Michael W. Frerichs

Michael W. Frerichs DEMDemocrat

Treasurer

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Michael W. FrerichsDEMDemocrat Treasurer
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Michael W. Frerichs (born July 28, 1973) is an American politician serving his third term as the State Treasurer of Illinois, after taking office on January 12, 2015. Before being elected treasurer, he was a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 52nd District from 2007 until 2015. The district, located in Champaign and Vermilion counties, includes all or parts of Champaign, Danville, Georgetown, Gifford, Rantoul, Thomasboro, and Urbana.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
Yale University
BA
1991 - 1995
National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Attended
Past Positions1 - 5 of 5
Treasurer
State of Illinois
2015 - Current
Senator
Illinois State Senate
2007 - 2015
Auditor
Champaign County
2002 - 2007
Member
Champaign County Board
Teacher
Rantoul Township High School
1995 - 1997
Other Experience1 - 12 of 12
Member
Executive Committee of the National Association of State Treasurers
Current
Member
National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers, and Treasurers
Current
Member
College Savings Plan Network
Current
Member
National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators
Current
Trustee
Illinois State Board of Investment
Current
Member
Rotary International
Former Co-Chair
Enterprise Zone Extension Committee, Illinois State Senate
Former Member
Licensed Activities Committee, Illinois State Senate
Former Member
Procurement Committee, Illinois State Senate
Former Chair
Agriculture and Conservation Committee, Illinois State Senate
Former Chair
Higher Education Committee, Illinois State Senate
Former Member
Subcommittee on Pensions, Illinois State Senate
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