STAFF
Serving Those Who Protect IllinoiS
dedicated Team
Behind every PBPA member is a team dedicated to protecting your rights, supporting your career, and strengthening law enforcement across Illinois. Meet the staff, Executive Board, and labor professionals who work every day to serve our members and their families.
PBPA Staff
Chief Legal Counsel - Sean M. Smoot
PBPA EXECUTIVE BOARD
President - Matt Williams
1st Vice President - Craig Johnson
2nd Vice President - Liz Robinson
Treasurer - Benjamin McGill
Financial Secretary - Tucker Tool
Recording Secretary - Jesse Lanphear
Youth Activities Director - Jim Calvino
Sergeant-at-Arms - Madison Castillo
Sergeant-at-Arms - Brian Foster
PBLC STAFF
Director Emeritus - Sean M. Smoot
Executive Director - David Amerson
Chief Legal Counsel - Keith Karlson
Staff Attorney - Thomas Hunter
Staff Attorney - Samantha Goetz
Staff Attorney - Angela Fyans-Jimenez
Chicago Metro Counsel - Donna Dowd
Chicago Metro Counsel - Jason Lee
Chicago Metro Counsel - Andrew Dalkin
Labor Representative - Eric Poertner
Labor Representative - Charles R. Crowley
Labor Representative - L.H. "Buddy" Parker
Labor Services Assistant - Luke Kline
Executive Assistant to the Director - Elizabeth Drea
Receptionist/Administrative Legal Assistant - Cara Irwin
Chairman - Jim Clesson
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