 Democrat Bob Flider served in the Illinois House from 2003 to 2011,
representing a central Illinois district.Quinn called Flider a
"tireless, effective leader for rural farming communities."
Flider also served as mayor of Mount Zion from 1995 to 2003. He
started his career as a reporter with the Mattoon Journal Gazette
and Charleston Times-Courier.
He's worked since last year at a nonprofit organization that
promotes technology access in rural communities.
Flider will replace the acting director, H.W. Devlin. Tom
Jennings retired from the post in October after 33 years with the
department and three as director.
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