- James R. Thompson
Governor Thompson has served on the board of Navigant Consulting, Inc. since 1998. As Illinois' longest-serving chief executive (14 years), Governor Thompson was noted for his skill in settling difficult labor-management problems, his ability to manage one of the nation's largest public budgets while maintaining one of the nation's highest state bond ratings, and his leadership among his peers.
- Bob Martinez
Robert "Bob" Martinez was the fortieth governor of Florida from 1987 to 1991. Prior to that, he was the mayor of Tampa from 1979 to 1986. Martinez was the first American governor of Cuban descent, and Florida’s second Republican since Reconstruction to be elected to the governor’s office. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Tampa and went on to earn a master's in labor and industrial relations from the University of Illinois.
- Arun Netravali
Arun N. Netravali (b. May 26, 1946 in Bombay) is an Indian-American engineer and businessman who is a pioneer of digital technology including HDTV. He conducted seminal research in digital compression, signal processing and other fields, including important collaborative work with Thomas S. Huang. Netravali has been President of Bell Laboratories and Chief Scientist for Lucent Technologies. He received his undergraduate degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, …
- Samuel H. Shapiro
Samuel Harvey Shapiro (April 25, 1907 - March 16, 1987) was the Governor of Illinois, serving from 1968 to 1969. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Born as Israel Shapiro in 1907 in Estonia, he emigrated to the United States at an early age. He graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law. As a lawyer, Shapiro practiced in Kankakee, Illinois. Turning to public service, he was elected state's attorney (county prosecutor) of Kankakee County.
- Zelman Cowen
Sir Zelman Cowen AK GCMG GCVO QC (born 7 October 1919), 19th Governor-General of Australia, was born in Melbourne. He was educated at the University of Melbourne, and served in the Royal Australian Navy during World War II. He then went as a Rhodes Scholar to New College, Oxford, where he completed the degree of Bachelor of Civil Law and jointly won the Vinerian Scholarship. From 1947 to 1950 he was a fellow of Oriel College, Oxford, …
- Jack Kilby
Jack Kilby , an engineer with a background in ceramic-based silk screen circuit boards and transistor-based hearing aids, started working for Texas Instruments in 1958.
- Paulette Jiles
Paulette Jiles (born 1943) is an American-born Canadian poet and novelist. Born in Salem, Missouri, she was educated at the University of Illinois in Spanish literature. Jiles moved to Canada in 1969.
- Jon Corzine
*The following is my official biography. Governor Jon Corzine was born on January 1, 1947, and grew up on a small family farm in the central Illinois community of Willey's Station. His father farmed and sold insurance; his mother was a public school teacher. His interest in politics was forged in his farming community.
- Matthew Bettenhausen
Matthew R. Bettenhausen Matthew R. Bettenhausen was appointed in March 2005 to serve as the Homeland Security Advisor to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Director of the California Office of Homeland Security.
- Chief Fulmer
Chief Fulmer began his fire service career in 1983 with the Pleasant Hill Volunteer Fire Department located in Steubenville, Ohio. During his tenure he held the rank of junior firefighter, senior firefighter, Lieutenant, and Captain leaving the Department in 1993. In 1989 Chief Fulmer accepted a position with the City of Fairlawn Fire Department located West of Akron, Ohio [ www.cityoffairlawn.com ]. He held the position of Firefighter/EMT-B and fire inspector.
- Marilyn Rantz
Marilyn Rantz and her colleagues at the University of Missouri-Columbia Sinclair School of Nursing were our primary contacts for the Missouri site visit. Dr. Rantz was very generous with her time providing information on state politics, history, development and implementation of the various components of the program both prior to our visit and while we were there.
- Karen R. Hitchcock
Karen R. Hitchcock is president of the University at Albany. She was appointed president in April of 1996 after having served as interim president since August of 1995, and vice president of academic affairs from 1991 to 1995. Prior to coming to the University at Albany in 1991, Dr. Hitchcock served as vice chancellor for research, dean of the graduate college, professor of anatomy and cell biology, and professor of biological sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
- David John Diersen
Dave Diersen Illinois Editor David John Diersen has served as GOPUSA's Illinois Editor since 2000.
- Pat Hayes
Pat Hayes Pat Hayes received a BA in mathematics from Cambridge University and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from Edinburgh. He has held academic positions in computer science at the University of Essex (England), in philosophy at the University of Illinois and as the Luce Professor of cognitive science at the University of Rochester.
