Jim Eby, Director of Planning and Development

Jim is responsible for the strategic planning of the park district system and the development and implementation of the Capital Development Plan (CDP). He uses this planning instrument when developing strategies to complete the master plan. The CDP is a support tool that permits the Board and Staff to plan for expenditures in a manner that is effective and fiscally responsible.

Memberships:

• Illinois Park and Recreation Association
• Midwest Institute of Park Executives
• United States Golf Association

Education:

• A.A. Theatre/Education, Illinois Valley Community College
• B.S. Recreation Services, George Williams College

• My guiltiest pleasure is ... my 1972 BSA motorcycle
• If I could meet any one person it would be ... the late Senator Paul Simon
• Hometown ... Streator, Illinois
• Favorite movie ... "The Quiet Man" with John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara