District 7

466 W. Jackson
Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: 815-404-7246
LMNess@mchenrycountyil.gov

Current Term Ends: Dec. 2024

35 Year Resident of McHenry County

Community Involvement:

• Environment/Sustainable Ag. Practices
• Writer for NPR/Perspectives Program
• Support additional NFP

Prior Work/Business Experience:

• Owner, Forward Effect Coaching & Consulting - providing L&D curriculum in Corporations and government units
• Executive Director, Shelter Care Ministries - Rockford, IL

Other:

• Volunteered in multiple political campaigns
• Raised $1.5 million for Food Shed Coop.
• Was the developer and Chair of Corporation for Affordable Homes of McHenry County, Supervisor for Rockford Police & Fire Department, Chaplains Division