Peter J. Merkel

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4506 W. Ponca
McHenry, IL  60050

(815) 344-5946

 

Resident of McHenry County since 1960 

County Board Member since 2000

 

Professional Careeer:

  • Director of Parks and Recreation/City of McHenry 1979-present
  • Waukegan Park District/Athletic Supervisor & Adm. Asst. 1975-79

 

Community Involvement:

  • NISRA Board of Directors
  • McHenry Fiesta Days Committee Member
  • McHenry Area Soccer Federation Founder/volunteer coach
  • Marian Central Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee
  • Marian Central Athletic boosters V.P. 1998-2000
  • Marian Central Athletic Booster Golf Outing Chairman
  • Illinois High School Association - Athletic Official 30 years basketball; 11 years football 

 

Business Experience:

  • McHenry Favorite Sports Center - part owner 1984-93

 

Education:

  • Marian Central High School 1970
  • Western Illinois University - BS/Parks and Recreation Adm. 1975 

 

Family:

  • Wife/Marisa
  • Children - PJ and his wife Ashley; Amy 

 

County Board:

  • Committees - Management Services, Stormwater, Environmental and Natural Resources; Building Projects (Chairman)
  • Past Committee Assignments - Planning and Development; Law and Justice; Liquor & License; Valley Hi
  • Liaison/Appointments - McHenry County Conservation District/Board Liaison; McHenry County Representative/Regional Coordinating Committee - Chicago 2016 Olympic Committee







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