Tracy Korger, Clerk
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Term Ends 2025
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Tracy Korger has been the clerk for the Village of Dunlap since her appointment in August of 2012. She was born and raised in Peoria, and Mapleton, Illinois. She, with her husband Chris, and daughter Faith, moved to Dunlap in 2011. Tracy enjoys cooking, photography, being outdoors, and yoga. Tracy’s favorite holiday is Christmas, but Independence Day is also very important to her and her family. She loves living in Dunlap because of the close-knit community. Because of the diverse multi-cultural population, along with Midwest values, Dunlap is a great place to call home! Tracy became interested in the clerk’s position in order to become more involved in the growth of Dunlap. Tracy served 20 years in the Air National Guard, and Air Force, where she worked on Aircraft Armament Systems, and flew C-130’s. She is proud of her military service and is proud to continue to serve her community here in Dunlap.
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Dwight Johnson, Treasurer
Dwight Johnson has been the Village Treasurer since his appointment in 1999. He is originally from Dunlap and graduated from Dunlap High School and Bradley University with a degree in Accounting. He has lived in the village for the past 47 years with his wife, Ora. They are the proud parents of two children, Chris and Joy, and one grandson, Christian. Dwight is an avid bike rider, and rides on the Rock Island Trail as often as his schedule allows. Dwight and Ora also enjoy travelling, and particularly love Door County Wisconsin. He is a Bears fan, and his favorite season is Autumn. He has been dedicated to the Village as the treasurer and has been a steadfast steward of the taxpayer’s money by making sure the Village is in a great financial position while still providing improvements to the Village’s infrastructure. Additionally, Dwight has been active in other parts of the community like Summer Baseball and Softball, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Knights of Columbus. He also served on the Library Board for 9 years, and serves on the Cemetery Board.
Jack Esterdahl, Mayor/President of the Board
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Jack Esterdahl, originally from Wenona, Illinois, was appointed to the position of trustee in December 1987, and he is now serving as President of the Board/Mayor. He was appointed in October 2020 and elected in April 2021. He has lived in Dunlap for over 33 years with his wife, Luann. He also has three sons, Troy, Ross, and Sean, and one granddaughter, Reese. His two dogs, Augie and Cap, complete the family. He retired from the Dunlap School District, but continues to work as a study hall monitor, and school bus driver. He stays active with the athletics program by announcing the boys’ and girls’ soccer and basketball games, as well as keeping the play clock for the Eagles varsity football games. In his time off, you can usually catch Jack watching sports, especially baseball, basketball, and football. He also enjoys crime and drama television shows. He loves any kind of pasta. His favorite book is Cubs of ’69 by Rick Talley. When Jack drove part time for a limousine service for twelve years, he had the privilege of not only serving the community, but also several celebrities including Jerry Seinfeld, Larry the Cable Guy, Jim Belushi, Sarah Palin, Colin Powell, Terry Bradshaw, Lou Brock, Mike Ditka, and Ferguson (Fergie) Jenkins. Jack loves of living in Dunlap because of its small town feel despite the growth of the school district and our proximity to Peoria.
Beau Feuchter, Trustee
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Beau Feuchter was appointed to an open trustee seat in 2017, and was elected in 2019. He is originally from Peoria, went to high school in Elmwood, and now lives in Dunlap with his wife Sarah, and four sons, Griffin, Caden, Declan, and Owen. Beau’s hobbies include reading anything by Erik Larson, biking, golfing, and watching football. He stays active by coaching his sons in youth sports, and leading their Boy Scouts’ dens. Beau appreciates Dunlap’s sense of tight community, and the character and pride of its residents. He decided to become involved with the board because he wanted to positively influence growth and change in his new home town. The community is the essence of his family’s day to day experience and he knows that public service and involvement is an important example to set for his children. Beau is a graduate of the University of Iowa, where he studied Entrepreneurial Business. He is also an amateur boxer, winning a Golden Gloves Boxing Championship in 2001.
Perry Camp, Trustee
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Perry Camp is from Monica, Illinois, originally, but has lived in the Village of Dunlap for over 30 years. He was appointed to the position of Trustee in January 2023. He has been married to his wife, Jill, for eight years. He has two daughters, Brittany and Anna, and four grandchildren. In addition to spending time with his family, Perry is extremely busy and active with Prospect United Methodist Church. Additionally, Perry is devoted to Chaddock Home in Quincy, Illinois , a children’s home. He is retired, but stays very active with the community, with the church and the village board. He loves Dunlap for its quiet and peaceful atmosphere.
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Roger Nelson, Trustee
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Roger Nelson was appointed to the Village Board of Trustees in May of 2019. He wanted to serve on the Board to become more involved with the community, and to work with other community members who seek to improve life in our village.
