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Title:Will County Metropolitan Exposition And Auditorium Authority
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 (Last, First)Term ExpiresMember SinceAffiliationAppointed ByPositionTitleCounty
Carlasare, Joe12/1/20211/17/2017MayorMemberWill
Chestnutt, Donnie12/1/20191/17/2017MayorMemberWill
Condon, Jane12/1/20211/20/2017GovernorMemberWill
Filotto, Robert12/1/20211/4/2017GovernorChairWill
Kent, William12/1/20246/9/2021GovernorMemberWill
Pierson, Jeff12/1/20211/17/2017MayorMemberWill
Trizna, Kathy12/1/20191/17/2017MayorMemberWill