09/14/2026

2026 APA-IL Election Results are in!

The Illinois Chapter Executive Committee is pleased to announce the results of our 2026 consolidated elections. The new office holders below will assume their new positions on January 1, 2027.

In addition to officer elections, members voted on a proposed update to the APA-IL Chicago Metro Section's bylaws. The proposed amendment did not pass, as it did not receive the required majority of Chicago Metro Section's vote. Please stay tuned for announcements regarding the APA-CMS bylaws update.

We want to thank all of our members who took the time to exercise their voice in the election process. Congratulations to the following officers!

2027-28 APA-IL Officers

Illinois Chapter Board of Directors

(left to right) Andy Cross, APA-IL President Elect • Drew Awsumb, AICP, Treasurer • Tom Farace, AICP, Secretary

(left to right) Phillip Green, AICP, Professional Development Officer • Alicia Ruiz, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Officer • Justin Keller, AICP, At Large Officer

Chicago Metro Section Board of Directors

VACANT, APA-CMS Director* • Kevin Quinn, AICP, APA-CMS Assistant Director • Sara Halle, AICP, APA-CMS Treasurer • Amina Awad, APA-CMS Secretary (not photoed)

Illinois State Section Board of Directors

(left to right) Jeff Marino, AICP, APA-ISS Director • Scott Hanson, AICP, APA-ISS Assistant Director • Tessa Ferraro, APA-ISS Secretary

(left to right) Adam Crutcher, AICP, APA-ISS Treasurer • Caitlin Kelley, APA-ISS Training Coordinator

* The APA-CMS Director will be vacant until January 2027. At that time, an appointment will be made.

Volunteer With a Committee!

If seeing all these volunteers moves you to get more involved, we encourage you to join a committee! It’s a great way to network and give back to the profession! Submit your name to be added to the Volunteer List. If you'd like to volunteer at the 2026 State Conference, please submit your name HERE to our specific, 2026 conference volunteer list.