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The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission is governed by eleven (11) Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor's Office and represent different geographical areas of Illinois. View the Biographies of the Commissioners.
Dennis O'Brien, Chairperson
Wheaton, IL
Term Expires, 11/14/23
Karla Giese, Vice Chairperson (Interim)
Highwood, IL
Term Expires, 11/14/26
Tyrone Barnes, Commissioner
Grayslake, IL
Term Expires, 11/14/25
Carlos I. Colon, Commissioner
Savoy, IL
Term Expires, 11/14/26
Wendy Deters, Commissioner
Lake Zurich, IL
Term Expires, 11/14/27
Michael Dubowe, Commissioner
Normal, IL
Term Expires, 11/14/26
Kimberly Mokris, Commissioner
Shorewood, IL
Term Expires, 11/14/27
Roy Pyers, Commissioner
Williamsville, IL
Term Expires, 11/14/28
Jennifer Sender, Commissioner
Chicago, IL
Term Expires, 11/14/27
Joshua D. Sevier, Commissioner
Chicago, IL
Term Expires, 11/14/25
Jason Weiland, Commissioner
Champaign, IL
Term Expires, 11/14/27
It is possible that a Commissioner will run on an expired term. Until the Governor makes a new appointment or reappoint a Commissioner, the Commissioner on an expired term will continue to serve on the Commission.
Apply to Become A Commissioner
Interested to Become A Commissioner? To apply, go to govappointments.illinois.gov and click on “Submit an Application.”
Contact Information
The Chairperson of the Commissioners may be contacted at Dhh.Chair@Illinois.gov.