Meet Our ILCSWMA Leadership Team

Executive Committee

At ILCSWMA, our Board of Directors plays a crucial role in guiding our mission and initiatives. Comprised of dedicated professionals from various sectors of solid waste management, our board members bring a wealth of experience and a commitment to sustainable practices. They work tirelessly to advocate for effective waste management solutions that benefit communities across Illinois.

ILCSWMA | Supporting Illinois Waste Management

Pete Adrian, President

Solid Waste Agency of Lake County, IL (SWALCO)
Email: padrian@swalco.org

ILCSWMA | Supporting Illinois Waste Management

Kerri Gale, Vice President

Jackson County Health Department
Email: kerrig@jchdonline.org

ILCSWMA | Supporting Illinois Waste Management

Becky Tracy, Treasurer

Perry County Solid Waste
Email: bckytracy@yahoo.com

ILCSWMA | Supporting Illinois Waste Management

Lisa Wooddy, Secretary

Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC)
Email: lisa@swancc.org

Regional Representatives provide support for the IL counties in their region and host periodic regional meetings.

ILCSWMA | Supporting Illinois Waste Management

Paul Cooney (Northern)

Ogle County Solid Waste Management
Email: pcooney@oglecountyil.gov

ILCSWMA | Supporting Illinois Waste Management

Melissa Goetze (Central)

Tazewell County Health Department
Email: mgoetze@tchd.net

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Aaron Kelley (Southern)

Jackson County Health Department
Email: aaronk@jchdonline.org

Administrative Coordinator

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Mary S. Allen

Ilcswma@gmail.com

At-Large Board Members provide support to the BOD and members.
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Jana Messmore

Vermilion County Health Department
Email: jmessmore@vchd.org

ILCSWMA | Supporting Illinois Waste Management

Katie Vogler

Ecology Action Center, Bloomington/Normal/McLean
Email: kvogler@ecologyactioncenter.org

Testimonials

"ILCSWMA provides resources for programming, such as sample education materials & contracts. Also, ILCSWMA provides a great resource contact list of professionals."
Kerri Gale, Jackson County Health Department
"ILCSWMA is a great resource for solid waste professionals in expanding their knowledge, expertise, and access to resources to better meet local community needs."
Michael Brown, Ecology Action Center

Photo Gallery

Explore moments from our events, regional meetings, and community initiatives. Our board members actively engage with the community and ILCSWMA members to promote sustainable practices.