Members

LEPC MEMBERS

Randy Beadle
Galena Fire Department

Email: galenafd@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 815-291-7739
Address: 110 Bench Street
Galena
IL
61036
Brian Brackemyer
I.E.M.A.

Email: brian.brackemeyer@illinois.gov
Phone: 815-288-1455
Fax: 815-288-5650
Address: 1325 North Galena Ave.
Dixon
IL
61021
Tim Brant
Utilities, Inc.

Tim has been employed by Utilities, Inc. for the past 24 years, and is currently the Midwest Area Manager of water and waste water operations. His current area of coverage is Apple Canyon Lake, the Galena Territories, Northern Hills in Freeport, Westlake in Pecatonica, and Great Northern Properties in the Rockford area.

He is the Lead Member of Utilities, Inc. of Illinois, Emergency/Disaster Response Team.

Email: tjbrant@uiwater.com
Phone: 815-541-0149
Cellphone: 815-973-5204
Steve Bustard
Scales Mound Fire Protection District - Galena Territory

Steve served in Vietnam and was decorated for US Army Aviation Intelligence Operations. Afterwards he attended UC Berkeley and practiced clinical optometry 20 years emphasizing quality assurance and peer review. Later he earned a Healthcare Executive MBA from UC Irvine and managed one of the largest eye care provider groups in the nation for 12 years as VP Operations. Most recently, he founded his own LLC (Management with Vision) where he was President & CEO and specialized in health care integration functions and broad spectrum operations.

In July 2012 Steve and his wife Linda returned to Illinois to be closer to their families. Steve has evolved into semi-retirement saving time to volunteer with the Scales Mound Fire Protection District and the Jo Daviess County LEPC.
 
Email: stephenrbustard@gmail.com
Cellphone: 951-973-1056
Address: 122 Cogan Drive
Galena
IL
61036
Philip Crnkovich
Rentech Nitrogen

Email: pcrnkovich@rnp.net
Phone: 815-747-3101 x 217
Fax: 815-747-3110
Address: 16675 Hwy 20 West
East Dubuque
IL
61025
Ron Data
Menominee-Dunleith Fire Department

LEPC Secretary

During his 40 years of experience in agricultural chemical manufacturing, Ron Data has held many positions within the Operations Department of Rentech Energy Midwest Corporation. At present, he is in the ammonia compressor house, a position that involves the final stages of ammonia conversion. Ron is a Technician on the Rentech Energy Midwest HAZMAT Team and a First Responder on the Company EMS Team.

Ron has been a member of the Menominee-Dunleith Fire Department for 39 years and is currently the First Assistant Chief and Emergency Medical Service Coordinator. Ron is also serving as secretary of the Jo Daviess County HAZMAT Team, the Northwestern Illinois Fire Chief's Association, the Jo Daviess County Ambulance Association, and the Jo Daviess County LEPC. He has assisted with emergency and rescue training and is also an active member of the Tri-State CAP (Community Advisory Panel) and the Grant County Wisconsin LEPC.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING/SKILLS:

LEPC Position

  • Secretary LEPC, Rentech Energy Midwest Corporation Rep.
Education/Skill Course

  • Firefighter I Certification
  • Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Certification
  • Emergency Rescue Technician Certification
  • Hazardous Material Technician Certification
  • Farm Rescue Technician Certification
  • Wisconsin DNR Training: Spills on the Upper Mississippi River
Email: Rondata42@gmail.com
Phone: 815-747-6783
Fax: none
Address: 110 Thomas Avenue
East Dubuque
IL
60125-9555
Peg Dittmar
FNP-BC, Family Nurse Practitioner

Margaret (Peg) Dittmar has been a resident of Jo Daviess County for most of her life. She and her husband enjoy the country life and are involved with family which includes children and grandchildren.

Peg received her Nursing education from Highland Community College (RN), Rockford College (BSN) and Northern Illinois University (MSN) which included specialty training for Nurse Practitioners. She is currently a nationally Board Certified Advanced Practice Nurse with specialty training in Family Practice. Peg is a member of the Nurse Advisory Board for the nursing programs of Highland Community College and the Saint Anthony School of Nursing. She is currently a Preceptor for Nurse Practitioner Students from various nursing colleges.

Peg holds certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. A recent addition in certification is a SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner).  Peg's experience in patient care has included treatment for all ages as well as specialty certifications in Pre-hospital (EMS-Paramedic), Emergency and Trauma (CEN, FNTC), Intensive Care (CCRN), as well as a Fellowship in Cardiovascular Nursing.

Peg enjoys being involved on a community level. She has been a Directory on the Jo Daviess Country Health Department Board, and is currently on the county Cancer Coalition, the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) and the Local Emergency Planning Committee.

