Reflections on a Career
from Village President Rodney S. Craig
I am excited to announce that I will be focusing my full energies on the issues facing Hanover Park following my retirement from my full time job. After six years of Military Service in the US Navy and 32 years of FAA employment, I am ready to take my next step on my life's journey.
It has always been my goal to follow my passion in life, and I have been most fortunate to be able to do this. I spent three tours to Vietnam aboard the USS Lofberg DD759, the USS Orleck DD886, and the USS Southerland DD743. I have volunteered with my children as a sports coach, an Indian Guides Chief, and Scoutmaster with Troop 398.
When I became a Trustee to the Hanover Park Fire Protection District, the newest truck was 25 years old. We addressed the fire safety needs. I continued this commitment as President of the Fire District in my support of the people of Hanover Park and our excellent firefighters. We now have a Municipal Department that reflects the highest quality.
I continue to be active in my Church family. In my professional career with the FAA, I have been greatly rewarded as a manager for the National Airspace System Operations infrastructure for a third of the country, the last 6 years at Chicago Air Traffic Control Center, Regional Office prior to that following 11 years at O’Hare Tower. These opportunities have presented me with great challenges and opportunities.
As a Village Trustee and Village President over the last several years, I worked in my free time and used personal time to serve our people. Today, I begin a period of my life where I have the opportunity to dedicate all of my time to the people of Hanover Park.
When I make a commitment, I do all that I can to follow through. I have committed myself to the people of Hanover Park, and I am looking forward to engaging the varied challenges that come before us in order to seek solutions that will make our hometown a great place to live.
When in the Village Hall, come by and say hi…
Monday, January 5, 2009
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What wonderful news for Rod Craig AND the Village of Hanover Park that Mr. Craig is retiring and devoting even more focus to serving as our Mayor. My family has been appreciative of the tireless efforts we have seen Rod Craig make to attend all functions and follow up on all matters concerning our Village, to make it a safe, happy and well-esteemed place to live and do business. We also appreciate the foresight he has shown to working in with regional and state-wide programs and officials, showing that he has a broad view. His efforts for the Illinois Wind for Schools with alternative energies via wind turbines has been of special interest and shows that he is on target with future opportunities. V. Wachsmuth, Hanover Park Resident since 1995.
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