Illinois GFOA

Join us for an episode of the series "⁠⁠⁠IGFOA⁠ Informs⁠⁠" with Tim Sloth, Finance Director for the Village of Winnetka. Discover Tim's personal journey from assistant to finance director and pick up some tips to advance your own career!   Don't miss this engaging discussion as Dave Jelonek, Partner at GW & Associates, PC and IGFOA Sustaining Partner sits down with Tim for th...

Join us for an episode of the series "⁠⁠⁠IGFOA⁠ Informs⁠⁠" with Jon Beckmann, IGFOA Executive Board Secretary and Director of Finance and Operations for the Waukegan Park District, alongside Tricia Dubiel, Superintendent of Business and Finance for the Bolingbrook Park District. Listen as Jon and Tricia discuss the invaluable advantages of Park District roundtables, exploring how members...

Join us for an episode of the series " IGFOA Informs " with Sandy Evans, IGFOA Membership Committee Chair and Director of Finance for the City of O'Fallon. Listen as Sandy delves into the integral workings of the committee, shedding light on their dedicated efforts to bolster membership within the Association. Gain insights into their proactive approach, including recruiting and welc...

Join us for an episode of the series "⁠ ⁠IGFOA⁠ Informs⁠ " with Kevin Wachtel, IGFOA Past President and Finance Director for the Village of Orland Park. Listen as Kevin shares information about how members can benefit from the discussion forum to connect, ask questions, get answers and share advice. Don't miss this engaging discussion as Dave Jelonek, Partner at GW & Associates,...

Join us for an episode of the series "⁠ ⁠⁠IGFOA⁠ Informs⁠⁠ " with Bola Delano, Deputy Director of Constituent Affairs with the Illinois Office of Comptroller (IOC). Listen in as Bola shares her journey with the IGFOA, her successful initiative's, and other programs sponsored by the IOC for all communities. Don't miss this engaging discussion as Dave Jelonek, Partner at GW & A...

Join us for an episode of the series "⁠ ⁠IGFOA⁠ Informs⁠ " with Molly Talkington, Women's Public Finance Network Vice President and Finance Director for the City of Rolling Meadows. Listen as Molly shares her insights on mentoring staff and volunteering to mentor those outside of her organization. Don't miss this engaging discussion as Dave Jelonek, Partner at GW & Associates...

Join us for an episode of the series " IGFOA Informs " with Brian Hextell, Senior Vice President - Portfolio Manager at PMA Asset Management, LLC and IGFOA Sustaining Partner. Listen as Brian shares his knowledge and expertise about investing with an inverted yield curve and discover its implications for local government investors. Don't miss this engaging discussion as Dave Jelonek,...

Join us for an episode of the series "⁠ IGFOA⁠ Informs " with Michelle Binns, IGFOA Partners' Forum Chair and Director for PFM Asset Management and Diane Gillian Lantz, Executive Director of the IGFOA. Listen as Michelle and Diane team up to share information on the background of the IGFOA Partner Program, the exceptional benefits awaiting an IGFOA Partner, and the distinctive elemen...

Join us for an episode of the series " IGFOA Informs " with Nikki Larson, IGFOA Growth & Engagement Network Chair, IGFOA Vice President, and Finance Director for the Village of Glencoe as she shares information about GEN's commitment to inspiring professional growth within the municipal finance industry. Don't miss this engaging discussion as Dave Jelonek, Partner at GW &...

Join us for an episode of the series " ⁠IGFOA⁠ Informs " with Beth Beaty, Senior Association Manager of the IGFOA. Listen as she shares communication strategies employed by the IGFOA to connect with its valued members and learn how members can actively communicate and make the most of their interactions with the IGFOA. Don't miss this engaging discussion as Dave Jelonek, Partner at G...

Join us for an episode of the series "⁠ IGFOA⁠ Informs " with Lara Lukasik, Accounting Manager, City of Highland Park. Listen as she shares her story towards becoming an IGFOA volunteer, while also discovering the steps you can take to journey down a similar path. Don't miss this engaging discussion as Dave Jelonek, Partner at GW & Associates, PC and IGFOA Sustaining Partner sits...

Join us for an episode of the series " ⁠IGFOA⁠ Informs " with Christina Coyle, IGFOA Technical Accounting Review Committee (TARC) Chair and Director of Finance for the City of Elmhurst as she shares information about the TARC whitepaper on the Foreign Fire Program Amendment. Don't miss this engaging discussion as Dave Jelonek, Partner at GW & Associates, PC and IGFOA Sustaining P...

