2nd Ward candidate: Bob Dunn (Unopposed) E-mail: rmdunn5@comcast.net Family: married to Beth; children, Caley, 18, Bobby, 13, and Danny, 10 Education: bachelor of science in aerospace engineering with a math minor from Penn State; master of science, industrial and systems engineering from Virginia Tech; PE license in mechanical engineering from the state of Maryland; numerous management certifications Occupation: director of procurement for Echo Inc., adjunct professor at Elmhurst College in the College of Business and Economics Previous elected offices: president of homeowner’s association …
7th Ward candidate: Dean O’Brien E-mail: Dobrien@fclbuilders.com Family: married to Catherine; daughters Caitlin, 19, University of Illinois, and Maggie, 13, Visitation School; and son, Joe, 18, St. Ambrose University Education: bachelor's degree in accounting, DePaul University (Strobel Scholar), certified public accountant Occupation: principal and vice president of finance for a large commercial general contractor Previous elected offices: president, Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), vice president (CFMA), secretary (CFMA) Applicable experience: I have…
7th Ward candidate: Mark A. Mulliner (Incumbent) Web site: www.markmulliner.com E-mail: mark@markmulliner.com Family: married to Barb; son, Jason; daughter, Amanda Education: bachelor of science, education, Northern Illinois University Occupation: owner, School Technology Services Inc. Previous elected offices: current 7th Ward alderman, Elmhurst Library Board of Trustees What is the primary reason you are running for this office? I love Elmhurst and I believe that it is the best city in the United States. I have served the people in my role as alderman and I wish to continue serving …
6th Ward candidate: Steve Morley (Incumbent) Web site: stevemorley.net E-mail: smorley@marketingresources.com Family: married to Nancy Morley for 16 years; son, Reed, 13; daughters Jeanette, 11, and Anna, 10 Education: York High School, 1986, bachelor of arts in economics, University of Iowa, 1991 Occupation: president, Marketing Resources Inc., Elmhurst Previous elected offices: 6th Ward alderman 2007 - present Applicable experience: chairman, Development Planning and Zoning Committee (2009 – Present); member, Elmhurst Economic Development Commission (2010 – Present); member, Finance, …
6th Ward candidate: Rachel Kern Web site: www.rachelkern.com E-mail: rachelkernforwardsix@gmail.com Family: mother, Laura Kern, mother; father, John Kern, father; sisters, Sarah, 24, Jessica, 21, and Rebecca, 19; and brother Michael, 21 Education: bachelor of arts in history from the University of Dallas Occupation: legislative assistant to state Sen. John Millner Previous elected offices: None What is the primary reason you are running for this office? I am running because our city is at a crossroads. We need fresh ideas…
4th Ward candidate: Stephen Hipskind (Incumbent) E-mail: Stephen.hipskind@elmhurst.org Family: wife, Nora; children, Tim (16), Liam (14), Charles (12), Sean, (9) Quinn (6), Lily (2) Education: bachelor's degree, finance, DePaul University Occupation: owner of Hipskind TSG Previous elected offices: Currently serving as 4th Ward alderman Applicable experience: Served six years on Elmhurst City Council; chairman of Finance Committee; business owner; experience in financial markets and budgeting What is the primary reason you are running for this office? I am running for reelection because I…
4th Ward candidate: Darlene Heslop Web site: www.darleneheslop.com E-mail: dsheslop@juno.com Family: brother, Tim, sister-in-law, Karen, and niece, Lauren, all 7th Ward residents. Lauren is in sixth grade at Bryan Middle School. My uncle, Robert Hodges, is a retired high-school teacher and resides in the 1st Ward. Education: bachelor of science, chemical engineering, Northwestern University; bachelor of science, nursing, Rush University; core curriculum completed for master of business administration, University of Illinois at Chicago Occupation: Registered nurse Previous elected …
4th Ward candidate: Mark Anglewicz Web site: www.MarkAnglewicz.com E-mail: markforelmhurst@gmail.com Family: married to Antonette “Rosie” Anglewicz, expecting our first child in August Education: master's degree, public administration, University of Illinois at Chicago; bachelor of arts, urban studies, Cleveland State University Occupation: Co-owner/major accounts manager at YES Equipment & Services, LLC Previous elected office: None Applicable experience: I believe I offer the position a well-rounded mix of experience and education, which will benefit the residents of my…
3rd Ward candidate: Dannee Polomsky Web site: www.polomsky3rdward.com E-mail: Dannee@polomsky3rdward.com Family: married to Doug for almost 12 years, 8-year-old twin boys who attend Field School and a 4-year-old son in preschool Education: Bachelor of science, speech pathology, Miami University (Ohio); master of arts, communication disorders, specialization in deafness rehabilitation counseling, Northern Illinois University; graduate internship at Chicago Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities; earned four professional certificates and completed continuing education seminars and …
3rd Ward candidate: Paul McLafferty Web site: www.McLafferty3rdward.com E-mail: paul@mclafferty3rdward.com Family: married to Lisa for 12 years, two children, ages 3 and 4 Education: Bachelor's degree, Northern Illinois University, corporate communications; CPMR, Arizona State University Occupation: Operations manager, Inland Sales Group What is the primary reason you are running for this office? To make the north side of Elmhurst a better place to live and raise a family. What will be your priority if elected? Positive economic development for North York Road (Grand to York) and safe …
1st Ward candidate: John Raniere E-mail: j.raniere@comcast.net Family: wife, Kimberly; sons, , Jack, 10, and Hank, 7 Education: Montini Catholic High School, Lombard, and bachelor of arts in criminal justice from Saint Mary’s University, Winona, Minn. Occupation: Director of sales, Aerostar Global Logisitcs, Lombard What is the primary reason you are running for office? I would like to bring positive leadership back to the 1st Ward. What will be your priority if elected? The first priority will involve hiring the new city manager. We are losing a great asset in Tom Borchert and finding a …
1st Ward candidate: Diane Gutenkauf (Incumbent) Web site: on Facebook as Alderman Diane Gutenkauf E-mail: dgutenkauf@comcast.net Family: husband, Michael; stepsons, Matthew, 20, Zak, 16, and Jordan, 15 Education: bachelor's degree in anthropology, Grinnell College; master's in anthropology, Northern Illinois University; museum studies certification, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Occupation: Museum director Previous elected offices: Elmhurst 1st Ward Alderman since 2007; National Association for Museum Exhibition, membership chairman; Illinois Association of Museums, Region 5 director; …
