William Stafford
Evanston, IL
Previous Position
Chief Financial Officer for Evanston Township High School District 202
Length of Service
Chief Financial Officer for Evanston Township High School District 202, March 2006 - June 2016. Director of Finance for City of Evanston, March 1998 - March 2006; Assistant Finance Director for City of Evanston, March 1980 - March 1982. Finance Director/Assistant City Manager for Village of Streamwood, March 1978 - March 1980.
Duties
I was responsible for over 200 employees that reported in the areas of finance, payroll, maintenance operations, plant, data processing and food service. I produced a balanced budget every year and improved the District’s financial rating from AA1 to AAA which is the best financial rating a government can attain.
Other Pertinent Information
I am running for Annuitant Trustee because I believe IMRF is a national model for how to operate a public pension fund and my financial background will help to maintain that status. I previously served on the IMRF Board for six years (2009-2015) serving as its President in 2013 and as chairperson of the Board’s Investment and Audit Committees. My Board experience during the great recession will hopefully prove valuable as IMRF deals with this pandemic.