A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner:

Governor Announces Appointments

CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner announced today he has made appointments to the Illinois State University Board of Trustees and the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.

 Name: Robert Dobski

Position: Board of Trustees – Illinois State University

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed Robert Dobski to the Illinois State University Board of Trustees. Dobski is a former member of the board and is currently a member of ISU’s Foundation Board.

Dobski is the owner and operator of McDonald’s franchises in central Illinois. In addition, he’s held a number of leadership positions within the corporation and on the Ronald McDonald House Charities. As a franchise owner, he understands the importance of running day-to-day operations while implementing a long-term strategic plan.

Dobski is a graduate of DePaul University. He lives in Bloomington.

Name: Mary Ann Louderback

Position: Board of Trustees – Illinois State University

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed Mary Ann Louderback to the Board of Trustees at Illinois State University. Louderback is a three-time ISU alumnus and has extensive experience in education policy, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the board.

Louderback has worked for students in the State of Illinois for more than 20 years in a variety of positions. Most recently, she was a commissioner on the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, which helps make college more accessible and affordable to Illinois families. She also served for seven years on the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board. Prior to that she was a senior policy adviser on education to Governor Edgar, and was the governor’s liaison to higher education across the state.

Louderback started her career in education as a fifth grade science teacher in the Dwight Elementary School District. She also taught seventh and eighth graders in the Cook County School District #99.

Louderback earned a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and Ph.D. in education from Illinois State University. She lives in Cary [and is married to former State Senator Jack Schaffer].

Name: J. Bradley Burzynski

Position: Member – Health Facilities and Services Review Board

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed former Illinois State Senator J. Bradley Burzynski to the Health Facilities and Services Review Board. As a long-time advocate for increasing rural health options, Burzynski will bring a valuable perspective to the board.

Burzynski served the people of north central Illinois as a member of the House of Representatives from 1990 to 1993, and was elected state senator and served from 1993 to 2011. He served as the assistant minority leader of the Illinois Senate. He is also the former minority spokesman for the Licensed Activities Committee, which regulates physicians, nurses and other health professionals.

Prior to serving in the General Assembly, Burzynski worked for the DeKalb County Farm Bureau as the Governmental Affairs Director, and the Clinton County Farm Bureau as the Farm Bureau Manager.

Burzynski graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University. He lives in Rochelle.