Bethalto continues to work through these tough economic times. We are fortunate to continue to grow residentially and we are starting to show some signs of commercial and retail interest in our community.
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Gerald E. Bourland, appointed in 1979, is the most senior member of the village board. Bourland retired from Laclede Steel Company in 2000, after being employed with the company for 40 years. At the time of his retirement, he was the Manager of Treasury and Credit. As a village board member, he has been chair of the Finance, Revenue & Ordinances committee for many years and continues to serve on the Liquor Commission, Employee Relations, and the Police, Fire and Public Safety committees. He and his wife Joan live in the Whispering Oaks section of Bethalto. |
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Donald M. Flack was born and raised in Bethalto, where he graduated from CMHS in 1988. He followed up his education with a BS in Economics from SIUE and a law degree (JD) from SLU, where he served as editor-in-chief of the Public Law Review. Don worked at Laclede Steel prior to law school and now practices locally. Don was an original member of Bethalto's Plan Commission, serving as vice-chair prior to his appointment to the Village Board of Trustees in 2000. He was elected to his first full term in 2001, and currently serves as chair of the Employee Relations committee. He also serves on the Finance, Revenue & Ordinances, Street, Alleys & Sidewalks, and Police, Fire & Public Buildings committees. Don's father also served as Village Trustee in the 1980's. Don married his college sweetheart, Gillian (Kritzer) in 1992, and they now have three children. |
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 PERRY WITHERS#1 Glenwood Court Bethalto, IL 62010 717-0300 (Home) 659-4140 (Work) pwithers@4thebank.com |
Perry E. Withers is a long time Bethalto resident and graduate of Civic Memorial High School. Perry received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from SIU- Edwardsville. Perry and his wife, Michelle and their four children reside in the Heatherland subdivision. He is employed as vice president with TheBank of Edwardsville and works at the Bethalto Branch. Perry was elected to the Village Board in 1997. Perry is chair of the Recreation, Parks & Public Buildings committee. He also serves on the Finance, Revenue & Ordinances committee, Employee Relations committee, Equipment Inspection & Acquisition committee and Residential & Commercial Building Plans & Requirements committees. |
 ROBERT DIPAOLO506 Country Squire Bethalto, IL 62010 377-5592 (Home) 468-4533 (Work) bdipaolo@lc.edu |
Bob DiPaolo has been a resident of Bethalto since 1970. He lives with his wife, Marky, and they have four grown children. Raised in Wood River, Bob went to school at SIU-E where he received a BA in Economics and an MBA. Bob spent 17 years in the local steel industry before becoming a faculty member at Lewis & Clark Community College in 1983. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he serves as the Coordinator of the Business Programs. Prior to becoming a member of the village board in 2001, Bob served on the Zoning Board for about 20 years and served as the Chairman of the Plan Commission for about two years. Bob serves as chairman of the Equipment Inspection & Acquisition and Utilities & Service committees, and serves on the Residential & Commercial Building Plans & Requirement committee. |
Jeff Mull was born and raised in Bethalto. A 1986 graduate of Civic Memorial High School, Jeff received an Associates degree in Science from Lewis and Clark Community College. Elected in 2007, Mull serves as chair of the Street, Alleys, & Sidewalks and Residential & Commercial Building Plans & Requirments committees. He also serves on the Utilities & Service, Recreation, Parks & Public Buildings committee. Married to Ellie (McPherson), they are parents to three children. His civic duties include a 10-year tenure with the Bethalto Boys and Girls Club, where he currently serves as the president. He is also an eight-year veteran, of the board of directors of Atlas Credit Union. |
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GARY BOST
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