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Executive CommitteeThe NCICG Executive Committee, in association with NCICG's Executive Director, acts as the authority in policy interpretation and management of the Council. The Committee is responsible for overseeing council budgeting, all finances including employee salaries, business activities, personnel and policy guidelines, and approval of all plans and projects as undertaken by Council staff.President
William Urnikis
StaffThe NCICG Staff, as directed by the NCICG Executive Committee, is responsible for carrying out the daily activities, functions, and projects of the Council. The Executive Director is responsible for coordinating all staff and consultant services, administering the annual work program and budget, and performing all other duties delegated by the Executive Committee and Council. The staff personnel listed below make up the structure of the NCICG office, click on staff name to send them an e-mail.
Executive Director Nora Fesco-Ballerine
Community Development Coordinator Ben Wilson Community Planner Suzanne Miske Human Services Transportation Planner Jeff Joyce Office Manager Shug Grosenbach Administrative Assistant Beth Fesco Administrative Assistant Christine Dahm
PRINCETON – Suzanne Miske has been named Community Planner of the North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG). Suzanne moved to Peru from Grand Rapids, Michigan at the end of September. She has traveled to Asian, European, and South Pacific countries for personal enjoyment, and has lived in Ireland and Australia for collegiate studies. Before coming to NCICG, Suzanne was working on her Masters of Urban & Regional Planning degree from Michigan State University. She graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2004 with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Social Studies plus a minor in Political Science. Suzanne will be addressing the two Natural Hazard Mitigation Plans for multiple counties within the region. She will also be working on planning, land use management and other community development projects.
PRINCETON – Jeff Joyce has been named Human Services Transportation Coordinator of the North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG). Jeff lives in Peoria with his wife, Lisa and their 2 children. Jeff and his family have been a part of Peoria area theatre for many years. He also works with area high school students in speech and public speaking. Before coming to NCICG, Jeff worked as the Assistant Director of Transportation for Peoria Public Schools and General Manager for MV Transportation. He has over 25 years experience in the transportation industry. The Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) is federally mandated as a part of Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). HSTP is a unified comprehensive strategy for delivery of services that identify the transportation needs of persons with disabilities, older adults, and persons of limited income. It lays out strategies for meeting these needs and prioritizes the services. The Illinois Department of Transportation has formed agreements with Regional Planning agencies throughout the State for the purpose of preparing and implementing the plan. NCICG is the local agency that will prepare plans for Region 1 (Carroll, JoDaviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties) and Region 3 (Bureau, DeKalb, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle and Putnam Counties).
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