Mayor Chet Olson
(Term: 2015-2019)
Chet J. Olson has been the Mayor of Rochelle since May '03 and has over forty years of experience in communication services. He has established a successful communications consulting business, Olson Communication Services.
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Phone: 815-561-2001
Tom McDermott
(Term: 2015-2019)
Tom has an A.A.S and A.S. Degree from Kishwaukee College a B.A. Degree from Western Illinois University. Tom is retired after completing more than 35 years working for the City of Rochelle.
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Phone: 815-562-2969
Bil Hayes
(Term: 2015-2019)
Bil Hayes is a life-long resident of Rochelle. He has served on the City Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Hayes works as a Service Manager for Oxbo International Corporation.
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Phone: 815-751-8729
Don Burke
(Term: 2015-2019)
Don Burke is a life-long resident of Rochelle with deep family roots in the community. Don worked downtown at Rochelle Savings & Loan throughout the 1980's and 1990's before starting his own investment firm on Lincoln Hwy in 1999. Don is the creator of GoRochelle.com LLC Media and works with dozens of local small businesses helping them to understand technology and apply that understanding to their own businesses. Don is looking forward to watching our city grow over the next several years and is proud to be a "Hub".
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Phone: 815-562-3378
Dan McDermott
(Term: 2017-2021)
Dan is a retired school teacher with an Associates Degree from Kishwaukee College and a Bachelor's Degree from NIU. He has served as a Volunteer Firefighter and EMT. Dan is also a lifelong resident of Rochelle
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Phone: 815-562-8967
Kate Shaw-Dickey
(Term: 2017-2021)
After graduating from RTHS, Kate earned a B.S. in Business from Millikin University and then went on to complete the MBA program at NIU. Kate worked in retail management for almost 10 years before joining FNB-Rochelle 2 years ago and began a career in Human Resources. Kate also served on the Rochelle planning and zoning commission for almost 7 years.
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Phone: 815-562-6161
John Bearrows
(Term: 2017-2021)
John is a Lifelong resident of Rochelle, Self-employed Auctioneer / owner of Bearrows Real Estate & Auction Co. since 1975, and Managing Broker for REMAX Hub City. John has served as past president of the Ogle Lee Fire Protection District, Past Member of Rochelle Elementary School Board #231, President of the Flagg Center Cemetery Board, and involved with many community projects throughout the area.
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Phone: 815-739-9150
