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Mayor and Board Biographies
Term:
Elected Mayor April 2009, Re-elected April 2013, Serving Second Term
Former Occupation(s):
Sales
School Teacher
Community Involvement:
League of Women Voters
Patty Turner Senior Center Accreditation Committee
Member of Congregation Hakafa--Past President
Enthusiastic participant in 4 different Deerfield schools and park district activities
Board of Trustees 1986-2009
Educational Background:
University of Illinois, B.S.
Family Life:
Married to Stan Rosenthal.
Mother of 2 daughters who are married and live in Deerfield and Riverwoods.
Grandmother of 5.
Years in Community:
We have been fortunate to live in Deerfield for 40 years, raise our children here, and see our grandchildren raised here.
Quote:
"Deerfield is an outstanding community, and it has been my privilege and passion to serve our residents."
Term:
2011-2015
April, 2003 (first term)
Former Occupation(s):
Transportation Marketing Manager
Foreign Trade Consultant
Travel Magazine Publisher
Past Community Involvement:
Chair, Transportation Committee
Deerfield Trustee and Chair, North Suburban Mass Transit District (Nortran)
Commissioner and Chair, Plan Commission
Educational Background:
Menlo College, A.A.
Rutgers University, B.A.
Northwestern Graduate School of Business, M.B.A.
Family Life:
Married to Barbara (retired teacher)
Children- Russell (Assistant Attorney General, State of Illinois)
Julie Fleischer, V.P. Innovation Digitas
Years in Community:
over 44 years
Quote:
“Deerfield has always been an extraordinary community and I’m proud to be a contributing part of it. There are opportunities here for anyone who wants to participate in the life of the Village.”
Term:
2013-2017
April, 2009 (first term)
Occupation:
Attorney, Madsen, Farkas & Powen, LLC (MFP)
Educational Background:
Washington University School of Law, J.D.
University of Denver, B.A.
Niles West High School
Family Life:
Blissfully married to Aimee, and the proud father of Amanda and Andrew
Years in Community:
Moved to Deerfield in 2006
Quote:
“I am humbled and honored to have the opportunity to represent you.” 
Term:
2011-2015
Former Occupation(s):
Consulting Engineer (civil/sanitary)
Registered Professional Engineer, Retired
Community Involvement:
Farmer’s Market Founding Committee
Village Nominating Caucus and Advisory Council Chairman
Past West Deerfield Township Trustee (12 years)
Drainage Committee
Convener of "Great Decisions" Discussion at Library
Educational Background:
Dartmouth College, AB Engineering Science
Dartmouth College, BCE, Thayer School of Engineering
Family Life:
Married to Patricia
Children- Thomas, Clark, and Stewart (all DHS graduates) Grandchildren - 8
Years in Community:
Resident since 1976
Quote:
“I'm pleased to have the opportunity to return service after many years of benefiting from the generous efforts and wisdom of so many wonderful past trustees."
Robert D. Nadler
Term:
April, 2013 (first term)
Occupation:
President Central Region
Kimco Realty Corporation
Educational Background:
University of Denver, B.S.B.A. Marketing
Family Life:
Married to Alice Anson; three sons, Matthew, Adam and Ari
Years in Community:
Resident since 1996
Community Involvement:
Commissioner, Deerfield Plan Commission 2010-2013
Board of Directors, Congregation Solel
Past involvement in DYBA and AYSO
Quote:
"I look forward to working closely with my fellow Board members in continuing their fine work in serving the community and moving Deerfield forward, providing a high level of services and quality of life for all residents."
Term:
2011-2015
April, 1999 (first term)
Occupation:
Former Chief Financial Officer of a large manufacturing and service organization
Currently, Accounting Teacher at Northwestern University
Community Involvement:
Deerfield Optimists
North Suburban United Way
Director of the Illinois Center for the Book, an affiliate of the Library of Congress
Past Trustee of the Deerfield Public Library
Past President of North Suburban Library System
Past Director of Lincoln Park Zoo
Educational Background:
University of Michigan, BBA with distinction
New Trier High School
Family Life:
Married to Janie
Children- Linda, Dentist; Bill, Doctor; Wendy, Lawyer
Three Grandchildren
Years in Community:
over 41 years
Quote:
“Deerfield – A Community growing better every day!”
Term:
2013-2017
Occupation:
Toxicologist,; President, B.J. Struthers, Ltd.
Community Involvement:
Rotary Club (2007-08 President)
South Lake Mosquito Abatement Board Trustee
North Shore Choral Society
Various Trinity United Church of Christ committees and choir
Educational Background:
Washington State University, B.S.
Oregon State University, M.S., PhD
Board-Certified in Toxicology
Family Life:
Three grown children and two grandchildren scattered around the country as well as one large dog (still living at home)
Years in Community:
over 26 years
Quote:
“After living in 6 states and more than a dozen other communities, I love calling Deerfield my home. Deerfield people are THE best. Deerfield is a wonderful community, the schools are excellent, and everything I need or want is available in our area. It’s an honor and a pleasure to serve as a trustee.”
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