Robert W. Pritchard

Robert W. Pritchard (born February 2, 1945) is a Republican politician who serves on the Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees. He was previously a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 70th district from December 2003 until July 2018.[2] The 70th district included parts of DeKalb County, Kane and Boone counties.[3]

This article is about the politician. For the composer, see Bob Pritchard (composer).
Robert Pritchard
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 70th district
In office
December 2003 (2003-December) – July 2018 (2018-July)
Preceded byDavid Wirsing
Succeeded byJeff Keicher
Chairman of the DeKalb County Board
In office
December 1998 (1998-Dec) – December 2003 (2003-Dec)
Preceded byGeorge Daugherty
Succeeded byDennis Sands
Personal details
Born (1945-03-31) March 31, 1945
Virgil Township, Illinois,[1] U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Mary Pritchard
ChildrenTwo
ResidenceHinckley, Illinois, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Illinois
Occupationbusinessman

Early life, education and career

Pritchard was born February 2, 1945 in Aurora, Illinois. He grew up on a farm near Hinckley, Illinois. Pritchard majored in communications at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and earned both a bachelors and masters degree. His wife, Mary, is an Associate Dean at Northern Illinois University. They have two grown sons.

After graduation, Pritchard returned to work on the family farm, but also began working as a radio and TV broadcaster for local stations. In keeping with his expertise, Pritchard delivered the farming updates and local weather reports. He also worked in various marketing, public relations and community relation roles at DEKALB Genetics Corporation/Monsanto Company and for several universities.

Political career

Pritchard served on the Hinckley-Big Rock Board of Education and was elected to a leadership position for the DeKalb County Farm Bureau. He was elected to the DeKalb County Board and served as its chairman. In December 2003, Pritchard was appointed to the Illinois House of Representatives after the passing of David A. Wirsing.[4] He was active in such issues as early childhood and education, health care, conservation, the environment, job creation, and protecting the manufacturing industry. He serves as Republican spokesman on the State Government Administration Committee and is co-chair of the Legislative Education Caucus, which he helped form. He announced his retirement from the Illinois General Assembly.[5] He resigned from the Illinois House of Representatives on July 1, 2018, to accept an appointment to the Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees.[2]

References
  1. http://www.pritchardstaterep.org/about
  2. Miller, Rich (July 2, 2018). "Rauner appoints two HGOP legislators to posts in past few days". Capitol Fax. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  3. "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 35" (PDF). May 18, 2011. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  4. Lehman, Chirs. "Illinois House, 70th District: Bob Pritchard". Northern Public Radio. DeKalb, Illinois. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  5. Finke, Doug (August 5, 2017). "Statehouse Insider: Sending the bill let the arguments begin in earnest". The State Journal-Register. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
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