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Trustee Name
Board of Trustees Office
352 Henry Administration Building
506 South Wright Street
Urbana, IL 61801
E-mail: UIBOT@uillinois.edu
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Urbana Campus Student Trustee |
Chicago Campus Student Trustee |
Springfield Campus Student Trustee |
Student Trustees Terms: July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010
*Student Trustee Assigned Official Vote
Frances G. Carroll
Current Term
2005-2011
First Appointed By Governor
2003
Professional Experience
DePaul University, School Achievement Structure, Chicago, IL
Instructional Supervisor
Group 17 Education Consultants, Inc., Chicago, IL
Vice President
Carroll Family Foundation, Chicago, IL
President
Teaching Experience
Chicago Public Schools, K--12
Professional Advancement Courses for Chicago Public Schools
City Colleges of Chicago
Roosevelt University
Chicago State University
Governor's State University
Administrative Experience
Principal - Nancy Jefferson Alternative School
(Formerly Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center)
Chicago Public Schools
Director, Division of Coordination and Assistance
Director, Staff Development for Special Education Teachers
Coordinator, Evaluation and Diagnostic Unit
Coordinator, Educable Mentally Handicapped Programs
Staff Assistant, Urban Teacher Corps
Staff Assistant, School Mental Health Program
Elementary School Counselor
Consortium of Colleges and Universities
Director, Inter-Institutional Teacher Training Program
for Early Childhood Education
Education
Ed.D., University of Sarasota, Sarasota, FL
M.Ed., Chicago Teachers College, Chicago, IL
B.A., Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
Professional/Civic Affiliations, Activities/Community Service
National Black Caucus of Special Educators-Council for Exceptional Children, President
Chicago Council for Exceptional Children, President
Illinois Council for Exceptional Children, President
Council for Exceptional Children-Pioneers Division, President Elect-2004
National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Chicago Principals and Administrators Association
Member, Executive Boards
Chicago Area Alliance of Black School Educators
Youth Guidance, Vice President/Secretary, and Member of Board of Directors
Cook County Commission on Women's Issues, Commissioner
Theta Omega Foundation, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Vice President
Akarama Foundation, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Director of Christian Education/General Superintendent Church School
Awards
1995, Chicago Public Schools Principal of Excellence Award
1996, Illinois State University-College of Education External Service Award
1996, Mary Herrick Award-Distinguished Lifetime Achievement
1997, Plano Child Development Center-Service to Children Award
1998, Ida B. Wells at Risk Award-National Alliance of Black School Educators
1998, Joseph Cali Memorial Award-Exemplary Services to Youth and Community
1998, Distinguished Educators Award-Chicago Academy for School Leadership
1998, Chicago Public Schools Outstanding Principal-School Leadership Award
1999, Build Inc.-Builder of the Year Award
2000, National Council of Negro Women-Bethune Award
2001, Youth Guidance-Lawrence Unsung Hero Memorial Award
2002, Youth Guidance, Board of Directors-Most Valuable Player Award
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Karen Hasara
Current Term
2009-2011
Appointed By Governor
2009
Professional Experience
Trustee, Springfield Mass Transit District, 2007-present
Mayor, City of Springfield, Illinois 1995-2003
State Senator, 50th District (1993-1995)
State Representative, 100th District (1986-1993)
Seventh Judicial Circuit Clerk, Sangamon County (1980-1986)
Member, Sangamon County Board (1975-1980)
Broker Manager/Salesperson, K & L Real Estate (1977-1980)
Director, National Academy of Real Estate (1977-1980)
Teacher, Christ The King Elementary School (1973-1975)
Education
M.A. in Legal Studies, University of Illinois at Springfield, 1993
