Oak Brook, Illinois, November 30, 2021 – At a Special Village Board Meeting on November 29, 2021 the Village Board unanimously approved the appointment of Greg E. Summers to the Village Manager Position.
Greg Summers presently serves as the Assistant Village Manager at the Village of Orland Park. He has held that position since 2019. Previous to the Village of Orland Park Mr. Summers worked at the
Village of Barrington holding the position of Director of Development Services from 2013 to 2019 and Director of Engineering and Building from 2008 to 2013. He has a Masters of Urban Planning degree from the University of Wisconsin and a Bachelor of Arts – Architecture degree from Washington University.
Police Chief James Kruger stated, “I would like to formally welcome Mr. Summers to the Village of Oak Brook and wish him the very best of luck as he relieves me from my time as Interim Manager. It has been an honor serving the village in this dual role for the past six months.”
The Village Manager Selection Committee, chaired by Trustee Suresh Reddy did a complete and thorough vetting process in selecting Greg Summers and chose him for his experience, knowledge and professionalism. With more than 17 years involvement in local government in Illinois he is uniquely qualified to take on the challenges affecting Oak Village Of Oak Brook.
We would also like to thank Police Chief Kruger for stepping in as Interim Village Manager guiding the Village through the daily operations and also for his insight and assistance in the Village Manager search process.