Professional Education Committee

The Professional Education Committee (PEC) identifies, plans, and delivers high quality, relevant training on a variety of subject matter that meets the different training levels and needs within the Association. Particular focus is on timely training for new/modified mandates, regulations or professional standards. PEC continually evaluates delivery methods to ensure IGFOA stays current on technology for approaches and accessibility. PEC supports other IGFOA standing committees and task forces and collaborates with other professional organizations to provide training expertise. PEC is an integral part of planning the IGFOA annual conference educational program.

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  1. Bethany Meger Bethany Meger, Co-Chair Wheaton Park District, Assistant Finance Director
  2. Josh Peacock Josh Peacock, Co-Chair Village of Streamwood, Finance Director
  3. Jon Beckmann Jon Beckmann, Board Liaison Waukegan Park District, Director of Finance and Operations, MBA
  4. Denise Joseph Denise Joseph, Board Liaison Village of Libertyville, Director of Finance/Treasurer
  5. Chris Black Chris Black, Member Village of Buffalo Grove, Finance Director
  6. Anthony Cervini Anthony Cervini, Member Sikich, Principal, State and Local Government Audit Leader
  7. Kelly DeCorrevont Kelly DeCorrevont, Member Deerfield Public Library, Head of Finance
  8. Bola Delano Bola Delano, Member Illinois Office of Comptroller - Chicago, Deputy Director - Constituent Affairs
  9. Tricia Dubiel Tricia Dubiel, Member Naperville Park District, Director of Finance
  10. Jennifer Fitzgerald Jennifer Fitzgerald, Member Village of Mount Prospect, Deputy Director of Finance
  11. Nadine Johnson Nadine Johnson, Member Old National Bank, Senior Vice President
  12. Nathan Kinsinger Nathan Kinsinger, Member Itasca Park District, Superintendent of Finance, HR, and IT
  13. Brian Kuszewski Brian Kuszewski, Member Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Interim Finance Director
  14. Michael Malatt Michael Malatt, Member Baker Tilly US, LLP, Partner
  15. Stephanie Masson Stephanie Masson, Member Lauterbach & Amen, LLP, Principal
  16. Christina G McClerklin Christina G McClerklin, Member City of Markham, Finance Director
  17. Adam Orton Adam Orton, Member City of Crystal Lake, Assistant Finance Director
  18. Darshana Prakash Darshana Prakash, Member Village of Lemont, Finance Director
  19. Matt Rossi Matt Rossi, Member Village of Lincolnshire, Finance Director
  20. Kathy Thomas Kathy Thomas, Member Miller Canfield, Municipal Disclosure Administrator
  21. Mary L Tomanek Mary L Tomanek, Member Graystone Consulting, Institutional Consultant
  22. JoEllen Wade JoEllen Wade, Member City of Oakbrook Terrace, Finance Manager
  23. Tanya Walker Tanya Walker, Member City of Oakbrook Terrace, Finance Director
  24. Reese Weigle Reese Weigle, Member Plante Moran, Manager - Public Sector Management Consulting
  25. Lawrence White Lawrence White, Member Chapman and Cutler LLP, Partner

This Committee is organized in teams to deliver year round training to IGFOA members.

  • Accounting and Financial Reporting Team
  • Budgeting Team
  • Cash Management/Investments Team
  • Content Review Team
  • Annual Conference Planning Team
  • Debt Management Team
  • Illinois Public Pension Team
  • Management and Leadership Team
  • Academy Team
  • Park District Team
  • Purchasing Team
  • Utility Billing Team
  • Payroll Team
  • Specialized Training Team
  • Support Staff Team