Community Voices. Collective Vision.
Board of Commissioners
The Hoffman Estates Park District is governed by seven elected commissioners, representing the recreational needs of the community for four-year unpaid terms.
Decisions that Shape Our District
What The
Board Does
Park Commissioners have the power to levy taxes within prescribed limits, establish or change Park District policies, sign agreements, award contracts and possess all of the powers similar to those of a board of directors for a public corporation. The Park Board also hires an Executive Director to manage the day-to-day affairs of the Park District.
Dedicated leaders. Deep community roots.
Our Board of Commissioners
Marc A. Friedman
President
2021-Present
Chair – Executive Director Review Committee
Linda Dressler
Vice President
2021-Present
Chair – Recreation & Facilities Committee Liaison – 50+ Committee
Robert Kaplan
Treasurer
2015-Present
Vice Chair – Administration & Finance Committee
Keith Evans
Assistant Secretary
2007-2015, 2017-Present
Vice Chair – Buildings & Grounds Committee, Liaison – Hoffman In Motion Commissioner Liaison
Rajkumari Chhatwani
Commissioner
2019-Present
Chair – Buildings & Grounds Committee
Pat McGinn
Commissioner
2013-Present
Chair – Administration & Finance Committee
Chris MacGregor
Commissioner
2023-Present
Vice Chair – Recreation & Facilities Committee
Craig Talsma, CPA, CPRE
Executive Director, Board Secretary
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Board & Committee Meetings
REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS — 4th Tuesday of the month immediately following Administration & Finance Committee (unless otherwise stated)
Addresses the business affairs of the Park District.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE — 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. (unless otherwise stated)
Addresses topics relating to the improvement or development of facilities or park grounds.
RECREATION & FACILITIES COMMITTEE — 3rd Tuesday of the month between 7:15 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (unless otherwise stated)
Makes recommendations that focus on the organization and implementation of recreational and athletic programs.
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE — 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. (unless otherwise stated)
Addresses topics relating to personnel and reviews financial issues affecting the Park District.
These meetings are open to the public. Residents are welcome to attend.
Everything You Need to Get Involved
2027 Consolidated
Election
Beginning Tuesday, August 25, 2026, information packets (including petitions for candidacy) for the 2027 Hoffman Estates Park District Park Board election will be available at the Triphahn Center, located at 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please note that the park district provides this information as a courtesy only, makes no representation regarding the accuracy or validity of the information. Any potential candidate is encouraged to consult an attorney to ensure that your candidate filing is completed following all legal requirements.
The consolidated election will take place on Tuesday, April 6, 2027. There are currently three seats up for election. Candidates must be registered voters who have lived within the Hoffman Estates Park District boundaries for no less than one year. The Board of Commissioners is comprised of seven volunteers who serve at large for four-year terms and represent the residents of the Hoffman Estates Park District.
Serving without compensation, elected or appointed park district board members provide leadership to further the mission of the park district. They establish and adopt policies, establish and adopt an annual budget and tax levy, approve and monitor capital expenditures, develop and maintain comprehensive district plans, and oversee the Executive Director.
NOTICE FOR FILING OF ELECTION PETITIONS
Notice is hereby given that the Scott R. Triphahn Community Center & Ice Arena of the Hoffman Estates Park District, 1685 W. Higgins Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL, will be open from Monday, November 16 through Friday, November 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 23 for the purpose of accepting candidate petitions for the Park Board Commissioner election to be held on April 6, 2027. *No other location will accept candidate petitions.
CANDIDATE NOTICE: SIMULTANEOUS FILING LOTTERY
Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the Scott R. Triphahn Community Center & Ice Arena of the Hoffman Estates Park District, 1685 W. Higgins Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL, a lottery will be held to determine ballot placement for those who filed “simultaneously” for the Park Board Commissioner election (if necessary).
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