Seneca Regional Port District Board

Board and Commission Details

Contact Name

Craig Hepner,

Contact Title

Co-Chair

Contact E-Mail

craighepner@yahoo.com

Function

The Board governs the Port District which includes territory in LaSalle and Grundy counties; maintains port, terminal, and airport facilities; promotes economic development and issues construction permits; regulates navigation; may establish export trading companies. Four members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

Term

3 years, beginning June 1 of staggered odd-numbered years, and until successor is appointed and qualified

Senate Confirmation

No

Party Affiliation

N/A

Qualifications

Residents of District with no financial interest in District business

Compensation

Expenses

Composition

7 members: 3 appointed by Governor; 3 appointed by President, Village of Seneca; 1 appointed by Chairman, LaSalle County Board.

Chair

Secretary, Treasurer, general manager, general attorney, and chief engineer, appointed by Board

Authority

70 ILCS 1845/16


Member Names

Name Member Expiration Member Since Affiliation Appointed By Position Title County
Hepner, Craig 05/31/2025 Mayor of Seneca Vice Chair
Spangler, Stephen 05/31/2026 Mayor of Seneca Chair
Kasten, Francis 05/31/2012 02/26/2010 Governor Member LaSalle
Haines, Steve, 05/31/2025 LaSalle County Board Member
Lamb, John 05/31/2012 06/11/1979 Governor Member LaSalle
Spicer, Judy 05/31/2025 Mayor of Seneca Secretary
VACANT Governor Member