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Scott Eisenhauer

Scott Eisenhauer

Rantoul,IL

Summary

To utilize my skill set and experience in local government, the state legislative process, familiarity with the organization, and communications to move the Illinois Municipal League forward.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Village Administrator

Village of Rantoul
01.2018 - Current
  • Serves as Budget Director over a $60 million budget, and as such works with the Comptroller to develop and monitor the annual budgets and financial reports for the Board and the Mayor; develops special reports and data and provides technical advice and assistance for the Board and the Mayor as needed
  • Develops long range plans and programs that benefit the Village; presents plans to the Mayor and Board for consideration
  • Supervises all Department Directors and coordinates the departmental reports, serving as liaison between the Board, and observes individual and departmental performance; may perform annual evaluations and makes recommendations to the Mayor and Board
  • Authorizes all hiring and discipline of all 250 employees under the Village Personnel Code
  • In collaboration with the Mayor, prepares the agenda for the Board meeting; prepares monthly administrative report; makes recommendations and reviews Village projects, seeking cost options and alternatives
  • Makes recommendations to the Board on fiscal policies, wage adjustments, employee benefit programs and financial programs that are to the advantage of the Village
  • With the Comptroller, directs the planning and implementation of the Village’s data processing system; identifies data processing needs and recommends the purchase of additional computer hardware and software; develops procedures for the efficient and effective use of the system
  • Also works with Public Works Director on telecommunications issues
  • Attend all Board and committee meetings; research and prepare information for the Board
  • May serve as the representative of the Mayor or of other appointed officials to National, State and Regional organizations as called upon by the Mayor and/or Board; insure Village representation at important trade organizations, such as IMEA, IMUA, IPEA or the Illinois Natural Gas Association, as available
  • Serves as Village’s primary liaison with federal and state agencies
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above as presented in local ordinance.

On-Air Personality

Neuhoff Media
01.1980 - Current
  • Continue to serve as a Play-by-Play Announcer for high school and college sports, including Basketball, Football, Baseball, Softball, and Volleyball
  • Served as On-Air Personality and Host for both a music morning program as well as a talk-radio morning program
  • Served as Program Director and Sports Director creating, implementing, evaluating, and directing all programming for both an AM and FM radio station
  • Continue to serve as Lead Anchor for several special broadcasts including NJCAA Division II Men’s Basketball National Championships, and served as host of the Balloon Classic, Indianapolis 500 Time Trials, and the Field of Dreams National Little League Tournament
  • Also serve as Co-Director of a Sports Media Camp for Kids.

Mayor-City Manager

City of Danville
01.2003 - 01.2018
  • Serve as Chief Administrative Official and Chief Elected Official of a city with a population of 33,000
  • Oversee the Departments of, and all day-to-day operations in, Public Safety, Public Works, Public Transportation, and Engineering and Urban Services
  • Directly oversee all Divisions within the Public Affairs Department including Finance, Legal, Human Relations, Human Resources, Risk Management, and City Clerk
  • Provide leadership in city affairs
  • Serve as the city’s representative before the Illinois Legislature, federal agencies, other local governments, and other organizational entities
  • Act as spokesperson for the city with media
  • Perform ceremonial duties on behalf of the community
  • Greet visitors, give formal and informal talks, and take part in public events
  • Serve as Presiding Officer at City Council Meetings
  • Sign ordinances, contracts and other documents authorized by the Council
  • Be well versed in the City's $52 million Budget, City Capital Improvement Program, City Policies and procedures and other City documents that impact City policy
  • Respond to constituent requests for information or assistance with problem resolution; act as liaison between the City and the general public
  • Participate in special study subcommittees or task forces to provide information for City Council consideration
  • Establish and modify goals and objectives for the City, and set administrative policies
  • Direct the enforcement of City ordinances
  • Create an annual budget and tax levy for presentation to the City Council
  • Create a capital improvements program for the City for presentation to the City Council
  • View the long-range perspectives of the City
  • Formulate the policies to solve future issues and adjust to social and economic trends
  • Conduct intergovernmental affairs and provide community leadership when dealing with outside entities
  • Partner with public and private schools in the City providing educational experiences as it relates to the role of local government
  • Create advisory boards
  • Conduct City business with state and federal agencies
  • Participate in civic events providing leadership and promoting new ideas and programs to improve the community and its surrounding area
  • Attend community events that are consistent with the duties as the official head of the City of Danville.

Assistant Director

Vermilion County Emergency Management Agency
01.1998 - 01.2003
  • Served as Assistant for all preparation, mitigation, response, and recovery for any natural or man-made crisis occurring within Vermilion County
  • Oversaw training of all volunteers in Search and Rescue, Weather and Storm-Tracking, Storm Preparedness, and Crisis Response
  • Also train volunteers in establishment and operation of various Sheltering-In-Place locations
  • Served as Public Information Officer during Preparedness, Response, and Recovery phases of crisis incidents
  • Focused on Terrorism planning and response operations for Vermilion County
  • Wrote Safety Plans for all county schools, and any business which requested those efforts
  • Wrote Emergency Operations Plan for Vermilion County, working with all government, social, and civic organizations and entities to ensure their input and inclusion in operational plan covering all four phases of Emergency Management
  • Tracked all Tier II Hazardous Chemical storage in Vermilion County.

