Village Officials
Jeff Clarke, Mayor
Jeff’s family roots run deep in Pawnee. He graduated from Pawnee High School in 1981. Jeff went to work for his family’s business which was Bailey Auto Supply in Springfield. In 1990 Jeff began his career in public service going to work for the Illinois General Assembly where he is a Policy Analyst / Mail Coordinator for the Republican Leader where he is still employed.
Jeff’s family roots run deep in Pawnee. He graduated from Pawnee High School in 1981. Jeff went to work for his family’s business which was Bailey Auto Supply in Springfield. In 1990 Jeff began his career in public service going to work for the Illinois General Assembly where he is a Policy Analyst / Mail Coordinator for the Republican Leader where he is still employed.
Board Members
David D Skinner, Board Member
Age : 47
Resided at: Rural Fieldon, IL age 0-4
Rural Pawnee, age 4-25
In Pawnee, age 26-present
Attended: Pawnee schools K-12
Lincoln Land Community College
Employment: Self employed farmer
IL Dept. Of Revenue part time 1986-1987
Married with three children
Age : 47
Resided at: Rural Fieldon, IL age 0-4
Rural Pawnee, age 4-25
In Pawnee, age 26-present
Attended: Pawnee schools K-12
Lincoln Land Community College
Employment: Self employed farmer
IL Dept. Of Revenue part time 1986-1987
Married with three children
Cara Burnley, Board Member
Cara and her husband, Shawn, moved to Pawnee in 1999. She has been actively involved in the community, the school, and the Pawnee Christian Church. She has also been involved with the Chamber of Commerce for several years and owned a small business in Pawnee for almost 4 years.
She is currently a stay at home mom to Mason and Tucker and operates a floral business from home that specifically caters to weddings and events.
She is serving as the Chairman of the Zoning committee and also is a member of the Gas and Water committee.
Cara and her husband, Shawn, moved to Pawnee in 1999. She has been actively involved in the community, the school, and the Pawnee Christian Church. She has also been involved with the Chamber of Commerce for several years and owned a small business in Pawnee for almost 4 years.
She is currently a stay at home mom to Mason and Tucker and operates a floral business from home that specifically caters to weddings and events.
She is serving as the Chairman of the Zoning committee and also is a member of the Gas and Water committee.
Phillip A. Thompson, Board Member
Long time resident of Pawnee. A Registered Professional Nurse with Internationally Recognized Certifications in the Operating Room (CNOR) and as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) is employed by Vertos Medical as the Director of Professional Education. Owns and operates the Pawnee Shotokan Karate Club, located on the square in Pawnee.
Married for 31 years to Terri with three children: Christy - Academic Advisor at Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, Indiana. Alexander- Currently in Graduate School at Emory University, Atlanta Georgia. Drew – Currently in college at Quincy University, Quincy Illinois.
Serving third consecutive elected term as a trustee. Chair of Parks, Sewers and part of the Police Labor Negotiating team.
Long time resident of Pawnee. A Registered Professional Nurse with Internationally Recognized Certifications in the Operating Room (CNOR) and as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) is employed by Vertos Medical as the Director of Professional Education. Owns and operates the Pawnee Shotokan Karate Club, located on the square in Pawnee.
Married for 31 years to Terri with three children: Christy - Academic Advisor at Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, Indiana. Alexander- Currently in Graduate School at Emory University, Atlanta Georgia. Drew – Currently in college at Quincy University, Quincy Illinois.
Serving third consecutive elected term as a trustee. Chair of Parks, Sewers and part of the Police Labor Negotiating team.
Troy Squires, Board Member
Troy returned back to his roots in 2013 and was appointed to the Village Board to fill out a vacated term. He was elected to a new term in 2015. Troy's parents, Bud and Linda, have been life-long residents of Pawnee and graduated from Pawnee High School in 1981. He has worked at Kincaid Generation since 1982. Prior to moving back, Troy resided in Divernon for over 20 years. While in Divernon, he volunteered for many organizations. He retired as a Captain from the Divernon Fire Department; he was Divernon Homecoming Chairman for many years and a member of the Sportmens Club. Troy is married to Tammy and has two children.
Troy returned back to his roots in 2013 and was appointed to the Village Board to fill out a vacated term. He was elected to a new term in 2015. Troy's parents, Bud and Linda, have been life-long residents of Pawnee and graduated from Pawnee High School in 1981. He has worked at Kincaid Generation since 1982. Prior to moving back, Troy resided in Divernon for over 20 years. While in Divernon, he volunteered for many organizations. He retired as a Captain from the Divernon Fire Department; he was Divernon Homecoming Chairman for many years and a member of the Sportmens Club. Troy is married to Tammy and has two children.
Pat Murphy, Board Member
Bio coming soon.
Bio coming soon.
Josh Leach, Board Member
Bio coming soon.
Bio coming soon.
Devona Martin, Clerk
Born and raised in Barry, Illinois, Devona graduated from Western Illinois University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Business. In 1996, she moved to Pawnee. She married Jason Martin the following year. Devona worked in the banking industry until 1998 when she was hired by State Farm Insurance as a Fire Claim Representative. Devona was appointed as Village Clerk in June 2009 by Mayor Jeff Clarke.
