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Elevator Safety Review Board

Board and Commission Details

Contact Name

Robert Capuani

Contact Title

Director, Elevator Safety Division, Office Of The State Fire Marshal

Contact Phone

312.814.8734

Contact E-Mail

robert.capuani@illinois.gov

Function

The Board regulates construction, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, alteration and repair of elevators and other conveyances. Nine Board members shall constitute a quorum. A quorum is required for all Board decisions.

Term

Appointed for a term of 4 years

Senate Confirmation

No

Compensation

Reimbursed for Qualified Expenses

Composition

17 members: Administrator shall appoint 3 members who shall be representatives of fire service communities Governor appoints 14 members as follows: * 1 representative from a major elevator manufacturing company or its authorized representative; * 1 representative from an elevator servicing company; * 1 representative of the architectural design profession; * 1 representative of the general public; * 1 representative of an advocacy group for people with physical disabilities; * 1 representative of an advocacy group for senior citizens; * 1 representative nominated by a municipality in this State with a population under 25,000; * 1 representative nominated by a municipality in this State with a population of 25,000 or over but under 50,000; * 1 representative nominated by a municipality in this State with a population of 50,000 or over but under 500,000; * 1 representative of an advocacy group for condominium owners; * 1 representative of an institution of higher education that operates an in-house elevator maintenance program; * 1 representative of a building owner or manager; and * 2 representatives of labor, involved in the installation, maintenance, and repair of elevators. - 1 from Cook County and - 1 from a county in the State other than Cook County.

Chair

The Governor shall appoint the Chair. The Chairperson shall be the deciding vote in the event of a tie.

Authority

225 ILCS 312/25


Member Names

Name Member Expiration Member Since Affiliation Appointed By Position Title County
Sperl, Katie I. 06/30/2029 05/30/2025 Governor Member, Representative of an architectural profession
Edwards, Adrienna 11/01/2025 06/14/2024 Governor Member, representative of an advocacy group for condominium owners Cook
Holmes. Michael 06/30/2027 05/17/2024 Governor Member, Representative of Higher Education Cook
Christensen, Ed 09/02/2025 02/13/2013 Governor Member, Labor Representative (Cook County) Cook
Bell, Donald Maurice 06/30/2025 12/06/2024 Governor Member, Representative of an advocacy group for senior citizens Cook
O'Donnell, Daniel 06/30/2025 07/26/2024 Governor Member, Representative of a municipality with a population between 50,000 and 500,000 Cook
Yates, Matt 06/30/2026 08/23/2024 Governor Member, Representative of a municipality with population between 1 - 25,000 Williamson
Allgaier, Allison 06/30/2027 03/13/2020 Governor Member, Representative of an elevator manufacturing company Jefferson
Hickey, Barbara 06/30/2023 01/28/2022 Governor Member, Representative of building owners/management.
Padilla, Babara A. 06/30/2025 12/01/2023 Governor Member, Representative of an advocacy group for people with physical disabilities Cook
Vacant Governor Member, Representative of a municipality between 25,000 and 50,000
Gonzalez Jr., Juan 11/25/2027 08/16/2024 Governor Member and Chair, Labor Representative (Non-Cook County) Chair, Member Will
Weller, Kelly 06/30/2025 Fire Marshal Member, representative of fire service community Sangamon
Ganiere, Thomas 06/30/2025 Fire Marshal Member, Representative of Fire Service Communities LaSalle
Murphy, William 06/30/2025 11/08/2023 Fire Marshal Member
Jirik, Thomas E. 06/30/2025 09/17/2009 Governor Member, Representative of the elevator service companies. Will
Thompson, Henry J. 06/30/2025 03/29/2024 Governor Member, Representative of the General Public DuPage