630-933-7200
abrown@dupageforest.org

• Collects revenues and satisfies debts
• Safeguards financial assets and provides timely and accurate financial information to management, bond holders, regulating agencies, and the public
• Produces and publishes annual financial reports
• Coordinates risk management and liability insurance 
• Oversees purchasing and outlay of resources

630-462-5654
adorgan@dupageforest.org

• Provides educational, cultural, and recreational programs
• Oversees education centers and programs
• Supports outreach to our neighboring communities
• Oversees Visitor Services, which includes customer service, permit sales, and rentals
• Oversees Community Relations and serves as media liaison
• Manages website, print publications, and social media communications
• Promotes conservation-, education-, and recreation-related programs

630-933-7200
khorsfall@dupageforest.org

• Directs Planning, Engineering, and Environmental Services Departments
• Oversees the programming, planning, design, and implementation of capital preserve improvements as well as stewardship of the District’s landfills and environmentally sensitive sites

Planning

• Develops preserve masterplans and site planning using nature-based design principles
• Implements and administers capital improvement projects involving new structures, cultural resources, recreational facilities, trails, parking lots, and landscape restoration
• Maintains District design standards and specifications

Engineering

• Administers drainage, hydrology, and stormwater management concerns for the District
• Implements and administers capital improvement projects involving new bridges, roads, utilities, mass site grading, water resource management, and building renewal projects that involve engineered systems
• Manages and maintains District’s dams and emergency action plans

 Environmental Services

• Manages the Forest Preserve District’s former landfills
• Coordinates environmental compliance and response to the removal and mitigation of hazardous materials on District property

630-933-7220
jkannegiesser@dupageforest.org

• Develops, enhances, and maintains the Forest Preserve District’s philanthropic relationships with external stakeholders, including DuPage County corporations and businesses, other governmental entities, residents, nonprofits, and the Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
• Serves as executive director of the Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
• Assists with grant coordination
• Manages volunteer programs
  

630-933-7227
eneidy@dupageforest.org

• Manages conservation programs for natural areas, plant and animal communities, and restoration programs
• Surveys, restores, enhances, and maintains ecological conditions to sustain plant and animal biodiversity to protect and preserve these resources
• Maintains trails, amenities, and special-use areas 
• Oversees the Urban Stream Resource Center

630-933-7689
dpederson@dupageforest.org

• Oversees public safety
• Provides a safe environment for forest preserve visitors, volunteers, and employees by patrolling on bike, foot, boat, ATV, and squad car with 24 sworn officers
• Protects the Forest Preserve District’s natural resources, wildlife, and physical assets
• Enforces state laws and District ordinances by issuing citations, conducting arrests, and using education when feasible
• Engages the community via public events and educational-based interactions

630-933-7200
jpotenza@dupageforest.org

• Oversees computer, network, and data-communications equipment and support
• Oversees shared-services agreements

630-451-3434
estevenson@dupageforest.org

• Serves as an advisor to the executive director and board of commissioners
• Advises the leadership team in developing departmental strategies
• Participates in the negotiation of licenses, contract agreements, and intergovernmental agreements
• Manages and staffs the Forest Preserve District’s three golf preserves — The Preserve at Oak Meadows, Maple Meadows, and Green Meadows — and their pro shops, maintenance facilities, and food-and-beverage services
• Oversees Land Preservation department
  • Administers Forest Preserve District property-related agreements and databases for easements, licenses, leases and intergovernmental agreement
  • Manages and maintains records related to land acquisitions and conservation-easement programs
  • Monitors developments that may affect District property by administering the public-notice review program 

630-933-7200
cwatson@dupageforest.org

• Oversees recruitment, training and compensation analysis
• Handles employee benefit administration
• Enforces policies and procedures
• Serves as ADA accessibility coordinator
• Oversees safety and liability programs
  

630-580-7101
mwebster@dupageforest.org

• Oversees Site Operations, Facilities Management, and Fleet Services
• Directs initiatives promoting safety for employees and forest preserve visitors
• Collaborates with external agencies to strengthen Forest Preserve District services
• Manages facility and amenity rehabilitation projects
• Ensures the Forest Preserve District fleet is maintained
• Supports education and community engagement initiatives