Wayne Rosenthal (politician)

For the American former MLB pitcher and pitching coach, see Wayne Rosenthal.

Wayne Rosenthal
Member of the
Illinois House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 2023 (2023-January)
Preceded byCharles Meier (redistricted)
Constituency108th district (2023-present)
In office
January 2011 (2011-January) – January 2015 (2015-January)
Preceded byBetsy Hannig
Succeeded byAvery Bourne
Constituency95th district (2013-2015)
98th district (2011–2013)
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMarcia Rosenthal
Children3
Residence(s)Morrisonville, Illinois, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Illinois Springfield
ProfessionFarmer
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/service Air National Guard
Years of service1971–2001
Rank Brigadier General
Unit 170th Fighter Squadron

Wayne Arthur Rosenthal is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives from January 2011 until his resignation in January 2015 to head the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.[1]

The Republican Representative Committee of the Republican Party of the 95th Representative District appointed law student Avery Bourne to the vacancy effective February 14, 2015.[2][3] Wayne Rosenthal served as Director of IDNR until March 3, 2019 when he was succeeded by J.B. Pritzker appointee Colleen Callahan.[4]

Rosenthal announced that he will run in the 2022 elections for the Illinois House of Representatives in the newly drawn 108th District. The new 108th district covers all of Menard County, and portions of Sangamon, Christian, Macoupin, and Montgomery Counties.[5]

Rosenthal had a bachelor's degree in math from the University of Illinois Springfield. He spent his career running a family farm, and was a brigadier general in the Illinois National Guard. Prior to his election to the General Assembly he served as a trustee of Lincoln Land Community College. Rosenthal and his wife Marcia are the parents of three children.

References
  1. Miller, Rich (January 21, 2015). "It's official: Rosenthal appointed to top IDNR job". Capitol Fax. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  2. Mapes, Tim (Chief Clerk of the House), ed. (February 17, 2015). "Resignations and Appointments" (PDF). Journal of the Illinois House of Representatives. Illinois House of Representatives. 99 (11): 6–10. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  3. Miller, Rich (February 17, 2015). "Rosenthal replacement named". Capitol Fax. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
  4. "Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources Financial Audit of Capital Asset Account" (PDF). Illinois General Assembly. June 30, 2019. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  5. Kleimola, Leroy (January 9, 2022). "Rosenthal Announces Bid For New 108th District". Taylorville Daily News. Retrieved January 9, 2022.


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