B.S. in Psychology, Elementary Education, University of Illinois at Springfield, 1972
Professional and Civic Organizations
University of Illinois, Springfield, Chancellor's Advisory Committee (1998-Present)
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation Board (2003-Present)
Rotary Club of Springfield (2003-Present)
U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy: Executive Committee (2007-Present)
Springfield Mass Transit Board of Trustees (2007-Present)
University of Illinois Alumni Sage Society Coordinating Committee (2006-Present)
Party Affiliation
Republican
Christopher G. Kennedy
Current Term
2009-2015
Appointed By Governor
2009
Professional Experience
President, Merchandise Mart Properties
Education
MBA, Northwestern University, 1994
B.A., Boston College, 1986
Professional Organizations, Awards, and Honors
Member of Board, Ariel Mutual Funds
Member of Board, The Catholic Theological Union
Member of Board, Chicago Alliance to End Homelessness
Member of Board, The Irish Fellowship Club
Member of Board, Interface Floor Covering Company
Former Member of Board, The Center for Disability and Elder Law
Past Chairman, Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau
Former Chairman, Greater Chicago Food Depository
Former Member of Board, Children's Memorial Hospital
Former Member of Board, Citizens Energy Corporation
Former Member of Board, El Valor Agency
Former Member of Board, The Heartland Alliance
Former Member of Board The Illinois Council on Economic Education
Former Member of Board, The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Civic Activities
Member, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Member, City Club of Chicago
Member, Executives' Club of Chicago
Member, Commercial Club of Chicago
Member, Economic Club of Chicago
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Timothy Koritz
Current Term
2009-2013
Appointed By Governor
2009
Professional Experience
Staff Anesthesiologist, Rockford Memorial Hospital (1994-present)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine at
Rockford, (1994-present)
Major, USAF, Flight Surgeon, 7th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Holloman AFB, NM
(1988-1991)
Officer in Charge, Space Shuttle Emergency Medical Response Team, Holloman AFB, NM (1988-1991)
Education
University of Illinois, B.S., 1978
University of Cambridge, England, Ph.D., Immunology Division, 1982
Harvard Medical School, M.D., 1987
University of Iowa, Resident in Anesthesia, 1992-1994
University of Washington, Seattle, Intern in Internal Medicine, 1987-1988
Professional/Civic Affiliations, Activities/Community Service
Distinguished Graduate, Aerospace Medicine Primary Course, Brooks Air Force Base (1987)
Marshall Scholarship for Ph.D. study at Cambridge University (1978)
Bronze Tablet, University of Illinois, Top 3 percent of graduating class (1978)
Outstanding Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois (1978)
Phi Beta Kappa (1977)
Children of Veterans Scholarship, University of Illinois (1975-1978)
Valedictorian, Rochelle Twp. High School (1974)
Professional Memberships:
Volunteer, Research Committee, University of Illinois College of Medicine
Charter Member, Rapid Response Medical Team for Mass Casualty, Winnebago County
Volunteer, Rockford Memorial Hospital
Past President, Interfraternity Council, University of Illinois (1977-1978)
Past President, Sachem Junior Activities Honorary, University of Illinois (1976-1977)
Key Club International Trustee (1973-1974)
Eagle Scout with Gold Palm, Boy Scouts of America (1970)
Party Affiliation
Republican
Edward L. McMillan
Current Term
2009-2015
Current Term
2009-2015
First Appointed By Governor
2009
Professional Experience
Principal and CEO, McMillan L.L.C., M and A Transaction Consultants, 1999-Present
Concord Partners, L.L.C., Mergers and Acquisitions, 1999
Agri Business Group, Inc., Mergers and Acquisitions, 1997-1999
Purina Mills Inc., President, CEO, and Director, 1993-1996
British Petroleum - Purina Mills Inc.
President and CEO, 1988-1993
Vice President - Marketing and Product Research, 1986-1987
Ralston Purina Company - Purina Mills Inc.
