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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. Denise Joseph Denise Joseph, Board Liaison Village of Libertyville, Director of Finance/Treasurer
  4. Kevin Baumgartner Kevin Baumgartner, Member Village of Arlington Heights, Accountant/Budget Coordinator
  5. Jon Beckmann Jon Beckmann, Member Waukegan Park District, Director of Finance and Operations, MBA
  6. Anthony Cervini Anthony Cervini, Member Sikich, Principal, State and Local Government Audit Leader
  7. Tricia Dubiel Tricia Dubiel, Member Bolingbrook Park District, Superintendent of Business & Finance
  8. Brian Kuszewski Brian Kuszewski, Member Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Assistant Finance Director
  9. Michael Malatt Michael Malatt, Member Baker Tilly US, LLP, Partner
  10. Adam Orton Adam Orton, Member City of Crystal Lake, Assistant Finance Director
  11. Darshana Prakash Darshana Prakash, Member Village of Lemont, Finance Director
  12. Matt Rossi Matt Rossi, Member Village of Lincolnshire, Finance Director
  13. Molly Talkington, MPA Molly Talkington, MPA, Member City of Rolling Meadows, Finance Director
  14. Kathy Thomas Kathy Thomas, Member Miller Canfield, Municipal Disclosure Administrator
  15. Mary L Tomanek Mary L Tomanek, Member Graystone Consulting, Institutional Consultant
  16. Tanya Walker Tanya Walker, Member City of Oakbrook Terrace, Finance Director
  17. Reese Weigle Reese Weigle, Member Plante Moran, Manager - Public Sector Management Consulting
  18. Lawrence White Lawrence White, Member Chapman and Cutler LLP, Partner
  19. Beth Beaty Beth Beaty, Staff - SAM Illinois GFOA, Senior Association Manager

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