grover
- Allison Fosdick
- Supna Jain
- Laurie Donahue
- Cathy Piehl
- Michael Raczak
- Susan Taylor-Demming
District Schools:
- Metea Valley High School
- Neugua Valley High School
- NVHS Kathryn J. Birkett Center
- Waubonsie Valley High School
- Crone Middle School
- Fischer Middle School
- Granger Middle School
- Gregory Middle School
- Hill Middle School
- Scullen Middle School
- Still Middle School
- Brookdale Elementary School
- Brooks Elementary School
- Builta Elementary School
- Clow Elementary School
- Cowlishaw Elementary School
- Fry Elementary School
- Georgetown Elementary School
- Gombert Elementary School
- Graham Elementary School
- Kendall Elementary School
- Longwood Elementary School
- McCarty Elementary School
- Owen Elementary School
- Patterson Elementary School
- Peterson Elementary School
- Spring Brook Elementary School
- Steck Elementary School
- Watts Elementary School
- Welch Elementary School
- White Eagle Elementary School
- Young Elementary School
- Prairie Children Preschool
STEM Program or Science Fair
- Science Fair Club
Manteno Community Unit School District 5
Lisa Harrod, Superintendent
815-928-7000
The Board:
- Gale K. Dodge
- Matthew Jackson
- Mary C. Schubert
- Mark Stauffenberg
- Jim Hanley
- Patrick J. Mallaney
- Mengan Powell
District Schools:
- Manteno High School
- Manteno Middle School
- Manteno Elementary School
STEM Program or Science Fair
- Environmental Science Club
Naperville Community Unit School District 203
Dan Bridges, Superintendent
630-420-6300
The Board:
- Toney Casey
- Kristine M. Gericke
- Joseph F. Kozminski
- Charles Cush
- Kristin W. Fitzgerald
- Amanda McMillen
- Donna Wandke
District Schools:
- Ann Reid Early Childhood Center
- Beebe Elementary School
- Ellsworth elementary school
- Elmwood elementary school
- Highlands elementary school
- Kingsley Elementary School
- Maplebrook Elementary School
- Meadow Glens Elementary School
- Mill Street Elementary School
- Naper Elementary School
- Prairie Elementary School
- Ranch View Elementary School
- River Woods Elementary School
- Scott Elementary School
- Steeple Run Elementary School
- Jefferson Junior High School
- Kennedy Junior High School
- Lincoln Jr. High School
- Madison Junior High School
- Washington Jr. High School
- Naperville Central High School
- Naperville North High School
STEM Program or Science Fair
- Washington Junior High School Science Club
- Mill Street Elementary School Science Club
Oswego Community Unit School District 308
Dr. John W. Sparlin, Superintendent
630-636-3080
The Board:
- Lauri Doyle
- Ruth Kroner
- Alison Swanson
- Eugene Gatewood
- Jennifer Jonson
- Donna Marino
- LaTonya Simelton
District Schools:
- Bednarcik Junior High School
- Oswego High School
- Oswego East High School
- Boulder Hill Elementary School
- Brokaw Early Learning Center
- Churchill Elementary School
- East View Academy
- Fox Chase Elementary
- Grande Park Elementary
- Homestead Elementary
- Hunt Club Elementary
- Lakewood Creek Elementary
- Long Beach Elementary
- Murphy Junior High
- Old Post Elementary
- Plank Junior High School
- Prairie Point Elementary
- Southbury Elementary
- The G.O.A.L. Program
- The Wheatlands Elementary
- Thompson Junior High
- Traughber Junior High
- Wolf's Crossing Elementary
Peotone Community Unit School District 207-U
Steve Stein, Superintendent
708-258-0991
The Board:
- Jodi Becker
- Jennifer Moe
- Richard Uthe
- Roger Bettenhausen
- Dawn Love
- Tara Robinson
- Tim Stoub
District Schools:
- Peotone High School
- Peotone Jr High School
- Peotone Elem School
- Peotone Intermediate Center
- Connor Shaw Center
Plainfield Community Unit School District 202
Dr. Lane Abrell, Superintendent
815-577-4000
The Board:
- Treasa Howard-Collins
- Kevin Kirberg
- Heather Roach
- Kathleen Baxter
- Toni Galan
- Barbara Seiden
- Rodney Rod Westfall
District Schools:
- Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Center
- Central Elementary School
- Charles Reed Elementary School
- Creekside Elementary School
- Crystal Lawns Elementary School
- Eagle Pointe Elementary School
- Elizabeth Eichelberger Elementary School
- Freedom Elementary School
- Grand Prairie Elementary School
- Lakewood Falls Elementary School
- Liberty Elementary School
- Lincoln Elementary School
- Meadow View Elementary School
- Ridge Elementary School