Vice President - Diversified Business, 1985-1986
Vice President - Business Development, 1983-1985
Vice President - Marketing, 1979-1983
Product Group Director - Hog, 1975-1979
Regional Marketing Manager - Central Region, 1973-1975
Field Sales, 1969-1973
Education
B.S., Agriculture, University of Illinois, 1969
Credit Research Foundation, School of Credit and Financial Management, 1982-1984
Academic Experience
Independent Consultant and Educator: Executive-In-Residence, School of Agriculture, Purdue University, 1996-1997
External Advisor, University of Illinois, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, Futuring Project, 1996-1997
Professional/Civic Affiliations, Activities/Community Service
Current:
University of Illinois Research Park L.L.C., Chairman, Board of Managers
Southwestern Illinois Development Authority, Board of Directors
Balchem Corporation (NASDAQ: BCPC), Board of Directors
NutraCea, Inc. (OTC: NTRZ), Board of Directors
Glencoe Capital L.L.C., Consumer Products Executive Network
NEWCO Enterprises, Inc., Board of Directors
Durvet, Inc., Board of Directors
Hintzsche, Inc., Board of Directors
MariCal, Inc., Board of Directors
Certified Hereford Beef L.L.C., Board of Directors
Greenville College Foundation, Chair, Board of Directors
Previous:
University of Illinois Alumni Association, Board of Directors, 1995-2008
University of Illinois Alumni Association, Board Chair, 2003-2006
University of Illinois Foundation, Board of Directors, 2003-2006
Sonny Scaffold, Inc., Chair, Board of Directors, 2005-2007
The RiceX Company, Board of Directors, 2004-2005
CattleSale Company, Chair, Board of Directors, 2003-2005
University of Illinois, Presidential Search Committee, 2004
Distribution Dynamics, Inc., Board of Directors, 2001-2003
AEI Environmental, Inc., Chair, Board of Directors, 1997-2003
Premium Foods Group, Inc., Board of Directors, Executive Committee, 2000-2003
By-Products Interactive L.L.C., Advisory Board, 2000-2001
ExSeed Genetics, Inc., Advisory Board, 1999-2000
Mickelberry Meats, Inc., Chair, Board of Directors, 1999-2000
E-Markets, Inc., Board of Directors, 1997-2000
University of Illinois, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, Animal Science Advisory Board,1996-1999
Enviro-Nutrients, Inc., Board of Directors, 1996-1999
Highland Hope Methodist Church, Board of Trustees, 1996-1998
Illinois Polled Hereford Association, Board of Directors, 1997-1998
Alpha Zeta Agricultural Honorary, Century Honor Roll, 1997
Distinguished Service Award - American Feed Industry Association, 1996
Outstanding 4-H Alumni - Illinois Cooperative Extension Association, 1996
Distinguished Service Award - American Ag Editors' Association, 1995
Agri-Marketer of the Year - National Agri Marketing Association, 1995
Highland Area Community Foundation, Board of Directors, 1995-1997
Washington University, Olin School of Business, National Council, 1995-1998
Award of Merit, University of Illinois, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, 1995
St. Louis Zoo, Board of Trustees, 1993-1997
American Feed Industry Association, Board, 1988-1996; Chairman, 1993-1994
National FFA Foundation Advisory Board, 1980-1983; 1989-1992
University of Illinois, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, Ag Econ Advisory Board, 1989-1991
University of Illinois, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, Alumni Board, 1980-1988
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Agricultural Advisory Board, 1985-1986
Animal Health Institute, Board of Directors, 1980-1982
Agri-Marketing Magazine, Editorial Advisory Board, 1980-1981
Party Affiliation
Republican
James D. Montgomery, Sr.
Current Term
2007-2013
First Appointed By Governor
2007
Professional Experience
1956-58, Associate in the Firm of Rodgers, Strayhorn & Harth
1958-60, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois
1960-66, Partner - Montgomery, Holt & Boden
1966-70, Partner - Newman, Kipnis & Montgomery
1970-82, Montgomery & Holland
1982-83, James D. Montgomery & Associates, Ltd.
