Debbie Astor, Vice-President (R)

Current Term: January 1, 2011- December 31, 2014

Represents: Ward 5

Jeff Dekker, Member (R)

Current Term: January 1, 2011- December 31, 2014

Represents: Ward 2

Jeff Dekker (R) is also serving his first term on the Dyer Town Council. He is pleased to have been elected to serve for the term 2011-2014. He is looking forward to meeting many more of the citizens of Dyer and is happy to share a little bit about himself. He has been married to his wife, JoAnn, for over 31 years; their youngest daughter with her husband and four children live in South Bend, they see a little less of them than they do the other two daughters whose families live here in Dyer. They are married and each has three children. Jeff cannot describe how much him and his wife enjoy watching their grandchildren grow and learn and play; they are a blessing of God and create in him and his wife a desire to contribute toward a safe, healthy environment. JoAnn and Jeff enjoy all types of outdoor activities, they ski, hike, and kayak. They like their share of motorized hobbies as well; they snowmobile, motorcycle, and do some boating. When they must be confined indoors they are not afraid of home projects and enjoy cooking together. They are both active members of their Church, New Hope Church in Lansing, IL. Jeff has a tendency to be a leader, organizer, and planner; he has used these abilities in the various businesses that he has been involved in over the years. He is presently employed at Professional Building Services as Senior Project Manager. He coordinates the project activities such as budget, schedules, contracts etc. of commercial, industrial, and institutional construction projects. The glut of vacancies in real estate at present causes some contraction of construction activities allowing him more time for marketing of building services. He is proud of his involvement over the years in the construction of many buildings where many people now live and work, worship, and conduct business. He is eager to serve on the council in the town he has lived in for much of his life. Jeff would like to thank you for entrusting him with this important job.

Mary Tanis, Member (R)

Current Term: January 1, 2011- December 31, 2014

Represents: Ward 4

Mary Tanis (R) is serving her first term on the Dyer Town Council from January 1st, 2011 to December 31st, 2014. She is a lifelong resident of Dyer. She is a 6th grade teacher at Kahler Middle School. Mary is the mother of 5 children, 9 grandchildren and one great grandchild. She and her husband, Ken, who has 4 children and 10 grandchildren live in the Berens-Monaldi Subdivision. Mary's father and husband have both served on the Dyer Town Council. Serving on the St. John Township Board 2000-2004 was her first elected position. She stated, "The challenges that are presented are some of the same that Dyer has been dealing with for many years, safety, streets and parks. The Dyer Town Council must decide what we need and if the economic situation improves, we can provide what we want" The Team approach will provide Dyer with the best outcome.

Connee K. Trepton , Member (D)

Current Term: January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011

Represents: Ward 3

Connee Trepton (D) is serving her first term from January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2011. She and husband Lee, retired from Commonwealth Edison and a Vietnam veteran, have lived in Dyer 26 years, duringwhich they have reared their 4 children here. The oldest son Rob has provided them with 3 grandchildren while serving our Country as a decorated Air Force Lt.Col., a veteran of 4 Mideast tours of duty. Connee has a B.S.degree from Purdue University Calumet continuing her Master's concentration in Community Planning. Connee has been involved with many varied aspects of Dyer activities for the last 24 years, serving for 15 yearson the Redevelopment Commission (12 yrs as its President), many Dyer community event committees, and participation with other organizations which include: a past President of the Dyer Noon Lions, and past Director in the Dyer Chamber of Commerce. Her political service has always been with the Democratic Organization, as a Precinct representative and alsoas the Vice Chairman of the Dyer Democratic Precinct Organization. Prior to public service, Connee worked as a Lake County, Indiana, Social Worker for 13 years,helping underprivileged children and their families. She also has a solid understanding of the Real Estate industry, working as both a Broker and an Appraiser.These experiences have provided her with the background knowledge necessary to find answers to problems and she carries this quality through as one of her main goals on the Town Council. She states her goals in Dyer government are maintaining public safety and security within the Town, and continually addressing our infrastructure and road improvement projects without compromising the financial stability of the Town. She feels that we constantly need to look at cost cutting measures without losing any of the community services the Town now provides.

Joseph M. Cinko, President (D)

Current Term: January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011

Represents: Ward 1

Joseph M. Cinko (D) is serving a term from January 1,2008 to December 31, 2011. He represents Ward 1. He has been married to his wife, Cathy, for 15 years. He has 2 children, Joey (14) and Kayli (11). Joe has been a member of the Dyer Police Department for over 18 years and is active in Dyer sports. His hobbies include coaching and attending his children’s sporting events, which include soccer and softball. He enjoys bowling and fishing when time permits. Joe is a Lake Central High School graduate and an alumni of Purdue University Calumet with an associates degree in Science Management. He is a graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. He has been a Dyer resident for 40 years.