Reception for Mr. Fred Kimble

Special Reception – The Village of Westmont is holding a special reception to honor Mr. Fred Kimble, Economic Development Director and Assistant Village Manager and Village Liaison to the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau Board of Directors. Mr. Kimble is retiring from his position with the Village of Westmont. Please plan to attend to help recognize Fred Kimble for his service to the community. 

Here is an overview of the scope of distinguished service Fred Kimble has performed to date in his career:

Employment
2003 to 2011, Assistant Village Manager/Economic Development Director, Village of Westmont, Illinois. 
 
2000 to 2003, Division Manager, Division of Long Term Care, Illinois Department on Aging.
 
1997 to 2000, Executive Deputy Director, Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
 
1989 to 1997,  Mayor, City of Galesburg, Illinois
 
Public Service
 
2006 – 2011 Member DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference, State Legislative Committee
 
2008 – 2011 Member, Illinois Municipal League State Legislative Committee
 
2004-2011 Board of Directors, Westmont Chamber of Commerce
 
1999-2000 Member, City of Springfield, Illinois “Springfield 20/20” Strategic Plan, Sub Committee for Commerce and Industry.
 
1989-97 Mayor, City of Galesburg, Illinois.

1985-1989 Alderman, City of Galesburg, Illinois
 
1995-97 Vice President, Illinois Municipal League.
 
1995-97 Member, Small Cities Council, National League of Cities
 
1991-97 Board of Directors, Peoria Multi County Drug Enforcement Unit
 
1995-97 Board of Directors, Carl Sandburg College Foundation
 
1989-97 Board of Directors, Knox- Galesburg Economic Development Council
 
1986-87 President, United Way of Knox County
 
Education
 
1999 Advanced Institute for Economic Development, University of Illinois, Springfield.
 
1992 W. Edwards Deming TQI seminar, Indianapolis, Indiana,  “Quality, Productivity and Competitive Economics”
 
Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois. Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.