- River View Elementary School
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
- Walkers Grove Elementary School
- Wallin Oaks Elementary School
- Wesmere Elementary School
- Aux Sable Middle School
- Drauden Point Middle School
- Heritage Grove Middle School
- Indian Trail Middle School
- Ira Jones Middle School
- John F Kennedy Middle School
- Timber Ridge Middle School
- Plainfield Academy
- Plainfield Central High School
- Plainfield East High School
- Plainfield North High School
- Plainfield South High School
Reed-Custer Community Unit School District 255U
Mark Mitchell, Superintendent
815-458-2307
The Board:
- Gregory Boyer
- Chris T. Cavanaugh
- Tammy Dransfeldt
- Devin Dransfeldt
- Michael A. Grace
- Jesse Morris
- Kris Van Duyne
District Schools:
- Reed-Custer High School
- Reed-Custer Middle School
- Reed-Custer Intermediate School
- Reed-Custer Elementary School
Valley View Community Unit School District 365U
Rachel Kinder, Superintendent
815-886-2700
The Board:
- James “JT” Boudouris
- Daine Parro
- Steven Quigley
- Elizabeth Campbell
- Deborah Sykora
- Leonel Venegas
- Victor D. Zack
District Schools:
- Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center
- Secondary Transition Experience Program
- A. Vito Martinez Middle School
- Brooks Middle School
- Hubert H. Humphrey Middle School
- Jane Addams Middle School
- John J. Lukancic Middle School
- Bernard J. Ward Elementary School
- Beverly Skoff Elementary School
- Independence Elementary School
- Irene King Elementary School
- Jamie Mcgee Elementary School
- John R. Tibbott Elementary School
- Jonas E. Salk Elementary School
- Kenneth L. Hermansen Elementary School
- Oak View Elementary School
- Pioneer Elementary School
- Robert C. Hill Elementary School
- Wood View Elementary School
- Bolingbrook High School
- Romeoville High School
STEM Program or Science Fair
- Bolingbrook High School Science Club
Wilmington Community Unit School District 209-U
Dr. Matt Swick, Superintendent
815-926-1751
The Board:
- Terry Anderson
- Chester Dziuban
- Benjamin Stickel
- Timothy W. Cragg
- Lauren Kempes
- Peggy Kunz
- Stephanie Southall
District Schools:
- Bruning Elementary School
- Wilmington Middle school
- Stevens Intermediate School
- Wilmington High School
Bloom Township High School District 206
Lenell Q. Navarre, Superintendent
708-755-7010
The Board:
- William Angell
- Cassandra Everett
- Teresa M. Palombi
- Robert L. Rossi
- Henry Drake
- Karen King
- Anthony J. Murphy
District Schools:
- Bloom Trail High School
- Bloom High School
- Bloom Alternative High School
STEM Program or Science Fair
- Environmental Science Campaign
Joliet Township High School District 204
Dr. Karla Guseman, Superintendent
815-727-6970
The Board:
- Garrett Beene
- Frank Edmon Jr.
- Matthew Kennedy
- Michelle M. Stiff
- Dan Coffey
- Christie Lynn
- Lorraine Guerrero Neumayer
District Schools:
- Joliet Central High School
- Joliet West High School
STEM Program or Science Fair
- Joliet West High School Science Club
Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
Dr. R. Scott Tingley, Superintendent
815-462-2345
The Board:
- Beth Janus-Doyle
- Joseph Kirkeeng
- Richard C. LaCien Jr.
- Christopher Lucchetti
- Aaron Janik
- Joseph M. Kosteck
- Deadra Stokes
District Schools:
- Lincoln Way West
- Lincoln-Way Central High School
- Lincoln-Way East High School
Lockport Township High School District 205
Dr. Robert McBride Jr., Superintendent
815-588-8000
The Board:
- Richard Ives
- Michael Lewandowski
- Veronica Tylka-Shaw
- Lou Ann Johnson
- Ann M. Lopez-Caneva
- Zyan Navarra
- Michael Travis
District Schools:
- Lockport Township High School East
STEM Program or Science Fair
- Science Club (Jets)
- Science Club (Pilots Project)
Minooka Community High School District 111
Dr. Kenneth Lee, Superintendent
815-467-2557
The Board:
- Deirdra Crye
- Dustin Heap
- Laura Prosise Hrechko
- Michael J. Brozovich
- Jim Grzetich
- Matt Shepard
- Terry Spivey
District Schools:
- Minooka Community High School
Higher Education
*Relevant Course: Earth Science
*Relevant Course: Renewable Energy Technology
County Hospitals
Ascension St. Joseph, Joliet
Non-Profit.Partially funded via donations raised by Ascension
(815) 725-7133
Will County Community Health Center
Funded by the County Health Department
(815) 727-8670