Roger was raised in Galesburg and graduated from Galesburg High School and Western Illinois University. Roger and his wife, Mary, lived in North Peoria (Dunlap schools) for many years and moved into Dunlap in 2017. They have four sons, Erik (Karen) Nelson, Tony (Rachel) Klein, Kyle (Tatyana) Nelson, and Steven (Annie) Klein. They also have 4 grandchildren: Kestrel and Anderson Klein and Theo and Valentina Nelson. He retired from Ameren (CILCO) in February, 2018, after 35 years in the real estate department. He was involved in property purchases, sales, easements and permitting for company operations. Roger enjoys golfing and since retirement has become very involved with the Sandtrappers league. He is an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Green Bay Packers fan. Besides golfing and watching sports on TV, he enjoys reading magazines, working around the house and traveling. A highlight of living in Dunlap is the neighbors. People are friendly and caring.
Dan Langan, Trustee
Dan Langan is from Peoria, Illinois and moved to Dunlap in 2005. He was appointed to the position of trustee in May 2023. He has been married to his wife, Susan for 36 years and they share three children, Nick, Danielle, and Brooke. Their children live all over the United States, and Susan and Dan enjoy traveling to visit them often. In addition to traveling, Dan enjoys staying physically active and helping his community. He loves the Midwest because of the change of seasons, and Dunlap for its small and friendly character, while being close enough to enjoy all of Peoria’s offerings. Dan wants to use his specific set of tools and talents from years of working in the utilities and construction arena to help the village board implement plans for growth.
Scott Robinson, Trustee
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Scott Robinson has served on the Village Zoning Board for several years and was elected earlier this year to the Village Trustee Board. He is a Senior Supervisor of Operations with Illinois American Water where he has worked since 2013. Originally from Farmington, Connecticut, met his wife Christie in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1985 where they started a family. Wanting a better, safer place to raise their boys, moved to the Village of Dunlap in 1995 where Christie had gone to school up until the 4th grade. Scott and Christie enjoy spending time with their family and actively serve the Lord at the church they have attended since moving back. They also enjoy fast “top-down” drives on the weekends and riding bicycles on the Trail. Having our kids grow up in this slice of heaven just outside of Peoria has been a blessing for our family and the schooling that they received had been incredible. “The community here is exceptional and is expanding culturally and demographically which benefits us all and I wanted to be a part of it by serving in this capacity.”
Phil Raso, Trustee
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Phil Raso, originally of Chicago Illinois, was appointed as Trustee to the Dunlap Village Board of Trustees in May 2023. He has lived in Dunlap for 16 years with his wife, Frandy. Together, they have two sons, David and Adam. Phil has many hobbies including magic and golf. You may even catch him performing a magic show around town. He spends a lot of time in the kitchen and especially likes making homemade pizza. He loves living in Dunlap and takes advantage of walking the Rock Island trail when the weather permits. He enjoys meeting people of all backgrounds.
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Dale Bishop, Superintendent
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Dale Bishop is from Speer, Illinois, originally. He was hired as the Superintendent of the Village of Dunlap in August of 1989. He left a factory job looking for more responsibility, challenges and work diversity. As Superintendent, he is responsible for the everyday operations of the Village. He is a proud father of five children: Nathaniel, CJ, Rachel, Tanner, and Emily, and grandfather to four beautiful grandchildren. When he isn’t spending time with his children, Dale enjoys cooking, fishing and dartball. His favorite season is winter, and favorite holiday is Christmas. Dale loves Dunlap because it is a quiet, small town and he knows almost everyone in town. Something that you may not know about Mr. Bishop? He served our country in the Army. He is proud of his 3 years of military service, when he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, the highest medal awarded in peacetime.
Marcus Loser, Assistant Superintendent
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Marcus Loser, a Dunlap native, is the Parks Superintendent for the Village of Dunlap, and has worked with the village since 2004. His family consists of wife Nicole, daughters Jordan, Alexis, Morgan, and sons, Mason and William. In addition to spending his time outdoors, Marcus loves camping, traveling, as well as watching and playing sports. His favorite kind of food is seafood. Orange and Blue, colors of the Illini, are his favorite colors. Dunlap is a special community to Marcus, and he has enjoyed watching it change and grow over the years.
Jason McGinnis, General Operations Assistant
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Jason McGinnis has been the General Operations Assistant for the Village since September of 2013. Before starting with the Village, Jason worked with DunlapCUSD. He is originally from Creve Coeur, IL, and moved to Dunlap in 2006 with his wife Tara. They are the proud parents of two sons, Celtan and Eli. His favorite color is blue, and he always looks forward to the summer season. Jason loves to cook and enjoys spending meal times with his family. Jason enjoys the small town feeling of Dunlap and enjoys working here.
Miranda Simpson, Administrative Assistant
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Miranda Simpson is the Administrative Assistant (or “face of the village”) for the Village of Dunlap. She started working with the Village in June of 2015. If you have a question about the village, she usually has the answer. She was born and raised on a farm just outside of Dunlap and graduated from Dunlap High School. She is married and has children and grandchildren. When she isn’t working, she enjoys hiking and being outdoors. She loves Summer and loves it even more if it’s really hot. Miranda loves the small country town feel of Dunlap, and lived here for over 30 years.