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* Her duties are being taken over by another person? What exactly does the state’s COO do?…
(T)he Governor announced today Chief Operating Officer Linda Lingle is resigning from the Administration.
“I thank Linda Lingle for her service to the people of Illinois,” Governor Rauner said. “Linda made a commitment to help us with our transformation efforts, and she has done a great job of helping to move our state in a new, positive direction. Diana and I wish her nothing but the best in all of her future endeavors.” […]
Deputy Governor Trey Childress will add to his duties and take on the additional role of Chief Operating Officer. Childress previously served as the COO for the State of Georgia under two governors where he led government transformation initiatives, while overseeing the state’s various departments, agencies, and boards and commissions. He also served as the Director of the Governor’s Office of Planning & Budget, and was responsible for the State’s $32 billion budget. Childress earned a master’s degree in public policy and bachelor’s degrees in industrial and systems engineering and international affairs from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. He lives in Chicago.
* I ran into Messina the other night and we ended up having a few beverages. Seems like a decent sort. Phil Gonet, president of the Illinois Coal Association, once called him “extremely, extremely pro-business,” so he’ll be an unusual pick for IEPA. And Attorney General Lisa Madigan is definitely not a fan…
Governor Bruce Rauner announced today the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Director Lisa Bonnett will resign from the Administration effective today. Governor Rauner has selected Alec Messina to fill the position.
Messina is currently the Policy Adviser for Environment and Energy in the Office of the Governor where he is the Governor’s liaison to six state agencies: the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Illinois Department of Agriculture, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois Pollution Control Board and the Illinois Power Agency. As a policy adviser, Messina assisted in the resolution of numerous regulatory and permitting delays, and coordinated legislative and regulatory development in the areas of environment and energy. In addition, Messina also was involved with the transition of the State 911 Program from the Commerce Commission to the Illinois State Police, as well as subsequent consolidation efforts.
Messina previously worked for the IEPA as Chief Legal Counsel from 2005-2010. In addition, he previously served as the Executive Director of the Illinois Environmental Regulatory Group, a non-profit trade association. He initially served as its General Counsel.
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jul 1, 16 @ 3:12 pm
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Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jul 1, 16 @ 3:16 pm
So how many of the initial “Superstars” are left???
Comment by illini Friday, Jul 1, 16 @ 3:22 pm
“Ok, everyone, with Governor Lindle gone, the state fair parade volunteer list isn’t going to write itself… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jul 1, 16 @ 3:24 pm
Why so much turnover? Will I have to wait for the book?
Malama Pono Governor Lingle.
Comment by 360 Degree Turnaround Friday, Jul 1, 16 @ 3:24 pm
Didn’t she coordinate a parade one time?
Comment by Honeybear Friday, Jul 1, 16 @ 3:27 pm
She was in charge of not getting anything done. Now that stop gap has passed….she’s gone
Comment by 360 Degree Turnaround Friday, Jul 1, 16 @ 3:31 pm
Well, fair coordinator is tough job. BTW did anyone see the Illinois Times article that Preview Night now has a $5 admission-always been free with lots of people watching State Fair parade inside the gates.
Comment by Thinking Friday, Jul 1, 16 @ 3:32 pm