Meet our staff

The Village of Annawan has a strong support team working daily to make sure Annawan continues to be a great place to live, learn and grow!

 

Kennard Franks - Mayor of Annawan - 935-6226 (Village Office)
While Kennard is not a full time  member of the Village of Annawan staff, his dedication and respect for the village and it's citizens help make Annawan the community it is today.  He is a life-long resident of Annawan.  He is currently employed with Timberlyn Lighting Management Inc.  If you need to speak with Mayor Franks, call (309) 935-6226 and leave a message with either Julie or Tracy. 

Julie DeSplinter -  Town Clerk - 935-6226 (Village Office)
Julie has been employed by the Village of Annawan for 7 years.  She is a retired school teacher and a life long resident of Annawan.  She was appointed as the Town Clerk for Annawan in April 2005.  Prior to that appointment she was the Town's Deputy Clerk. 

Marilyn Verdick - Town Treasurer - 935-6226 (Village Office)
Marilyn has been employed by the Village of Annawan and is a life long resident of Annawan.  She also works for Hatzer & Nordstrom part time.

Tracy Diehl - Economic Development Director - 935-6264 (ACEDC/Chamber Office)
Tracy has been employed with the Village of Annawan for 7 years.  She is employed by both the village and the Annawan Community Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC), as well as working with the Chamber of Commerce.  She is originally from Geneseo, but lives in Atkinson.

Mark Crosby - Water/Sewer Superintendent - 935-6632 (Water Shed)
Mark has been employed with the Village of Annawan for 19 years.  He is a life long resident of Annawan. 

Tim Wise - Police Chief - 935-6250 (Police Office)
Tim has been employed with the Village of Annawan for 9 years.  He lives in Annawan, but is originally from Gurnee.

 

Other employees for the Village of Annawan - a valuable part of the team that helps make the Village of Annawan run smoothly!  See the police page for a listing of our Annawan law enforcement.

Larry Fronk - Garbage Department and Water and Sewer Department
Bill Barnes - Garbage Department

Please feel free to contact anyone of our employees with any questions you may have.  They will be more than happy to assist you in any way!