Devona and her husband have 3 sons. Twins, Blayne and Baylee that were born in April 2000 and Breck was born in March 2007.
Born and raised in Barry, Illinois, Devona graduated from Western Illinois University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Business. In 1996, she moved to Pawnee. She married Jason Martin the following year. Devona worked in the banking industry until 1998 when she was hired by State Farm Insurance as a Fire Claim Representative. Devona was appointed as Village Clerk in June 2009 by Mayor Jeff Clarke.
Devona and her husband have 3 sons. Twins, Blayne and Baylee that were born in April 2000 and Breck was born in March 2007.
Kelly Thein, Office Manager & Treasurer
Kelly has been employed with the Village of Pawnee since 1998. She was hired with the Police Department as a full-time dispatcher and later accepted a position at Pawnee Assembly of God as their Financial Secretary. Kelly continued to work for the department part-time until she was hired back full-time as the Village’s Office Manager and Treasurer.
Kelly has resided in Pawnee since the summer of 1977 and married Kitt Thein in 1995. They’re the proud parents of five boys and have had the pleasure of helping raise two girls. They now have the added pleasure of being grandparents.
Kelly attends the Pawnee Assembly of God Church and is involved with their outreach ministries such as the Annual Children’s Fall Festival and Public Memorial Day Picnic.
Kelly has been employed with the Village of Pawnee since 1998. She was hired with the Police Department as a full-time dispatcher and later accepted a position at Pawnee Assembly of God as their Financial Secretary. Kelly continued to work for the department part-time until she was hired back full-time as the Village’s Office Manager and Treasurer.
Kelly has resided in Pawnee since the summer of 1977 and married Kitt Thein in 1995. They’re the proud parents of five boys and have had the pleasure of helping raise two girls. They now have the added pleasure of being grandparents.
Kelly attends the Pawnee Assembly of God Church and is involved with their outreach ministries such as the Annual Children’s Fall Festival and Public Memorial Day Picnic.
Michelle Featherston, Office Assistant
Michelle was born and raised in Pawnee and graduated with the Class of '76. She started with the Village in 1996 as a Police Dispatcher, transferring to the Billing Clerk position in 1998. She was a volunteer EMT for Pawnee Sangamac Ambulance and Pawnee Fire Department for eleven years. She has a part-time photography business, Featherston Photos, located in her home. Michelle and her husband David have a son, Dalton, a daughter, Miranda, and a son-in-law Darrek. She also has five wonderful grandchildren, Jordan, Mason, Alyssa, Drake and Briar along with two step-granddaughters, Maddie and Mag.
Michelle was born and raised in Pawnee and graduated with the Class of '76. She started with the Village in 1996 as a Police Dispatcher, transferring to the Billing Clerk position in 1998. She was a volunteer EMT for Pawnee Sangamac Ambulance and Pawnee Fire Department for eleven years. She has a part-time photography business, Featherston Photos, located in her home. Michelle and her husband David have a son, Dalton, a daughter, Miranda, and a son-in-law Darrek. She also has five wonderful grandchildren, Jordan, Mason, Alyssa, Drake and Briar along with two step-granddaughters, Maddie and Mag.
Zoning Board
Mike Roate
Mike is a native of Sangamon County and has lived in Pawnee a total of 15 years. He and his wife, Lori,are theparents of two children: Tiffany, 25 and Lucas, age 12. Mike is the Chief Fiscal Officer at the Illinois State Board of Elections and has been working in State fiscal administration since 1987. In his spare time (ha) Mike enjoys fishing, traveling and classic cars......he is a board member of the Central Illinois Mustangers association, and is currently the Chairman of the annual Pawnee Prairie Days Festival car show.'
Mike is a native of Sangamon County and has lived in Pawnee a total of 15 years. He and his wife, Lori,are theparents of two children: Tiffany, 25 and Lucas, age 12. Mike is the Chief Fiscal Officer at the Illinois State Board of Elections and has been working in State fiscal administration since 1987. In his spare time (ha) Mike enjoys fishing, traveling and classic cars......he is a board member of the Central Illinois Mustangers association, and is currently the Chairman of the annual Pawnee Prairie Days Festival car show.'
Tom Tindell
Pawnee resident over 22 years
Married - March of 1986
Wife: Dana Hill Tindell
Sons: Zach & Joe
License – Plumbing
License – Water Well Installer
Business owner since 1996
Lions Club Member for 12 years
Scouting Organization for 19 years
Pawnee resident over 22 years
Married - March of 1986
Wife: Dana Hill Tindell
Sons: Zach & Joe
License – Plumbing
License – Water Well Installer
Business owner since 1996
Lions Club Member for 12 years
Scouting Organization for 19 years
Herb Brust
Pat Murphy
Michelle Schober
Pat Murphy
Michelle Schober
Employees
Sewer Department
Gary Eby, Supervisor
Employed 1985 |
Steve Haney
Employed 1988 |
Street Department
Jeff Schober, Supervisor
Employed 2001 |
Robert Boarman
Employed 2013 |
Gas & Water Department
Andy Lee, Supervisor
Employed 2005 
Tim Vidmar
Employed 2014 |
Travis Simpson
Employed 2007 |