- Pat Boelter
Pat Boelter Ms. Boelter has over 20 years of marketing, public relations, and fund development experience. During her career, she has conducted numerous campaigns and raised millions of dollars for non-profit organizations of all sizes, from libraries and high schools to zoos, museums, and health care systems. She has served organizations in a variety of capacities-board member, volunteer, staff member and consultant-and understands the unique dynamics that accompany each role.
- Lawrence S. Cardman
Dr. Lawrence S. Cardman Associate Director for Experimental Nuclear Physics Dr. Cardman is the Associate Director for Experimental Nuclear Physics at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility where he is responsible for the management of the fundamental research program carried out using the laboratory's Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility and the associated experimental equipment.
- Pamela J. Tate
Tate has delivered numerous presentations on workforce education and public policy, including speeches at the University of Surrey in England, the national conference of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), the Indiana Governor's Summit on Workforce Development, the annual conference of the National University Continuing Education Association (NUCEA), the annual conference for the Association for Continuing Higher Education (ACHE), the Higher Education and Workforce Development Conferenc
- Peter J. Larue
Peter J. LaRue was raised on a farm in south central Ohio and received his undergraduate education at the Capital University Conservatory of Music (1979). His master's (1980) and doctoral (1986) degrees are from the University of Illinois , where he specialized in the study of instrumental music education, bands and the trombone. His teachers and mentors have included Paul Young, Richard Suddendorf , Robert Gray, Charles Leonhard and E. Wayne Pressley.
- Joseph “Joey” L. Rhodes
Joey Rhodes Most people buy Corvettes because they are associated with adventure, excitement and romance. A multiple Corvette Owner, Past Corvette Club President and now new incoming Governor of Little Egypt Corvette Club located in Centralia, Illinois, one would think this NCCC Member embraces many of the above attributes of the Corvette – they would be right. According to the subject of this article –"Life should be a journey of accomplishments and service to our Friends and Family".
- Ron James
Ron James Director Ron James is president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Twin Cities-based Center for Ethical Business Cultures. His previous positions include president and CEO of the Human Resources Group, a division of Ceridian Corporation, and Minnesota's top executive officer for US West Communications, Inc. James is a member of the United Way board, and served as its chair in 1998. He also served as 1992 United Way campaign chair.
- Sally Grimes
Sally Grimes served as one of three Lead Trainers in Massachusetts for the Reading First Grant under No Child Left Behind. Additionally, the Grimes Reading Institute in Rockport, Massachusetts, of which Sally is the Founding Director, was one of three entities that contracted with the Massachusetts Department of Education to design and develop the professional development component of the Reading First Grant.
- Robert W. Matanky
Robert W. Matanky is and has been involved with every phase of more than 100 real estate developments, including acquisition, zoning, financing, structuring, negotiation, management and disposition. He takes pride in adding value to every project on which he works.
- Dennis Polhill
Dennis became a Registered Professional Engineer in 12 states and a Registered Land Surveyor in two states.
- Yolanda D. Heman-Ackah
Yolanda D. Heman-Ackah , MD Yolanda D. Heman-Ackah, MD is an otolaryngologist, certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, who subspecializes in professional voice care and laryngology. Her background as a trained musician, dancer, and singer makes her uniquely qualified to understand the vocal demands of the performing artist, and to tailor treatment of professional voice disorders based on this understanding.
- Carole Lambert
Carole Lambert graduated from Drury in 1973 with a BA in music, then went on to receive her MA in voice from the University of Illinois and a Masters in Mass Communications from Southern Methodist University. Lambert has anchored Oklahoma’s NewsChannel 8 at Six and Ten since 1982. She comes from a strong journalistic background that includes anchoring and reporting in Oklahoma City, Pittsburgh, Kansas and Wichita Falls, Texas.
- Richard A. Wansley
Dr. Richard A. Wansley received his Ph.D. in Biological Psychology from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Wansley also completed a Senior Fellowship in Public Health Policy Leadership at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health.
- Joe E. Beck
Joe E. Beck , RS. DAAS Professor Beck, Eastern Kentucky University, holds an undergraduate degree in biology with concentrations in chemistry and geology and a graduate degree from the University of Illinois in Public Administration and Political Science. He earned 120 hours of Preventive Medicine training from the United States Army Medical School at Fort Sam Houston and their advanced certificate.
