Gerald StewartTrustee
A resident of the Village of Steger since November of 2000. Gerald Stewart was sworn in September 2022 to fulfill the term of retired Mark Kozy.
Trustee Stewart began volunteer coaching in Steger in 2001. He was appointed the Director of Basketball in 2010 and the President of Steger Recreation in 2016. Trustee Stewart was the Basketball Coach from 2013 – 2019 at St. Francis de Sales High School.
Gerald grew up in Michigan on a 120-acre farm where he gained his work ethic. He graduated from White Cloud High School and later attended Aquinas College and majored in Economics. He is a General Contractor by trade for the past 37 years and a HUD Consultant for 21 years. He was instrumental in launching the Renovation Department at Wintrust Bank in 2007 and Guaranteed Rate in 2010. Currently holding the title of Public Works and Building Director for the Village of Robbins.
Gerald is married to his wife Jacquelene of 26 years and they have three adult children (one son and twin daughters). In his personal time, Trustee Stewart enjoys spending time with family, golfing and traveling.