Illinois Valley Regional Port District

Board and Commission Details

Contact Name

Dave Argubright

Contact Phone

815-666-6076.

Contact E-Mail

dargubright@carpentersunion.org

Function

The Board governs the port district located in all of Putnam County and the townships of LaSalle, Peru, Utica, Eden and Dimmick in LaSalle County and Hall, Selby and Leppertown townships in Bureau County. ; promotes industrial, commercial, and transportation activities; constructs, operates or leases, and maintains port and terminal facilities; establishes and maintains public airports and airport facilities.

Term

Of the members initially appointed, the 2 appointed by the Governor shall be appointed for initial terms expiring July 1, 1972. Thereafter, three years.

Senate Confirmation

Yes

Party Affiliation

No more than 4 members of the same political party

Qualifications

Residents of the District, including 1 resident of Putnam County, 1 resident of LaSalle County and 1 resident of Bureau County. Remaining members must reside in other areas of the District. No more than 4 members of the same political party. No financial or property interest in District business.

Compensation

Expenses; secretary or treasurer may receive compensation fixed by the Board for services as such officer.

Composition

5 members - 2 appointed by the Governor - 1 appointed by LaSalle County - 1 appointed by Putnam County - 1 appointed by Bureau County Chair and Secretary appointed by Board

Chair

Elected by the Board

Authority

70 ILCS 1815


Member Names

Name Member Expiration Member Since Affiliation Appointed By Position Title County
Argubright, Dave Bureau County Member, Chair
Marie, Janette 06/01/2026 02/10/2025 Governor Member
Zens, William F. 06/01/2026 02/10/2025 Governor Member
Wegar, Mike Putnam County Member, Vice President
Powell, Jackson Lasalle County Member, Recording Secretary