1983-86, Corporation Council for the City of Chicago
1986-2000, James D. Montgomery & Associates, Ltd., d/b/a/ Cochran, Cherry, Givens, Smith & Montgomery
Education
J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, 1956
University of Illinois -- Navy Pier and Urbana, IL -- 1953 B.A. Degree
Additional Awards
Edward H. Wright Award, Cook County Bar Association - 1983
Earl Burris Dickerson Award, Chicago Bar Association - 1986
Hall of Fame Award, National Bar Association,1986
Named one of Chicago's 30 Tough Lawyers, Chicago Magazine - 2002
Academic Experience
Instructor - University of Chicago School of Law, Intensive Trial Practice Workshop -- 1994-1996; 2000-2006
Student Profession Advisor - DePaul University, School of New Learning - 1995
Panelist, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1993, 1995
Presenter, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Chicago, 1987
Presented demonstrative cross-examination of an expert witness in a product liability case for ICLE Seminar on Discovery/Trial Techniques
Instructor, The City of Chicago, Corporation Counsel's Office, 1987 - Taught Trial Skills
Refresher course for the Corporation Counsel's Office
Instructor, DePaul College of Law, Chicago, Taught course in litigation techniques for two semesters, 1982 to 1983
Teacher-Lecturer, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Houston, Texas, 1976 to 1982
Professional/Civic Affiliations, Activities/Community Service
The Civil Justice Expense and Delay Advisory Group for the United States
District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
The Judicial Evaluation Committees for the State and Federal Courts
Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago, 1983
Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1983 - Present
Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
Member, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Member, Chicago Bar Association
Member, Illinois State Bar Association
Previous President of the Cook County Bar Association
Chairman, Capital Litigation Trial Bar
Academic Experience
Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1983 - Present
Laureate, Illinois Academy of Lawyers, 1999 - Present
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Lawrence Oliver II
Current Term
2009-2013
Appointed By Governor
2009
Professional Experience
Chief Counsel, Investigations, The Boeing Company, Chicago, 2004-present
Partner, Perkins Coie LLP, Chicago, 2003-2004
Federal Prosecutor, Chicago, 1998-2003
Attorney, Skadden Arps et al. LLC, Chicago, 1992-1998
Law Clerk, Honorable James B. Moran, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 1991-1992
Industrial Engineer and Production Supervisor, General Motors Truck and Bus Group, Pontiac, MI, 1984-1988
Professional/Civic Affiliations, Activities/Community Service
Commissioner, Illinois Reform Commission, 2009
Commissioner, Illinois Executive Ethics Commission, 2004-2008
Vice Chair, July 2006 through June 2008
Frequent National Speaker on Ethics and Corporate Compliance
Federal Magistrate Review Panels, 2007, 2008, 2009
Member, Chicago Inn of Court
Member, Association of Corporate Counsel
Member, American Bar Association
Board Member, Chicago Youth Centers
Ordained Minister
Awards/Commendations
Charles H. King Award Recipient, Spring 1991 (awarded to law school graduate ranked highest in class)
Detroit College of Law, Law Review 1989-1990
1st Place, Benjamin Cardozo National Moot Court Competition, New York, NY (Spring 1991)
Law Enforcement Commendation, Drug Enforcement Administration, 2002
Law Enforcement Commendation, United States Customs Service, 2002
Law Enforcement Commendation, United States Fish & Wildlife, 2002
Education
Detroit College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, Detroit, MI, 1991
B.S. Industrial Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 1984
Party Affiliation
Independent
Pam Strobel
Current Term
2009-2015
Appointed By Governor
2009
Professional Experience
Executive Vice President, Exelon Corporation (1999-2005)
Chief Administrative Officer (2003-2005)
CEO, Exelon Energy Delivery (1999-2003)
General Counsel, Com Ed (1993-1999)
Partner, Sidley Austin (1988-1993)
Associate, then Partner, Isham Lincoln & Beale (1977-1988)
Education
University of Illinois, J.D., cum laude (1977)
University of Illinois, B.S. Journalism, Bronze Tablet (1974)
