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| Title | Governor's Export Advisory Council |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www2.illinois.gov/gov/exports/Pages/Council.aspx |
| Contact Name | Adam Pollet |
| Contact Title | Acting Director, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity |
| Contact Phone | 312.814.1229 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function | The council will work to increase exports by providing recommendations on state policies and programs with the goal of fully leveraging Illinois’ competitive strengths in the international marketplace. The council will also advise the Governor on trade advocacy positions at the federal level, and council members will serve as international ambassadors for Illinois. Members will work to promote Illinois firms and the inherent advantages Illinois can offer countries seeking trade opportunities. |
| Senate Confirmation | No |
| Compensation | N/A |
| Qualifications | See Composition |
| Composition | The Governor’s Export Advisory Council will be made up of CEOs and other prominent leaders from the private and public sectors whose work in the international marketplace has uniquely positioned them to provide insight into Illinois' ability to significantly expand exports. |
| Authority | Press release 2/1/2012 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
|
Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agra, Holly | 02/01/2012 | Governor | Member | None |
| Baretto-Ko, Percvial | 02/01/2012 | Governor | Member | None |
| Bernardini, Chuck | 02/01/2012 | Governor | Member | None |
| Beyer, Michael J. | 03/16/2012 | Governor | Member | None |
| Brown, Gregory | 02/01/2012 | Governor | Member | None |
| Fortnum, Jack | 02/01/2012 | Governor | Member | None |
| Guebert, Richard | 02/01/2012 | Governor | Member | None |
| Huss, Craig E. | 03/16/2011 | Governor | Member | None |
| Kern, Mark | 02/01/2012 | Governor | Member | None |
| Meyers, Hurley | 02/01/2012 | Governor | Member | None |
| Morrissey, Larry | 02/01/2012 | Governor | Member | None |
| Mullen, Mike | 02/01/2012 | Governor | Member | None |
| Ni, Pi | 02/01/2012 | Governor | Member | None |
| Oberhelman, Doug | 02/01/2012 | Governor | Member | None |
| Powers, Al | 02/01/2012 | Governor | Member | None |
| Schueller, Daniel | 02/01/2012 | Governor | Member | None |
| Sims Wilson, Donna | 02/01/2012 | Governor | Member | None |
| Ustian, Daniel | 02/01/2012 | Governor | Chair, Member | None |
| Voight, Lee | 02/01/2012 | Governor | Member | None |
| Wise, Phyllis | 02/01/2012 | Governor | Member | None |