Robert “Bob” Rita, Supervisor

Robert “Bob” Rita is the youngest son of the late John and Rose Rita, longtime public servants who taught Bob the value of hard work and service to the community. Rita graduated from Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, Moraine Valley Community  College in Palos Hills, and is currently completing his Bachelors Degree at Governors State University. Representative Rita has been employed as both a Truck Driver and a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Cook County Highway Department. Rita also serves as State Representative for the 28th District. 

Angel Infante, Assessor

Mechanical engineer educated in both Peru & Germany. Fluent in Spanish & a working knowledge of German. He facilitates outreach campaigns to the townships’ Hispanic community.    

LaTroy Robinson, Clerk

LaTroy Robinson is a lifelong resident of Riverdale and has previously served as School District 133 Board President.

Rosalind Priest, Trustee

Calumet Park resident for over 35 years; member of Apostolic Church of Christ; retired from the University of Illinois, 20 years of service; active member, Carpenter/Aberdeen block club.  

Mark Patoska, Trustee

Mark Patoska served as a senior research associate for the Civic Federation in Chicago. He is a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy, and was an alderman for the City of Blue Island, where he served as the chair of the Finance Committee and as a member of the Community Development Committee. He also was a public safety officer for Metro South Medical Center in Blue Island. After graduating from Moraine Valley, Patoska earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dominican University and a Master of Public Administration from DePaul University.

 

Johnathan Shaw, Trustee

Jonathan Shaw is a lifelong resident of Calumet Park. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Chicago State University and while attending college worked as a groundskeeper for the Parks and Recreation Department for the village of Calumet Park. Jonathan worked his way up – becoming Director of the department – where he has served for the past thirteen
years.