Awards and Honors
Arts Advocate Award from the Illinois Arts Alliance (2009)Chicago Alumnae of the Year Award by the University of Illinois Alumnae Association (2006)
Crain's Chicago Business list of 100 Most Influential Women (2004)
Chicago Sun-Times' list of Top 10 Businesswomen in Chicago (2004)
Association of Professional Fundraisers Award for Executive Leadership (2003)
Myra Bradwell Award for Excellence in the Profession from the Women's Bar Association of Illinois (2003)
Luminary Award from the Girl Scouts of Chicago (2002)
Fortune magazine list of 50 Most Powerful Women in America (2002)
YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago's Outstanding Achievement Award in Business (2002)
Today's Chicago Woman Hall of Fame (2002)
Diversity Award from the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (2000)
Founder's Award from the Chicago Bar Association's Alliance for Women (1997)
Women of Achievement Award from the Anti-Defamation League (1997)
Distinguished Alumnus of the University of Illinois (1996)
Professional Memberships
Director, State Farm Automobile Insurance Company, Domtar Corporation and Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Member, Board of the Chicago High School for the Arts
Chair, Ravinia Festival
Chair, Civic Consulting Alliance
Member, Commercial Club of Chicago
Member, Economic Club of Chicago
Member, Chicago Network
Trustee, Joffrey Ballet of Chicago
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Carlos Tortolero
Current Term
2009-2011
Appointed By Governor
2009
Professional Experience
Founder and President, National Museum of Mexican Art (1982-Present)
Teacher, Counselor and Administrator, Chicago Public Schools (1975-1987)
Education
B.A. in Secondary Education and History, University of Illinois at Chicago
M.A. in Bilingual Education Supervision, Chicago State University
Awards and Honors
Chicago Metro History Fair Teacher of the Year (1981)
Bright New City Award by Mayor Harold Washington (1987)
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund Special Cultural Award (1988)
Chicago Magazine Chicagoan of the Year (1994)
Chicago Tribune Arts Person of the Year (1998)
University of Illinois at Chicago Alumni of the Year (2003)
Who's Who in Chicago, Crain's Chicago Business (2003-2009)
One of the 100 Most Important Mexicans in the U.S., Poder (2006)
Illinois Humanities Council Public Humanities Award (2008)
One of Chicago's 40 Who've Made a Difference, Business and Professional People for the
Public Interest (2009)
Alumni Achievement Award, University of Illinois (Upcoming in October, 2009)
Professional Memberships
Former President, Museums in the Parks
Member, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs Advisory Board
Panelist, National Endowment for the Arts
Panelist, United Way of Chicago
Lecturer, Northwestern University
Guest Lecturer, School of the Art Institute of Chicago's Master of Arts Administration Program
Guest Faculty Member, Smithsonian Institute's Museum Awards Leadership Program
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Student Trustees - July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010
Matthew M. Reschke
Education
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign
Junior
Integratrive Biology, minors Business and Chemistry
Activities/Awards
Senate Committee on Student Discipline (2008-current)
Interfraternity Council Executive Vice President (2008-current)
Pi Kappa Alpha Internal Vice President
Illinois Sailing Club Member
Dean's List
Bogdan "Dan" V. Zavorotny
Education
University of Illinois Chicago
Senior
Economics, following the Pre-Pharmacy route
Activities/Awards
English as a Second Language Tutor
Dean's List
Beta Kappa Zeta fraternity President March 2008 to present
Undergraduate Student Government External Affairs Chairman 2008/2009 school year
Greek of the year in 2008/2009 school year
Beta Kappa Zeta fraternity founder March 2008
Derek R. Felix
Education
University of Illinois Springfield
Senior
Business Administration, minor Accountancy
Capitol Scholars Honors Program
Activities/Awards
Student Government Association
Outstanding Student Senator 08-09
College Republicans
Student Activities Committee
Student Accounting Society
Board of Trustees Office
Board of Trustees Office
352 Henry Administration Building, MC-350
506 South Wright Street
Urbana, IL 61801
217-333-1920