“The mission of this Department is to promote the economic
growth and stability in Illinois, one that is fully aligned with
my efforts for the past 35 years,” said Director Mays. “I am
honored that Governor Bruce Rauner asked me to serve the people
of Illinois as leader of this Department.”
Mays led the Illinois Business Roundtable (IBRT) for the past 16
years. The major policy focus of the IBRT has been education
improvement and workforce development.
Mays holds a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University in
History. He lives in Quincy and prior to his appointment as
Director of IDES, served as the Vice President on the Quincy
Public School Board.
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