Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Benro Ogunyipe
Contact Title
Executive Director
Contact Phone
217-303-8311
Contact E-Mail
Benro.Ogunyipe@illinois.gov
Function
The Commission advocates to improve communication access to all state program and services of Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons.
Term
3 years, and until a successor is appointed and qualified, no more than 2 consecutive terms
Senate Confirmation
No
Qualifications
Residents of the state whose position, knowledge, or experience enables them to reasonably represent the concerns, needs, and recommendations of deaf and hard of hearing persons.
Compensation
Reimbursed for travel expenses and up to $ 50 per day for lost wages
Composition
11 voting members appointed by Governor - 6 members to be persons who are deaf or hard of hearing -Gov shall consider recommendations by deaf and hard of hearing advocacy groups
Chair
Elected by the Commission
Authority
20 ILCS 3932/1
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubowe, Michael | 11/14/2023 | 05/14/2021 | Governor | Member, Deaf | McLean | ||
| Smith, Kevin | 11/14/2022 | 04/30/2021 | Governor | Member, Deaf | Cook | ||
| Frazier, David | 11/14/2024 | 03/16/2018 | Governor | Member | Cook | ||
| Barnes, Tyrone | 11/14/2025 | 04/04/2022 | Governor | Member, Deaf | Lake | ||
| Sevier, Joshua Dale | 11/14/2025 | 05/22/2023 | Governor | Member | |||
| Krakora, Lori | 11/14/2020 | 11/15/2014 | Governor | Member, Deaf | Vice Chair | DuPage | |
| O'Brien, Dennis | 11/14/2023 | 03/04/2016 | Governor | Member, Deaf | Chair | DuPage | |
| Sender, Jennifer | 11/14/2024 | 06/20/2021 | Governor | Member | Cook | ||
| Draths, Jean | 11/14/2024 | 09/10/2021 | Governor | Member, Deaf | Cook | ||
| Jun, John R. | 11/14/2024 | 09/27/2021 | Governor | Member, Hard of Hearing | Grundy | ||
| VACANT | Governor | Member, Deaf |