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Title Historic Preservation Agency, Board of Trustees 
Website http://www.illinoishistory.gov/ 
Contact Name Catherine Shannon 
Contact Title Director, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency 
Contact Phone 217-785-1511  
Contact Email  
Function The Board determines policy for the agency;
appoints Agency director;
Sets Compensation for the Director and other employees. 
Term 2 years, expiring the 3 Monday in January of staggered years and until successor is appointed  
Senate Confirmation Yes 
Party Affiliation No more than 4 members from the same political party 
Compensation Reimbursed for Expenses 
Composition 7 Members appointed by the Governor with advice and consent of the Senate. 4 Members constitute a quorum. 
Chair Governor designates a member to serve as chairperson 
Authority 20 ILCS 3405/3 

Member Names

Name (Last, First) Ascending Term Expires Member Since Affiliation Appointed By Position County
Arnold, Daniel  01/21/2013  2009  Republican  Governor  Member  Winnebago 
Bachrach, Julia S.  01/20/2014  03/26/2010  Democrat  Governor  Member  Cook 
Cooke, D. Jeanie  01/20/2014  02/14/2012  Republican  Governor  Member  Vermilion 
Fischer, Sonia (Sunny)  01/20/2014  03/26/2010  Democrat  Governor  Chair  Cook 
Leone, Anthony J.  01/21/2013  03/26/2010  Republican  Governor  Member  Sangamon 
Portwood, Shirley J.  01/21/2013  03/26/2010  Democrat  Governor  Member  Madison 
Spitzer Johnston, Mindy  01/19/2014  02/14/2012  Democrat  Governor  Member  Cook 

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