2025 Employee Trustee Election

Board Room

Jana Blake Dickson

Bull Valley, IL

Current Position

Assistant Corporation Counsel, Village of Hoffman Estates

Length of Service

Assistant Corporation Counsel, Village of Hoffman Estates from 2022 to Present; Assistant State’s Attorney, McHenry County from 2011 to 2022

Current Job Duties

Provide day to day legal advice and representation to village staff and elected officials on a variety of local government issues. Assist village administration with drafting and review of contracts, policies, and ordinances. Ensure the village is in compliance with state and federal law.

Other Pertinent Information

As Employee Trustee my focus will be the strength of the fund and ensuring the benefits earned by members are protected through retirement. I support improved communication, customer service, and ease of access to plan information so employees know where they stand. I believe my experience advising and representing many employees across all segments of county and municipal government makes me uniquely able to understand and advocate for the members I will represent as Trustee.