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 |