2012-13 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.        

Jason Perry, Chairperson
President

Azavar Audit Solutions, Inc

Phone: 312-583-0100
email Jason Perry


Professional Education:
Provides technical, informational and skill-building courses widely recognized for quality, relevance to current needs and contribution to individual professional development. Includes Annual Conference Program.

Rita Trainor, Chairperson
Finance Director
Wheaton Park District

Phone: 630-510-4955
email Rita Trainor


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.

Michael Mondschain, Co-Chair

Director of Finance

Village of Wheeling

Phone: 847/499-9020

email Michael Mondschain

Elliott Becker, Co-Chair

Director of Finance

Park District of Highland Park

Phone: 847/579-3113

email Elliott Becker



Membership Drive Team:
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.

contact IGFOA Executive Director


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

Sue Stanish, Chairperson
Director of Finance
Naperville Park District
Ph: 630/848-3514
email Sue Stanish


Past Presidents' Circle:

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

Sue Stanish, Chairperson
Director of Finance
Naperville Park District
Ph: 630/848-3514
email Sue Stanish


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

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