Our Board

The Board of Directors for the Illinois Conservation Foundation is comprised of 12 members who have been appointed by elected officials from the Illinois state government. The Board is chaired by the Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Natalie Finnie

Chair
Natalie Finnie

Ryan Anderson

Secretary
Ryan Anderson

Bill Cullerton

Treasurer
Bill Cullerton Link to Bio ›
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Robert Russell

Springfield, IL
Robert Russell Link to Bio ›

Mike Hillstrom

St. Charles, IL
Mike Hillstrom Link to Bio ›

Trip Banks

Lake Bluff, IL
Trip Banks

Tom Bennett

Pontiac, IL
Tom Bennett Link to Bio ›

Mike Ruffolo

Frankfort, IL
Mike Ruffolo

Mick Wanless

Springfield, IL
Mick Wanless

Scott Yilk

Naperville, IL
Scott Yilk

Public Notices

2025 Board Meeting Dates:
February 5, 2025, 11am: IDNR, 1 Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702
May 6, 2025, 11am: TYCEC, 13735 Cook Road, Pecatonica, IL 61063
August 5, 2025, 11am: IDNR, 1 Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702
November 4, 2025, 11am: PDC 30, 1905 Sequoia Drive, Aurora, IL 60506

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