Education

Masters of Public Administration-Public Policy -

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois
12.2022

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Interdisciplinary Studies with emphasis on Organizational Leadership -

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois
01.2020

Professional Emergency Manager Designation -

Illinois Emergency Services Management Association And Illinois Emergency Management Agency
Springfield, IL
01.2002

Associates Degree of Life Sciences -

Danville Area Community College
Danville, Illinois
01.1984

General High School Education -

Danville High School
Danville, Illinois
01.1982

Awards

  • Top Ten Outstanding Young Citizen Award for State of Illinois, 2000
  • Vermilion Advantage Member of the Year, 2005
  • South View Middle School Hall of Fame, 2005
  • Friend of Agri-Business Award, 2006
  • Danville Area Community College Distinguished Alumnus, 2006
  • Danville High School Athletics “D” Award, 2007
  • Governor James Edgar Fellows Program, selected for the Inaugural Program in 2012
  • Danville Area Community College Athletics Hall of Fame, 2013
  • Danville High School Hall of Fame, 2014

Community Service

  • Danville City Council as an Alderman from 1993 to 1998; also Vice Chairman of the Public Services Committee, Chaired the Sub-Committee on Rental Housing, Chaired Sub-Committee on Police Park Patrols, Chaired Sub-Committee on Personnel and Salaries, Chaired Elections Credentials Committee.
  • Illinois Municipal League; organization representing all municipalities in Illinois advocating, educating, and lobbying for their interests; elected to serve as a member of Board of Directors in 2005; presented at Newly Elected Officials Conference “Media 101” teaching elected officials how to address the media; often spoke at annual conference; elected the League’s 100th President in 2012
  • Vermilion Advantage (economic development organization) Board of Directors
  • Illinois Housing Development Authority Illinois Community Revitalization Task Force
  • Founding Member of Vermilion County Land Bank
  • Danville Area Community College; serve as Co-Director for the NJCAA Division II Men’s Basketball National Championships, serve as Sports Information Director of NJCAA Division II Men’s Basketball National Championships writing a media guide and working with the media before and during the tournament, served as Assistant Softball Coach
  • Sports Media Camp for Kids; co-host a one-week summer camp for students aged 8 to 18 interested in sports media including radio, television, sports writing, and sports blogging
  • Eastern Illinois University College of Education Advisory Board Chairman-Elect
  • Champaign County Economic Development Corporation Advisory Board Vice-Chair
  • METCAD Advisory Board, 911 Communications Advisory Board Vice Chairman
  • Emcee many pageants, show choir competitions, marching band competitions, community events, school functions, auctions, parades, and fundraisers
  • Festival of Trees Fundraiser for Presence USMC Foundation; Chaired Jingle Jungle Tree, Chaired Toyland Tree, serve as host for Polar Express Experience, read to students attending the Festival
  • Salvation Army Advisory Board of Directors (Champaign County and Vermilion County)
  • Center for Children’s Services Board of Directors
  • Vermilion County Labor-Management Committee Board Member
  • Special Olympics; served as Area 8 Training Director, basketball coach, softball coach, Chaired State Softball Tournament, Chaired State Volleyball Tournament
  • East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging Board of Directors
  • Lincoln’s Challenge Academy Advisory Board of Directors
  • Vermilion County Fair Board of Directors; Chaired the Marketing and Sponsorship Committee
  • Lynch Area Fire Protection District as an Emergency Medical Technician
  • Local Theatre Groups including Danville Light Opera, Sunshine II Productions, and Red Mask; served on Board of Directors with all three groups, participated in productions
  • American Diabetes Association fundraiser
  • American Red Cross volunteer
  • Catholic Charities Local Advisory Board of Directors
  • HALO Project; member of the environmental improvement committee
  • Vermilion County Search and Rescue; served as Vice President; one of the first three from the State of Illinois to successfully complete all requirements for the NASAR SAR Tech III Certification
  • Illinois and Indiana Firefighter’s Association; served as Secretary, Treasurer, and Expo Committee member
  • Rantoul Rotary Club, Board of Directors
  • Rantoul Exchange Club

Timeline

Village Administrator

Village of Rantoul
01.2018 - Current

Mayor-City Manager

City of Danville
01.2003 - 01.2018

Assistant Director

Vermilion County Emergency Management Agency
01.1998 - 01.2003

On-Air Personality

Neuhoff Media
01.1980 - Current

Masters of Public Administration-Public Policy -

Eastern Illinois University

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Interdisciplinary Studies with emphasis on Organizational Leadership -

Eastern Illinois University

Professional Emergency Manager Designation -

Illinois Emergency Services Management Association And Illinois Emergency Management Agency

Associates Degree of Life Sciences -

Danville Area Community College

General High School Education -

Danville High School

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