Join us for an episode of the series "⁠ IGFOA⁠ Informs " with Elizabeth Holleb, IGFOA Annual Conference Planning Team Chair and Finance Director for the City of Lake Forest as she shares valuable insights into the conference planning process and gives a preview of the exciting conference schedule! Don't miss this engaging discussion as Dave Jelonek, Partner at GW & Associates, PC...

Join us for an episode of the series "⁠ IGFOA⁠ Informs " with John Harrington, ⁠IGFOA⁠ President and Finance Director for the Village of Woodridge. In this insightful discussion, John will discuss various topics, including the IGFOA's remarkable journey after the pandemic, leaderships unwavering commitment to keep moving forward, the intricate process of being on the board, ways to a...

Join us for the last episode of the IGFOA series "Why Government Finance?" with Linda Dalton, IGFOA Membership Committee Chair and Accounting Manager for the Village of Woodridge as she shares how her service in different leadership roles has allowed her to give back to the profession. Listen as Dave Jelonek, Partner at GW & Associates, PC and IGFOA Sustaining Partner sits down with Linda for...

Join us for Episode 15 of the IGFOA series "Why Government Finance?" with Christina Coyle, IGFOA Technical Accounting Review Committee Chair and Finance Director for the Village of Glen Ellyn as she shares why she chose a career in public finance, what she finds most rewarding about being involved in the IGFOA, and the advice she would give others who are considering a career in local government f...

Join us for Episode 14 of the IGFOA series "Why Government Finance?" with Rachel Musiala, IGFOA Professional Education Committee Chair and Director of Finance for the Village of Hoffman Estates as she shares how an entry level accountant position and exceptional mentorship provided the expertise needed for a successful career in local government finance. Listen as Dave Jelonek, Partner at GW &...

Join us for Episode 13 of the IGFOA series "Why Government Finance?" with Lisa Heglund, IGFOA Executive Board Chapter Representative, South Metro Chapter Board Past President and Finance Director at the City of Lockport as she shares what the biggest advantage of being involved in the IGFOA has been for her career in Government Finance. Dave Jelonek, Partner at GW & Associates, PC and IGFOA Su...

Join us for Episode 12 of the IGFOA series "Why Government Finance?" with Sandy Evans, IGFOA Executive Board Chapter Representative, Downstate Chapter Board President and Finance Director at the City of O'Fallon as she shares the challenges and rewards of a career in Government Finance. Dave Jelonek, Partner at GW & Associates, PC and IGFOA Sustaining Partner sits down with Sandy Evans for thi...

Join us for Episode 11 of the IGFOA series "Why Government Finance?" with Christina Fisher, IGFOA South Metro Chapter Board President and Finance Director at the City of Markham as she shares how fate led her to a career in Government Finance, and a warm welcome from the South Metro Chapter Board led to her involvement in the IGFOA. Dave Jelonek, Partner at GW & Associates, PC and IGFOA Sustai...

Join us for Episode 10 of the IGFOA series "Why Government Finance?" with Patrice Sutton, IGFOA Executive Board GFOA State Representative and Finance Director/CFO at Lake County as she shares how she balances volunteering for the IGFOA and her career in Government Finance. Dave Jelonek, Partner at GW & Associates, PC and IGFOA Sustaining Partner sits down with Patrice Sutton for this conversat...

Join us for Episode 9 of the IGFOA series "Why Government Finance" with Jennifer Johnson, IGFOA Executive Board Member-at-Large, Non-CFO,  Professional Education Committee, Team Leader, Past President of the Downstate Chapter Board, and Administrative Services Supervisor at the City of Champaign. Listen as Jennifer shares how a short-term position at the City of Champaign turned into a long-t...

Join us for Episode 8 of the IGFOA series "Why Government Finance?" with Bill Hannah, IGFOA Immediate Past President and Finance Director at the Village of North Aurora as he shares the challenges he faced as IGFOA President at the start of the pandemic and how IGFOA was able to shift gears and adapt to continue to serve its members. Dave Jelonek, Partner at GW & Associates, PC and IGFOA Susta...

Join us for Episode 7 of the IGFOA series "Why Government Finance" with Jon Beckmann, IGFOA Executive Board Member-at-Large and Superintendent of Finance at the Waukegan Park District. Listen as Jon shares how an internship in the business office at his local Park District during high school was the start to his career in Government Finance. Dave Jelonek, Partner at GW & Associates, PC and IGF...

Join us for Episode 6 of the IGFOA series "Why Government Finance" with Nikki Larson, IGFOA Executive Board Member-at-Large, Chair - Growth and Engagement Network, and Finance Director at the Village of Glencoe. Listen as Nikki shares how an entry level position and the encouragement and support of two mentors, led her to a successful career in Government Finance. Dave Jelonek, Partner at GW...