Looks like the new Governor made some changes includin to the IDNR, not sure much will change but here is to hoping things shape up. Wayne Rosenthal Secretary – Department of Natural Resources Governor Bruce Rauner announces he has nominated State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R- 95[SUP]th[/SUP] District) as the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources. Rep. Rosenthal is a retired Brigadier General from the Illinois Air National Guard and the owner of his family’s farm in Morrisonville. Rep. Rosenthal’s experience spans more than 30 years in both the military and as a civilian. He was recently re-elected to his third term as a member of the House of Representatives. As a member of the House, he serves on eight committees, including Agriculture & Conservation, Energy and Veterans’ Affairs. Rep. Rosenthal is also the Chairman of the Downstate GOP Caucus. In addition to his work in the General Assembly, Rep. Rosenthal is currently a Trustee on the Lincoln Land Community College Board of Trustees. Previously, he served on the Morrisionville Community School Unit District #1 for six years, and five of those years he served as the board’s Vice President. Prior to working in the House, Rep. Rosenthal served in the Illinois Air National Guard, retiring at the rank of Brigadier General. He oversaw more than 500 enlisted personnel and officers, while managing a multi-million dollar budget and more than $500 million in assets. Rep. Rosenthal is a life-long resident of Illinois and has owned his family’s farm for more than 20 years. His 800-acre grain farm has an emphasis on conservation. He also established a hunting and fishing preserve in Montgomery County. Rep. Rosenthal has a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Sangamon State University. Experience: Illinois House of Representatives – 95[SUP]th[/SUP] District (2010-Present) Lincoln Land Community College Trustee (2009-Present) Macoupin County Soil & Water Conservation District Director (2002-2010) Sangamon County Pheasants Forever District Director (2002-2009) Illinois Air National Guard (1971-2001) o Retired Brigadier General Upper Macoupin Creek Planning Committee (2001-2003) Morrisonville Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education (1992-1998) o Vice President (1993-1998) DeKalb/Pfizer Genetics, Regional Sales Manager (1976-1978) Membership Organizations: Christian County Farm Bureau American Legion Post #721 Knights of Columbus Council #1152 o Grand Knight (1976-1978) Palmer-Morrisonville Recreation Association o Director (1987-Present) Education: Sangamon State University, B.A. Mathematics (1974) Personal Information: Age: 64 Hometown: Morrisonville [HR][/HR]
