Elevator Safety Review Board
Board and Commission Details
Website
Contact Name
John Andersen
Contact E-Mail
John.P.Andersen@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 | 11/01/2029 | 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, Edward L. | 09/02/2029 | 06/12/2026 | 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 | 06/30/2029 | 07/26/2024 | Governor | Member, Representative of a municipality with a population between 50,000 and 500,000 | Cook | ||
| Czako, Enrique David | 06/30/2030 | 05/22/2026 | Governor | Member, Representative of a municipality with population between 1 - 25,000 | |||
| Allgaier, Allison | 06/30/2027 | 03/13/2020 | Governor | Member, Representative of an elevator manufacturing company | Jefferson | ||
| Gunter, Tammie | 06/30/2027 | 06/05/2026 | Governor | Member, Representative of building owners/management. | |||
| Padilla, Babara A. | 06/30/2029 | 12/01/2023 | Governor | Member, Representative of an advocacy group for people with physical disabilities | Cook | ||
| Taul. Matthew A. | 06/30/2027 | 06/04/2026 | 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 | 06/30/2029 | Fire Marshal | Member, representative of fire service community | Sangamon | |||
| Ganiere, Thomas | 06/30/2029 | Fire Marshal | Member, Representative of Fire Service Communities | LaSalle | |||
| Murphy, William | 06/30/2029 | 11/08/2023 | Fire Marshal | Member | |||
| Jirik, Thomas E. | 06/30/2029 | 09/17/2009 | Governor | Member, Representative of the elevator service companies. | Will | ||
| Thompson, Henry J. | 06/30/2029 | 03/29/2024 | Governor | Member, Representative of the General Public | DuPage |