OfficersPresident: Paul Deizman, Springfield, IL (217) 381-9619, Email Vice-President: Tricia Bethke, Naperville, IL (630) 234-7325, Email Secretary: Dave Gillespie, Chatham, IL (217) 483-2711, Email Treasurer: Brad Petersburg, Galena IL (641) 420-5851 Email Technical Advisory Committee Chair and Program Coordination Supervisor: Chris Evans, University of Illinois Extension Forestry (618) 695-3383, Email Program Coordinator: Kinzee Macho, Cedar Rapids, IA (319) 981-5176, Email Past President: Tom Walsh |
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ElectionsThe Association elects four officers -- a president and vice-president annually, and a secretary and treasurer in even-numbered years. Their responsibilities are described in the ByLaws. Both to represent the members, and to provide services to members, each region depicted in the map below elects up to five regional directors, who serve two-year-terms. |
Directors
Region 1 DirectorsRegion 2 DirectorsRegion 3 DirectorsStan Sipp, Mansfield, IL Region 4 DirectorsRoger Smith, Benton, IL Bill Buechel, Highland, IL Jeff Biethman, Red Bud, IL Mike McMahan, Vienna, IL | Regional Map |
Technical Advisors
Chris Evans Advisory Committee Chair University of Illinois Extension Forester 618/695-3383 (office) |
Chris Whittom IDNR Forest Resources 217/785-8264 (office) 217/280-3659 (cell) |
Committees
In addition, there are several committees that meet in between meetings to forward the work of the Association. Members are encouraged to contact a Director or our Executive Director if they would like to serve on a committee. Committee assignments are renewed and revised each year. Most committee meetings take place via conference call.Executive Committee (Officers only) - deals with decisions when the board is not in session; handles other issues as necessary.
Finance Committee - develops the Association business plan, develops an annual budget, and accounts for all Association funds.
Legislative Committee - recommends legislative action for board approval; organizes IFA Lobby Day in the state legislature.
Marketing Committee - manages internal and external communications relating to the Association, including the newsletter, news releases, brochures, pamphlets, and publications.
(Ad Hoc) Nominating Committee
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