2011-12 COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Volunteer Opportunities

If you are interested in volunteering on one of the IGFOA committees please visit the volunteer opportunities page and contact the IGFOA at info@igfoa.org.

Associates Forum:

Advise the Executive Board, as requested, on matters pertaining to Associate members' dues, benefits, and participation in the Annual Conference and other training events.  Also assists with retention of Associate members and outreach to potential Associate members.        

Courtney Rios, Chairperson
Vice President

PMA Financial Network, Inc.

Phone: 630/657-6421
email Courtney Rios

Career Development:
Provides technical, informational and skill-building courses widely recognized for quality, relevance to current needs and contribution to individual professional development.

Brian Caputo, Chairperson
Director of Finance/Treasurer
City of Aurora

Phone: 630/844-3613
email Brian Caputo

Conference:
Plans and hosts the IGFOA Annual Conference. Makes recommendations for future conference activities and sessions. The Program Chair plans and coordinates educational sessions.

Kim Auchstetter, Conference Chair

Finance Director/Treasurer
Village of New Lenox
Phone: 815/462-6411
email Kim Auchstetter

Scott Bordui, Conference Program Chair

Finance Director

Village of Flossmoor

Phone: 708/798-2300

email Scott Bordui

Legislative:
Serves as the Association's voice in the state and federal legislation process and develops relations with state constitutional offices in order to communicate local government views and promote sound government financial policies.

David A. Richardson, Chairperson

email Dave Richardson

Michael Mondschain, Co-Chair

Director of Finance

Village of Wheeling

Phone: 847/499-9020

email Michael Mondschain

Elliott Becker, Co-Chair

Finance Director

Wheeling Park District

Phone: 847/465-7766

email Elliott Becker

Membership:
Works to encourage membership participation in Illinois GFOA activities and attract new members.  Coordinate University outreach and advocate local government public finance as career choice.

Grace Turi, Chairperson
Director of Finance
Village of Western Springs
Ph: 708/246-1800
email Grace Turi

Nominating:
Seeks candidates for the IGFOA Executive Board and reviews candidates’ credentials. Recommends candidates for election at the Annual Business meeting.

Tom Kuehne, Chairperson
Finance Director/Treasurer
Village of Arlington Heights
Phone: 847/368-5510
email Tom Kuehne

Past Presidents' Circle:

Recognizes the contributions of our Past Presidents and draw on their knowledge of the association and profession.

Tom Kuehne, Chairperson
Finance Director/Treasurer
Village of Arlington Heights
Phone: 847/368-5510
email Tom Kuehne

Technical Accounting Review:
Monitors and comments on activities and rulings of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The committee provides testimony on GASB standards and educates the IGFOA membership on those standards.

Melissa Gallagher, Chairperson

Assistant Finance Director
City of Rolling Meadows
Phone: 847/870-9041
email Melissa Gallagher