List of Western Illinois University people
The following is a list of notable people associated with Western Illinois University, located in the American city of Macomb, Illinois.
Notable alumni
Politicians and government officials
Federal Government
- Darwin Gale Schisler, Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives for Illinois's 19th congressional district from 1965 to 1967. He earned his B.A. at Western Illinois University.[1]
- Vincent R. Stewart, LtGen US Marine Corps and 20th Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency.[2]
- Tim Walberg, Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for Michigan's 7th congressional district since 2011. He attended Western Illinois University, but earned his B.A. at Taylor University.[3]
- Harlan Watson, Special Envoy to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.[4]
State Legislators
- Tod Bowman, Democratic member of the Iowa Senate for District 29. He earned his M.Ed. at the university.[5]
- Rich Brauer, Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 87th district (2003–2015). He attended Western, but did not graduate.
- Kathie Conway, Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives representing the 104th district since 2011. She graduated with a B.S. in Law Enforcement Administration.[6]
- Kirk Dillard, Republican member of the Illinois Senate (1994–2014) and gubernatorial candidate in 2010 and 2014.[7][8]
- Randy Frese, Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 94th district (2015–present). He earned B.S. in agriculture from Western.[9]
- Regis Groff, Democratic member of the Colorado Senate from the 33rd district (1974–1994). He was the second African-American elected to the Colorado Senate.[10]
- Norine Hammond, Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives (2010–present). Her district, the 93rd, includes the university's Macomb campus.[11]
- Joe Hutter, Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007. He earned his B.A. from Western.[12]
- Kimberly Lightford, Assistant Majority Leader in the Illinois Senate. She has represented the 4th district since 1998. She earned a B.A. in communications at Western.[13]
- Mona Martin, Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives for the 43rd district (1993-2001). She earned her B.S. from Western.[14]
- Jerry L. Mitchell, Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives (1995–2012). He represented the 90th district and earned his Ed.S. at Western Illinois University.[15]
- John Millner, Republican member of the Illinois Senate representing the 28th district (2005–2013). Earned his master's degree in criminal justice administration at the university.[16]
- Richard P. Myers, Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives (1995–2010. He earned his B.S. at the university.[17]
- Cynthia Nava, Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate from 1992 to 2012.
- Timothy H. Osmond, Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 61st district (1999–2002).[18]
- James O'Toole, Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 1992 to 2002. He attended Western Illinois University, but graduated from University of Missouri at St. Louis.
- Todd Sieben Republican member of the Illinois Senate (1993–2008). He earned his B.S. in business administration at Western.[19]
- Mike Smiddy, Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 71st district (2013–present). He attended Western Illinois University.[20]
- Litesa Wallace, Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 67th district (2014–present). She earned her B.A. and M.Ed. from Western.[21]
- Frank B. Wood, Democratic member of the Iowa Senate from the 42nd district.[22]
Local Officeholders
- Matthew Shirk, Public Defender of Florida's Fourth Judicial Circuit Court (2008–present). He earned his B.S. at the university in 1997.[23]
Activists
- Mary Matalin, Republican political strategist who worked on the campaigns of Dave O'Neal, George H. W. Bush and served as chief of staff to Lee Atwater.[24]
- Caryl M. Stern, president and CEO of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. She is a human rights advocate who has worked for the Anti-Defamation League. She earned her M.S. at Western.[25]
- C.T. Vivian, leader in the Civil Rights Movement who participated in the Freedom Rides.
International Figures
- Ahmet Kenan Tanrıkulu – Turkish politician
- Camilo Osías Filipino politician
Business
- Robert Nardelli – former chairman and chief executive officer of Chrysler, former president and CEO of Home Depot
- Jeremy Schoemaker – internet entrepreneur
- Dorothy Holland - business woman, Director and Vice President, Kraft Kitchens. Presidential American Success Award recipient, 1989
Media and arts
- Michael Boatman – actor and author
- Jeremy Brizzi – writer, musician
- Kenneth L. Dixon – journalist in Illinois, New Mexico and Louisiana
- Mark Konkol – 2011 Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist (Chicago Sun-Times)
- John Mahoney – actor, Frasier, taught at Western
- Jock Hedblade – Multi-Emmy award-winning national television producer.
- Brian O’Connell – Multi-Country Music Award winner as president of Country Touring for Live Nation.
