Will County Metropolitan Exposition And Auditorium Authority

Board and Commission Details

Contact Name

Valerie Devine

Contact Title

Executive Director

Contact Phone

815.726.7171 ext. 207

Contact E-Mail

vdevine@rialtosquare.com

Function

The Authority constructs, leases, or operates auditoriums in Joliet metropolitan area; arranges, sponsors, and finances cultural, sports, trade, and scientific exhibits, shows, or events.

Term

5 years, expiring December 1 of staggered years, and until successor is appointed and qualified

Senate Confirmation

Yes

Party Affiliation

N/A

Qualifications

No private financial interest in authority business.

Compensation

Expenses

Composition

7 members -3 appointed by Governor with advice and consent of the Senate -4 appointed by Mayor of Joliet

Chair

Elected by the Board

Authority

70 ILCS 200/280-1


Member Names

Name Member Expiration Member Since Affiliation Appointed By Position Title County
Chestnutt, Donnie 12/01/2019 01/17/2017 Mayor Member Will
Pierson, Jeff 12/01/2021 01/17/2017 Mayor Member Will
Trizna, Kathy 12/01/2019 01/17/2017 Mayor Member Will
Filotto, Robert 12/01/2021 01/04/2017 Governor Chair Will
Kent, William 12/01/2024 06/09/2021 Governor Member Will
Condon, Jane 12/01/2021 01/20/2017 Governor Member Will
Carlasare, Joe 12/01/2021 01/17/2017 Mayor Member Will