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Title Natural Resources Advisory Board, Department of 
Website http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/programs/Pages/NaturalResourcesAdvisoryBoard.aspx 
Contact Name Debbie Stone  
Contact Title Deputy Director, DNR 
Contact Phone 217.785.0075 
Contact Email  
Function The Board formulates long range policies for protection and conservation of state’s renewable resources, development of outdoor recreation areas and facilities, and management of wildlife resources.  
Term 6 years, beginning 3rd Monday in January for staggered years. NO HOLDOVER LANGUAGE. 
Senate Confirmation No 
Compensation Expenses 
Qualifications 1 member to be age 60 or over 
Composition 13 appointed by Governor
- 1 member to be age 60 or over  
Chair Not cited in statute. Per NRAB bylaws, Chairman and Vice Chairman elected at second meeting of each new year and shall serve for a year or until their successors are elected. 
Authority 20 ILCS 5/5-560  

Member Names

Name (Last, First) Ascending Term Expires Member Since Appointed By Position County
Abbott, Gene  01/19/2009  2007  Governor  Member  Jersey 
Anderson, Brian D.  01/19/2015  08/30/2010  Governor  Member  Sangamon 
Bryant, Robert  01/19/2017  03/26/2013  Governor  Member  Jersey 
Collins, Timothy  01/19/2015  08/30/2010  Governor  Member  McDonough 
Emken, Claudia  01/16/2012  2006  Governor  Chair  Knox 
Ferrell, Dennis  01/21/2013  2007  Governor  Member  Pope 
Hiller, Jerry  01/19/2015  01/22/2013  Governor  Member  Franklin 
Howard, Michael  01/16/2012  02/22/2011  Governor  Member  Cook 
Kernan, Pat  01/21/2013  2007  Governor  Vice Chair  Cook 
Lucas, Lawrence  01/17/2011  2002  Governor  Member  Cook 
Pearson, George Joe  01/17/2011  2005  Governor  Member  Williamson 
Treacy, Theresa N.  01/19/2015  08/30/2010  Governor  Member  Pope 
Wren, Richard T.  01/21/2013  1996  Governor  Member  Cook 

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