Education
- David L. Chicoine, 19th president of South Dakota State University (2007–present). He earned his M.A. at Western Illinois University.[26]
- Diana Hess, dean of the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.[27]
- Bob Krause, vice president for Institutional Advancement at Kansas State University (1986–2009). He served as acting Athletic Director from 2008 to 2009.
- Michael Shonrock, 22nd president of Lindenwood University.[28]
- Paul Vallas, education administrator who has served as the chief executive for Chicago Public Schools (1995–2001), School District of Philadelphia (2002–2006) and the Recovery School District of Louisiana (2007–2012).[29]
- Syed Abul Kalam Azad, treasurer of University of Dhaka[30]
Athletes and coaches
- Todd Auer – National Football League
- Don Beebe – National Football League
- David Bowens – National Football League
- Fabien Bownes – National Football League
- Lee Calhoun – Olympic gold medal winner
- Bryan Cox – National Football League
- Booker Edgerson – National Football League
- Larry Garron – National Football League
- Don Greco – National Football League
- Rodney Harrison – National Football League
- Edgerton Hartwell – National Football League
- Frisman Jackson – National Football League
- William James – National Football League
- Kosuke Kimura – soccer midfielder for the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer
- Gary Lagesse – Hall of Fame Softball Coach
- Gene Lamont – Major League Baseball
- Rob Lazeo – Canadian Football League
- Lamar McGriggs – National Football League
- Russ Michna – Arena Football League
- Red Miller – former head coach of the NFL Denver Broncos and USFL Denver Gold
- Dennis Morgan – National Football League
- J.R. Niklos – National Football League
- Paul Reuschel – Major League Baseball & National Football League
- Rick Reuschel – Major League Baseball
- Mike Scifres – National Football League
- Rich Seubert – National Football League
- Rick Short – Major League Baseball
- Tom Soehn – director of soccer operations for Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- Aaron Stecker – National Football League
- John Teerlinck – National Football League
- Marco Thomas – Canadian Football League
- Mike Wagner – National Football League
- Jason Williams – National Football League
- Frank Winters – National Football league
References
- http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=S000128
- http://www.dia.mil/About/Leadership/ArticleView/tabid/3982/Article/567072/lieutenant-general-vincent-r-stewart-usmc.aspx
- http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=w000798
- http://www.wiu.edu/alumni/recognition/2010achievement.php
- http://www.senate.iowa.gov/senator/bowman/
- http://house.mo.gov/bio.aspx?year=2016&district=104
- http://my.ilga.gov/Member/Index/1866?tab=1&chamber=S
- http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20140215/discuss/140218872/
- http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?MemberID=2266
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-10-08. Retrieved 2014-10-08.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- http://www.ilga.gov/house/rep.asp?MemberID=2194
- https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/32581/joe-hutter#.VrKoybIrKM8
- http://www.ilga.gov/senate/Senator.asp?MemberID=2100
- Iowa Legislative Services Agency. "State Representative". Retrieved 7 July 2020.
- http://ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?MemberID=949
- http://www.ilga.gov/senate/Senator.asp?GA=97&MemberID=1712
- http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?MemberID=953
- 'Rep. Timothy H. Osmond, 53, Chicago Tribune, Matthew Walberg, December 18, 2002
- http://ilga.gov/senate/Senator.asp?GA=95&MemberID=1231
- http://www.ilga.gov/house/rep.asp?MemberID=2236
- http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=99&MemberID=2255
- http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/32441/frank-wood#.VrKs_7IrKM8
- http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/32202-fl-matthew-shirk-1288967.html
- http://www.washingtonspeakers.com/speakers/biography.cfm?SpeakerID=928
- https://www.unicefusa.org/about/people/management/caryl-m-stern
- https://www.sdstate.edu/president/about/
- http://news.wisc.edu/uw-madison-names-hess-school-of-education-dean/
- http://ulsystem.edu/assets/Michael_D._Shonrock_-_Cover_Letter_,_Resume_and_References.pdf
- http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/School-s-out-for-Vallas-4637246.php
- "Message from the Treasurer". University of Dhaka. Archived from the original on 6 April 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
12. Prof. Syed Abul Kalam Azad – 04.02.2006 – 23.01.2009
External links
- Official website – Western Illinois University
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