Adam Schlick
Wauconda,IL
Summary
Active community servant and fire service professional with 15 years of progressive leadership experience Experienced public administration professional prepared for leadership in regulatory and community-focused roles. Skilled in policy development, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful results. Reliable, adaptable, and possess excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Battalion Chief
Wauconda Fire District
06.2019 - Current
- Managed multiple fire stations effectively, ensuring personnel were properly trained, equipped, and supervised for optimal performance.
- Demonstrated strong leadership in high-pressure situations, successfully guiding teams through complex emergency incidents while minimizing risks to both responders and civilians.
- Established strong relationships with local government officials, community groups, and businesses to increase engagement and support for fire department initiatives.
Board Member / Commissioner
Lake County
12.2022 - Current
- Serve a district of almost 40,000 residents on the Lake County Board
- As a board member we oversee the operations of all Lake County Departments and the Lake County Forest Preserves with over an annual budget of $700 million.
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
Trustee
Village of Wauconda
05.2017 - 12.2022
- Elected to two four-year terms
- Working with my fellow trustees we’ve overseen a great deal of landmarks for Wauconda, including the continuation of the bringing Lake Michigan drinking water to Wauconda.
Commissioner / President
Wauconda Park District
05.2013 - 05.2017
- Elected to a four-year term to the Wauconda Park District Board of Commissioners, serving the last two years of my term as President.
Firefighter/ Paramedic and Lieutenant
Wauconda Fire Protection District
11.2003 - 06.2019
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Service Business Management
Southern Illinois University
05.2012
Skills
Decision-Making
Problem-solving abilities
Team Collaboration
Organizational Leadership
Adaptability and Flexibility
Government relations
Legislative affairs
Community Outreach
Accomplishments
- Working with fellow Commissioners, helped coordinate the purchase of historic Phil’s Beach for the Wauconda Park District.
- Former member of Illinois Task Force One (USAR) as a Rescue Specialist
- Holds 26 Illinois OSFM certificates, including: Officer 1, Officer 2, Instructor 2, Multiple TRT Disciplines
Timeline
Board Member / Commissioner
Lake County
12.2022 - Current
Battalion Chief
Wauconda Fire District
06.2019 - Current
Trustee
Village of Wauconda
05.2017 - 12.2022
Commissioner / President
Wauconda Park District
05.2013 - 05.2017
Firefighter/ Paramedic and Lieutenant
Wauconda Fire Protection District
11.2003 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Fire Service Business Management
Southern Illinois University
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