Libertarian Party of Illinois State Officials
The Libertarian Party exists because people care enough about liberty to make it happen. State leadership positions are described below along with current officeholders.
State Chair (gro.sionillIPL@riahC) — Lupe Diaz *
As Chief Executive Officer for the party, the State Chair presides over official Party meetings, is an ex officio member of all committees, and is responsible for coordinating the activities of the party officers. The State Chair also supervises the activities of paid contractors and/or employees of the party. Aside from communications handled by the Secretary and Public Relations Director, the State Chair is the official spokesperson for party.
Activism Director (gro.sionillIPL@msivitcA) — Mike Fogelsanger *
The Activism Director assists chapters to plan and execute special outreach events, arranges state-wide outreach and education events, and coordinates activities with other state Parties or organizations to successfully execute regional and multi-state events. The Activism Director maintains a list of suitable events and volunteers available to staff these events.
Campaign Director (gro.sionillIPL@sngiapmaC) — Crystal Jurczynski *
The Campaign Director seeks and cultivates Libertarian candidates for statewide and local offices, recruits and coordinates volunteers to assist with campaign activities, and acts as an information resource for party members interested in running for office. Managing state-wide petition drives and challenges are also duties of the Campaign Director.
Fundraising Director (gro.sionillIPL@gnisiardnuF) — OPEN *
The Fundraising Director manages the Party's fundraising efforts. Developing and implementing fundraising campaigns and thanking donors are the primary duties. Contracting with mailing companies and/or telephone fundraisers also fall under the Fundraising Director's authority.
Legislative Director (gro.sionillIPL@evitalsigeL) — David Davies *
The Legislative Director monitors significant bills, laws, and lawmakers, reporting opportunities to favorably influence legislation through party communication and activism.
Membership Director (gro.sionillIPL@pihsrebmeM) — Damon Dillon
The Membership Director maintains the official Membership Database, receiving and keeping current member's names and contact information. The Membership Director also assists members desiring to start new chapters and manages the formation of new chapters.
Newsletter Director (gro.sionillIPL@rettelsweN) — Carol Kruzek *
The Newsletter Director manages the Party's printed and electronic publications. Duties include setting deadlines, soliciting and writing articles, editing content, and coordinating printing and distribution. The Newsletter Director also works with the Membership Director to keep our mailing list current.
Public Relations Director (gro.sionillIPL@RP) — Kent McMillen
The PR Director is responsible for writing and publishing news releases, cultivating media contacts, and arranging interviews and other publicity for LP-Illinois activities. The PR Director also maintains the media contact list.
Secretary (gro.sionillIPL@yraterceS) — Daniel Kamerling *
The Secretary records and keeps all minutes from official party meetings and maintains official documents such as bylaws and important non-financial records. The Secretary also handles all official party correspondence and officially "credentials" members at the annual business meeting.
Treasurer (gro.sionillIPL@rerusaerT) — Charles Silas *
The Treasurer collects and deposits all monies received by the Party, disburses all monies owed and payable by the Party, reports financial status, files Federal Election Commission and/or State Board of Elections reports, and maintains financial records in accordance with Generally-Accepted Accounting Principles.
Technology Director (gro.sionillIPL@beW) — Steven Kruzek *
The Technology Director administers and maintains the Party website and email systems. The Technology Director is also the Party's technology officer, assisting other officers with technology to gather and distribute membership, campaign, and volunteer information.
Opportunity Knocks
If you are interested in any of the open offices or in assisting the State Chair or any of the current Directors, email the State Chair or the individual Director or contact us.
* Each of these positions were elected at the 2009 Convention.
