Libertarian Party of Illinois State Officials

The Libertarian Party exists because people care enough about liberty to make it happen. State leadership positions are described below along with current officeholders.

State Chair (Chair@LPIllinois.org) — Lupe Diaz

As Chief Executive Officer for the party, the State Chair presides over official Party meetings, is an ex officio member of all committees, and is responsible for coordinating the activities of the party officers. The State Chair also supervises the activities of paid contractors and/or employees of the party. Aside from communications handled by the Secretary and Public Relations Director, the State Chair is the official spokesperson for party.

Vice Chair (ViceChair@LPIllinois.org) — Matt Ervin

The Vice Chair may represent the Chair when he is unavailable, the Vice Chair is an ex officio member of all committees.

Secretary (Secretary@LPIllinois.org) — Kent McMillen

The Secretary records and keeps all minutes from official party meetings and maintains official documents such as bylaws and important non-financial records. The Secretary also handles all official party correspondence and officially "credentials" members at the annual business meeting.

Deputy Secretary — Maggie Kohls

Treasurer (Treasurer@LPIllinois.org) — Matthew Skopek

The Treasurer collects and deposits all monies received by the Party, disburses all monies owed and payable by the Party, reports financial status, files Federal Election Commission and/or State Board of Elections reports, and maintains financial records in accordance with Generally-Accepted Accounting Principles.

Deputy Treasurer — Julie Fox

Division Directors: (appointed/hired by State Chair)

Political Director (Campaigns@LPIllinois.org) — Lex Green

The Political Director seeks and cultivates Libertarian candidates for statewide and local offices, recruits and coordinates volunteers to assist with campaign activities, and acts as an information resource for party members interested in running for office. Managing state-wide petition drives and challenges are also duties of the Political Director.

Opportunity Knocks

If you are interested in any of the open offices or in assisting the State Chair or any of the current Directors, email the State Chair or the individual Director or contact us.