- Michael Oros
Michael is President of Scheck & Siress and an American Board Certified and Illinois Licensed Prosthetist and Orthotist, with nearly 20 years of experience. He lectures to the University of Illinois/Chicago orthopedic surgery residents; the physical medicine and rehab residents at Loyola, Rush University Medical Center, and Marianjoy Hospitals; as well as Governor's State physical therapy students.
- Margaret C. Telfer
Margaret C. Telfer , MD, FACP Associate Professor of Medicine Dr. Margaret Telfer has a long interest in coagulation disorders. Since 1971, she has directed a Hemophilia Care Center at Michael Reese Hospital, and in 1999 she was recruited by Rush University and Cook County Hospital to link their Hemophilia Care for adults and to join their existing Thrombosis Centers.
- Deirdre Collins
Deirdre Collins was born April 13, 1963 in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of James Mark Purcell and Carolann Bingham Purcell. While still young, she moved to Peoria, Illinois. She attended Washington University in St. Louis and was graduated cum laude from Bradley University in Peoria. She taught mathematics at Mt. Carmel High School and at Francis Parker High School, both in Chicago, before attending graduate school.
- Jesse Thomas
Jesse Thomas Jesse Thomas is the President and CEO of Molina Healthcare of Ohio, Inc. Jesse has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry and has held various leadership roles in such key functions as business expansion, organizational turnarounds, strategic planning, problem solving, public policy and community advocacy.
- Rex Arney
Rex has been very active in community, professional and political affairs throughout his career. He serves on the Board of Visitors for the University of Wyoming College of Law, the Wyoming State Bar Foundation Board of Directors, and the Advisory Committee of Civil Division of the Permanent Rules. He is also a member of the Governors Advisory Committee on Children and Families and served as chairman of the Governor's Select Committee on State Lands.
- Craig L. Greene
Craig L. Greene , CFE, CPA is partner in charge of Financial Investigation Services for McGovern & Greene LLP , a forensic accounting and litigation services consulting firm based in Chicago, Illinois. A graduate of Aurora University in accounting, Mr. Greene will be receiving his Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Boston University in May 2007.
- Bryan Stubbs
Bryan Stubbs Bryan has experience working in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. He spent nine years as the founder and president of Symbiotic, Inc., a Chicago based business consulting, distribution, and marketing organization for companies in the media and entertainment industries. Most recently, Bryan served as the Director of CenterPoint at Governor's State University's Entrepreneurship Center.
- Eric Witt
Eric Witt New Mexico Governor's Office Eric Witt Eric Witt is the Director of Legislative/Political Affairs, and Media Arts & Entertainment Development for New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. In addition to crafting specific legislation regarding the state's film production incentive program, including its current 25% tax rebate, Witt also oversees the state's long-term strategic approach to growing the production industry in New Mexico.
- Jane Longo
Ms. Longo has over twenty years of state government and budget experience. She assists clients in program, policy, financial and operations projects. Prior to joining HMA, Jane was with the Illinois Department of Public Aid, serving as Chief of the Bureau of Medical Eligibility Policy and Bureau Chief for KidCare, Illinois' integrated program of Medicaid and SCHIP health benefit plans for children and parents.
- Gail Blom
Gail has taught as an adjunct instructor in the OT program at TWU, and she is a former member of the Texas Board of OT Examiners, appointed by then-governor George W. Bush. Gail teaches hand therapy continuing education courses both regionally and nationally, and she is known throughout Texas as a mentor to other hand therapists.
- Dan Burkhalter
Dan Burkhalter Executive Director Wisconsin Education Association Council Dan Burkhalter was hired as executive director of the Wisconsin Education Association Council effective May 2, 2005, after 12 years as the Illinois Education Association’s director of government relations and chief lobbyist.
- William B. Killian
William B. Killian 1960-1961 William B. Killian attended Oberlin College and the University of Illinois where he received his law degree in 1953. He joined Steel Hector & Davis, a prominent Florida law firm, in 1954, and served as legal assistant to Governor LeRoy Collins in 1958 and 1959. In 1960 Governor Collins appointed him chairman of the State Road Board. He returned to private practice in 1961 and is a senior partner with Steel Hector & Davis.
- Dr Kenneth Martin Viste Jr MD
Kenneth M. Viste , Jr. , MD, Fund Honoring a Giant of Neurology Kenneth M. Viste , Jr. , MD, was and Chair of the AAN Foundation and a Past President of the AAN (1995-1997) at the time of his death in 2005. Throughout his distinguished career as a neurologist, Viste worked tirelessly on behalf of his patients. His commitment to improving the lives of others was without comparison. His successes were lauded by his peers and inspired his community.