Email: mdittmar@midwestmedicalcenter.org
Phone: 815-776-7381
Colin Fulrath
LEPC Vice-Chairperson

Colin Fulrath is a Sergeant with the Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Department. Colin's responsibilities include supervision of officers, training, traffic enforcement, accident investigation, court and civil processes, investigation of officer and public complaints, squad maintenance, purchasing, collaboration with other agencies, and membership on the Crime Prevention Team. He also acts as the department's Elderly Services Officer, investigating fraud and elder abuse. As Environmental Crimes Officer, Colin is responsible for investigations of illegal dumping and burning.

Volunteer positions include Assistant Chief of the Jo Daviess County Hazardous Material Team, Assistant ESDA Coordinator, and Senior Captain of the Hanover Volunteer Fire Department. Emergency services duties include Sheriff/ESDA Liaison Officer, disaster plan preparedness, hazardous materials officer and instructor, incident command instructor, preparation and instruction of county disaster drills, training, budget, ESDA equipment maintenance, and grant writing.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING/SKILLS:

LEPC Position

  • Vice Chairperson, Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Dept. Rep.
Education / Skill Course

HAZMAT 2000 Spills Prevention Conference

  • Illinois Emergency Management
  • Crisis Management
  • Debris Management
  • Hazardous Materials Instructor Re-certification
  • Basic Concept of Terrorism Instructor Re-certification
  • Winnebago County LEPC Conference
  • Illinois Emergency Management Conference
  • Critical Incident Command & Incident Command for Hazardous Materials
  • Wisconsin DNR Training: Spills on the Upper Mississippi River
Email: Cmful1967@sandprairie.net
Daniel Guzzle, Sr.
Private Citizen, LEPC Web Site Update

Dan is currently responsible for keeping the LEPC website updated. Send all updates to Dan at his e-mail address.

Recently retired, Daniel L. Guzzle, Sr. was formerly the PSM / ISO Manager at Rentech Nitrogen outside of East Dubuque, IL. Dan’s responsibilities include overseeing the 14 elements of OSHA’s PSM regulations (29 CFR 1910.119), and the ISO 9001:2008 Quality System at the plant.

Dan began working at this facility in 1967 at an entry level position in operations. He held many different jobs as an operator in the plant while in the Operations Department. 

He was promoted into a management position in 1982.  Over the next 27 years he held many different positions, including many years as Production Superintendent, Production Manager and Operations Manager and was responsible for the day to day operations of all the plants on the site.

He became PSM Manager in 2009.  Among the other items in PSM, this involves the overall responsibility for the Emergency Planning and Response for Rentech Nitrogen. The plant has a fully equipped, voluntarily staffed Hazardous Material Response team as well as a volunteer Medical First Responder team with a van and trailer for the needed equipment.  He was an active member of the Rentech Nitrogen Hazmat Response team.

Email: dlguzzle@gmail.com
Cellphone: 608-330-1499
Stephen Keeffer,P.E.
Jo Daviess County Engineer, Jo Daviess County Highway Department

Email: skeeffer@jodaviess.org
Phone: 815-591-2337
Cellphone: 815-275-3359
Fax: 815-591-2728
Address: 1 Commercial Drive, Suite 3
Hanover
IL
61041
Rich Machala
Jo Daviess County Transit

Email: jdctransit@att.net
Phone: 815-777-8088
Fax: 815-777-8255
Address: 710 South West Street
Galena
IL
61036
Tom Lange
East Dubuque Fire Department

Tom has been a fireman in East Dubuque since 1994, and is currently serving as Assistant Chief.  
He has been a paramedic for 12 years.
Tom has been a telecommunications officer for the Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Department since 2002.
He has been the Jo Daviess County Emergency Management Coordinator since 2011.

Email: Tlange@jodaviess.org
Phone: 815-747-2141
Fax: 815-747-6619
Address: 183 Sinsinawa Avenue
East Dubuque
IL
61025
Rich Mattas
Citizen

Email: nazdar@sandprairie.net
Phone: 815-275-6797
Address: 2400North Morley Rd.
Elizabeth
IL
61028
Annette McLane
Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau

Annette McLane is the Manager of the Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau.  Annette’s responsibilities are to work with volunteers to put on a variety of programs from education and safety to livestock and legislative issues.  Annette also works with various agencies on programs.  She graduated from Upper Iowa University in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in business and a minor in Business Management.

Annette and her husband Don are the proud parents of three children:  Allison, Ryan, and Jordan.  The McLane family also has farming operation in which they raise registered Dorset and Suffolk sheep and registered Alpine Dairy Goats.  They also grow alfalfa hay, corn, and soybeans.

In addition to the Jo Daviess County LEPC, Annette serves on the Convention and Visitors Bureau, is involved with her local 4-H club activities, serves on the planning committee of the Illinois Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs Conference, serves as a board member of the Jo Daviess County 4-H Foundation, and serves on the Ecosystems Partners Board.

