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| Title | Elevator Safety Review Board |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.sfm.illinois.gov/commercial/elevators/boardscommisions.aspx |
| Contact Name | Robert Capuani |
| Contact Title | Director, Elevator Safety Division, Office Of The State Fire Marshal |
| Contact Phone | 312.814.8734 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function | The Board regulates construction, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, alteration and repair of elevators and other conveyances. Nine Board members shall constitute a quorum. A quorum is required for all Board decisions. |
| Term | Appointed for a term of 4 years |
| Senate Confirmation | No |
| Compensation | Reimbursed for Qualified Expenses |
| Composition |
17 members Administrator shall appoint 3 members who shall be representatives of fire service communities Governor appoints 14 members as follows: * 1 representative from a major elevator manufacturing company or its authorized representative; * 1 representative from an elevator servicing company; * 1 representative of the architectural design profession; * 1 representative of the general public; * 1 representative of an advocacy group for people with physical disabilities; * 1 representative of an advocacy group for senior citizens; * 1 representative nominated by a municipality in this State with a population under 25,000; * 1 representative nominated by a municipality in this State with a population of 25,000 or over but under 50,000; * 1 representative nominated by a municipality in this State with a population of 50,000 or over but under 500,000; * 1 representative of an advocacy group for condominium owners; * 1 representative of an institution of higher education that operates an in-house elevator maintenance program; * 1 representative of a building owner or manager; and * 2 representatives of labor, involved in the installation, maintenance, and repair of elevators. - 1 from Cook County and - 1 from a county in the State other than Cook County, |
| Chair | The Governor shall appoint the Chair. The Chairperson shall be the deciding vote in the event of a tie. |
| Authority | 225 ILCS 312/25 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
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Term Expires | Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams, Aaron | 09/24/2012 | Fire Marshal | Member | None | ||
| Baumann, Daniel | 06/30/2015 | 02/14/2013 | Governor | Member | McHenry | Labor Representative (Non-Cook County) |
| Bogdan, William | 06/30/2013 | 11/13/2009 | Governor | Member | Will | Representative of an advocacy group for people with physical disabilities |
| Christensen, Ed | 09/02/2013 | 02/13/2013 | Governor | Chair | Cook | Labor Representative (Cook County) |
| Datillo, David A. | 06/30/2013 | 09/29/2009 | Governor | Member | Cook | Representative of the General Public |
| Fincham, John D. | 06/30/2015 | 04/23/2010 | Governor | DeKalb | Representative of a municipality between 25,000 and 50,000 | |
| Ganiere, Thomas | 06/30/2013 | Fire Marshal | Member | LaSalle | Representative of Fire Service Communities | |
| Grant, Craig | 10/05/2013 | 10/05/2009 | Governor | Member | McLean | Representative of Higher Education |
| Gross, Gerald | 06/30/2013 | 11/13/2009 | Governor | Member | Cook | Representative of an architectural profession |
| Hertsberg, Mark | 06/30/2015 | 08/03/2007 | Governor | Member | Cook | Representative of building owners/management. |
| Jirik, Tom | 06/30/2013 | 09/17/2009 | Governor | Member | Cook | Representative of the elevator service companies. |
| Jones, K. Douglas | 09/17/2013 | 09/17/2009 | Governor | Member | Cook | Representative of a municipality with a population between 50,000 and 500,000 |
| Otten, Anthony | 06/30/2015 | 08/03/2012 | Governor | Member | Whiteside | Representative of an elevator manufacturing company |
| VACANT | Governor | Member, representative of an advocacy group for condominium owners | None | |||
| Weller, Kelly | 06/30/2013 | Fire Marshal | Member | Sangamon | representative of fire service community | |
| Wilson, James Brian | 02/26/2014 | 03/24/2010 | Governor | Member | Madison | Representative of a municipality with population between 1 - 25,000 |
| Wolin, Gerald | 10/16/2013 | 10/16/2009 | Governor | Member | DuPage | Representative of an advocacy group for senior citizens |