Steve Thurmond
Elected Trustee April 2021
- Steger resident 20+ years
- Married to Sheila, father to Cody and Rachel both graduates of District 194 and 206
- Grandfather to Landon
- General Manager for Meredith’s Culligan Water in Broadview, IL
- 30 years in water treatment field
- Attributes in, but not limited to, mechanical, plumbing, welding, electrical, automotive, and business management.
- Best known for volunteering
Achievements
- Current board president of Roth Park Grove Cottage Association
- Former Cub Scout Pack 173 Den Leader and asst. Cub Master
- Former Bloom Trail T3 parent booster and board member
- Former Bloom Trail NJROTC booster
- Former Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball coach
- Fundraiser/Organizer/Recreation program sports sponsor
- Volunteer Kiwanis in Pancake breakfasts, Christmas baskets, and more
- Member of St. Liborius Church
- Member of Sons of the American Legion post 521
- Proud supporter of Police, Fire , EMA and first responders
Gerald Stewart
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.
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