Email: Jdcfbmgr@blkhawk.net
Phone: 815-858-2235
Fax: 815-858-3728
Address:  212 North Main Street
PO Box 501
Elizabeth
IL
61028
Peg Murphy
Retired Public Health Administrator, Jo Daviess County Health Department

Retired Public Health administrator, Jo Daviess County Health Department, Bachelors degree in Nursing 1972, Masters in Family and Community Health Nursing University of Iowa in 1981 and Masters in Public Health in 2004. 

Participated in emergency preparedness drills on regional and state level.

Member of the Jo Daviess County Medical Reserve Corps and emergency management courses . 

Email: pmurph8@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 815-777-3427
Cellphone: 563-599-8016
Address: 815 Franklin Street
Galena
IL
61036
Charles Pedersen
Business Consultant

Email: Pedersen.charles@yahoo.com
Phone: 708-712-7212
Address: 6079 N. Council Hill Rd.
Galena
IL
61036
Roger Peterson
Veterinary Associates

Email: Rpcp11@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 815-777-9569
Fax: 815-777-6773
Address: 1241 North Franklin Street
Galena
IL
61036
Jim Rigdon
City of Galena

Email: jrigdon@cityofgalena.org
Phone: 815-275-5346
Address: 312 ½ North Main
Galena
IL
61036
Teresa Riniker
East Dubuque Register

Theresa has worked as a reporter/editor for the past 20 years, first at the Galena Gazette, and currently for the Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, Iowa), where she is editor of the East Dubuque Register and in-house editor of the Territory Times (serving the Galena Territory).

She has served on the Jo Daviess County Extension Youth Board, the Jo Daviess County 911 Emergency Service forming committee, Galena School Board and Nativity BVM School Committee. She has worked as the Vinegar Hill Township Assessor and for Rainbow Ridge in Galena. She is a member of Galena Kiwanis Club (secretary) and Jo Daviess County League of Women Voters.

Raised in Jo Daviess County, she and her husband Lewis have lived on a farm between Galena and Menominee for over 30 years. They have nine children and five grandchildren.

Email: edregister@wcinet.com
Phone: 815-747-6691
Fax: 815-747-3215
Address: 141 Sinsinawa Avenue
East Dubuque
IL
61025
Dave Roling
Stephenson Service Company

Email: droling@stephensonfs.com
Phone: 815-369-4529
Address: 519 East Lena Street
Lena
IL
61048
Cal Schafer
Veterinary Associates S.C.

Email: Ceschafer@msn.com
Phone: 815-777-1349
Fax: 815-777-6773
Address: 11219 West Cross Road
Galena
IL
61036
Dan Schleicher
Elizabeth Area Ambulance & Elizabeth Fire Department

Email: dschleicherems@gmail.com
Phone: 815-238-1999
Fax: 815-858-2404
Address: 3318 S. Apple River Rd.
Elizabeth
IL
61028
Jessie Shekleton
Jo-Carroll Energy

Email:Jshekleton@jocarroll.com
Phone: 815-858-4141
Fax: 815-858-3877
Address: 793 US Route 20 West
Elizabeth
IL
61028
Doug Siegert
Rentech Nitrogen, LLC

Email:dsiegert@RNP.net
Phone:815-747-3101 ext. 255
Fax: 815-747-3110
Address: 16675 Hwy. 20 West
East Dubuque
IL
61025
Steve Silberman
Citizen

Email: silberman00@hotmail.com
Phone: 224-558-4392
Address: 17 Osage Ave.
Hanover
IL
61041
Major Al Simmert
The Salvation Army

Email: budsimmert@hotmail.com
Phone: 217-883-7714
Address: 106 West Exchange Street
Freeport
IL
61032
Drew Spidahl
Highland Ag Chemical

Email: dspidahl@yahoo.com
Phone: 815-947-3248
Fax: 815-947-3448
Address: 13276 U.S.Rte. 20 East
Stockton
IL
61085
Dusty Spidahl
Highland Ag Chemical

Email: dustyspidahl@gmail.com
Phone: 815-947-3248
Fax: 815-947-3448
Address: 13276 U.S.Rte. 20 East
Stockton
IL
61085
Brian Stewart
State Representative 89th District

Email: repstewart@gmail.com
Phone: 815-232-0774
Fax: 815-232-0777
Address: 50 West Douglas Street
Stewart Centre - Suite 101
Freeport
IL
61032
Kevin Turner
Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office

Email: Kturner@jodaviess.org
Phone: 815-777-2141
Fax: 815-777-9159
Address: 330 North Bench Street
Galena
IL
61036
Carl Winter
Mabas Division 49

Email: smfpd@mchsi.com
Phone: 815-845-2212
Address: PO Box 174
Scales Mound
IL
61075
Tom Winter
Galena Area Ambulance

Email: winter@galenalink.com
Phone: 815-777-1741
Fax: 815-777-3675
Address: 217 Summit Street
Galena
IL
61036
Don Zillig
Jo Daviess County Board

Email: dnkatlake@mchsi.com
Phone: 815-554-0143
Address: 535 West Heller Drive
East Dubuque
IL
61025