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The Enger Family


I was born in Aurora, Illinois in 1960, graduated from high school in 1980 and have worked as a Union Ironworker for over 25 years. I was elected to the DuPage County Board in 2008 and I represent District 6. I served in the U.S.M.C. from 1983-1986 and was a member of the Presidential Security Forces and also a member of the U.S.M.C. Silent Drill Team in Washington, D.C. I volunteered for a second tour in the U.S.M.C. for Desert Shield/Desert Storm and was highly decorated for my service. Locally, I am a Democratic Precinct Committeeman in Winfield Township. I am a lifetime member of VFW Post 1197 in Batavia, IL, a member of the DuPage County Marines Corp League, a member of First Division Cantigny Post 556 American Legion, and a member of the Winfield Township Democratic Organization. I have been a Union Ironworker for over 25 years with Local #393 in Aurora, IL and I am the Co founder of the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton, IL. I have been married to my wife Trudy for 15 years and we have four sons ages 8-13.

Experience

  • DuPage County Board Member District 6 (largest District in DuPage County)
  • DuPage County Health and Human Services Committee
  • DuPage County Development Committee
  • Vice Chairman of DuPage County Legislative Committee
  • DuPage County Public Transit Committee
  • DuPage County Economic Development Committee
  • DuPage County Affordable Housing Committee
  • DuPage County Community Development Committee
  • Presidential Security Forces (Washington, D.C.)
  • Silent Drill Team (Washington, D.C. / requirement for membership is top 5% of Marine Corp)
  • Anti-Terrorist Training (Quantico, VA)
  • Nuclear and Biochemical Training (Quantico, VA)
  • Accounting and Money Management Certified Course (Washington, D.C.)
  • Civil Disturbance Reaction and Counter Measures Course
  • I have lobbied for non for profit Veteran organizations in Springfield and Washington, D.C. for bills and benefitsVolunteering
  • Desert Shield/Desert Storm Volunteer

Volunteering

  • Desert Shield/Desert Storm
  • 4th Degree Knights of Columbus
  • Member of Support our Troops (Naperville, IL)
  • Member of Batavia Cares (sends care packages to our troops)
  • Member of Wounded Soldiers Foundation of Illinois
  • Board Member of DuPage Veterans Memorial Board

Awards (see also "Awards" page)

  • American Legion Award
  • National Defense Medal
  • Good Conduct Medal
  • Southwest Asia Service Medal
  • Desert Shield/Desert Storm Medal
  • Liberators of Kuwait Medal
  • Numerous Citation Awards of Excellence and Above the Call of Duty Award
  • Appointed Honorary Kentucky Colonel by Governor of Kentucky
  • Kuwait Freedom Medal
  • The Marine Corp Expeditionary Medal