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Mayor and Board Biographies
Term:
Elected Mayor April 2009, Serving First 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:
2007-2011
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:
43 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:
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:
2007-2011
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:
34 Years
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."
Term:
April, 2009 (first term)
Occupation:
Landscape Designer
Past Community Involvement:
Deerfield Plan Commission (3 years)
Deerfield Liquor Control Commission
School District 109 Board of Education (8 years)
CIC Legislative Council, Ed-Red Council (District 109 representative)
School District 109 Caucus (member and Chairman)
PTO Boards, Kipling, Shepard and Deerfield High Schools
Educational Background:
Northwestern University, BA, Art
College of Lake County, AA, Horticulture
Family Life:
Married (happily) to Richard Oppenheim
Two children, David and Rachel, both raised in Deerfield, living in Chicago
Two grandchildren, twins Max and Eve
Years in Community:
29 Years
Quote:
"My family and I have had a great life here in Deerfield. We are fortunate to have a great tradition of community involvement and volunteerism here, and a real pride in our village. I am honored and excited to work with my neighbors and fellow residents to make Deerfield the special place that we call home."
Term:
2007-2011
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:
40 Years
Quote:
“Deerfield – A Community growing better every day!”
Term:
Re-Elected, April 2009
2005-2009
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:
25 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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