IAPD Staff

Peter M. Murphy, J.D., CAE
President & CEO
Manage association operations and personnel
Lobbying - state and federal
Association spokesperson
Maintains relationship with IAPD Board of Trustees
Technical assistance
Director Search Service
Finances - investment & fundraising
Board Self-Evaluation
Boardmanship training & education
Manage association partnerships
Manage association legal & legislative programs
Act as legal counsel to membership
Maintain relationships with legislators
Grass Roots Advocacy Training
Provide testimony on behalf of the association to House and Senate Committees
IPARKS Board Member
Technical assistance
Committee Liaison: All Committees
e-mail: pmurphy@ILparks.org
217-523-4554 PH
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Jason Anselment
Legal/Legislative Counsel
Legal counsel to membership
Association liaison to General Assembly
Staff liaison to Illinois Assoc. of Conservation and Forest Preserve Districts
Review introduction of all legislation by the General Assembly
Staff liaison to IPARKS
IAPD Legislative Conference and Legal Symposium
Statehouse Insider column for Illinois Parks & Recreation magazine
Legislative Updates and Alerts and Legal News to membership
Maintains Public Policy and Legal Assistance sections of IAPD website
Maintains legislative database
Lobbying - state and federal
Association’s Grassroots Advocacy Program
Committee Liaison: Joint Legislative
e-mail: janselment@ILparks.org
217-523-4554 PH
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Cindy Deiters
Marketing Director
Eagle Eye Neighborhood Park Watch Program
Affinity Partnerships
Park District Youth License Plate
Friends of Illinois Parks
EarthShare of Illinois
e-Advertising
Sponsorships
Corporate/Associate Memberships
Director Search Service
PowerPlay! Beyond School Grant Program
Web design and maintenance
Membership Database
Committee Liaison: Municipal Task Force
e-mail: cdeiters@ILparks.org
217-523-4554 PH
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Bobbie Jo Hill
Public Relations Director
Media Relations
Park District Conservation Day
Parks Day at the Capitol
Flying 4 Kids
IAPD Summer Golf Tour
Public relations activities
Special event coordination
Promotional planning
Benefits research
Copy writing
e-News
Award Coordination
Committee Liaison: Honors & Resolutions, Distinguished Accreditation
e-mail: bjhill@ILparks.org
217-523-4554 PH
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Alan Howard
Finance Director
Association finances
Membership dues
Membership database
Associate/Corporate Membership
Advertising management
Conference registration
e-mail: ahoward@ILparks.org
217-523-4554 PH
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Sherri Khile
Executive Secretary
Assistant to President & CEO
IAPD board correspondence
Publications assistance
General public and member inquiries
General office assistance
email: iapd@ILparks.org
217-523-4554 PH
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Shannon Sartain
Legal Secretary
Assistant to Legal Counsel
Joint Legislative Committee correspondence
Legislator correspondence
Publications assistance
General public and member inquiries
General office assistance
e-mail: ssartain@ILparks.org
217-523-4554m PH
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Rachel Laier
Publications Director
Editor, Illinois Parks & Recreation magazine
IAPD/IPRA Buyers Guide
IAPD Beyond the Board Room
Special publications
Committee Liaison: Joint Editorial
217-523-4554 PH
e-mail: rlaier@ilparks.org

Sue Triphahn
Educational Services Director
Annual Conference Manager
Educational Program Planning & Registration
Arranges Board & Committee Meetings
Special Events
IAPD Summer Golf Tour
Committee Liaison: Program and Joint Conference
e-mail: striphahn@ilparks.org
847-496-4449 PH
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