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Revision as of 00:27, 13 January 2015
Leslie Munger | |
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| 9th Comptroller of Illinois | |
| Assumed office January 12, 2015 | |
| Governor | Bruce Rauner |
| Preceded by | Jerome Stermer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 5, 1956 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Lincolnshire, Illinois |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois (BS) Northwestern University (MBA) |
| Occupation | Business Executive, Politician |
Leslie Geissler Munger[1] is the Comptroller for the State of Illinois. She was appointed by Bruce Rauner to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judy Baar Topinka.[2][1]
Career
Munger is a former corporate executive for Helene Curtis and Unilever.[2] She oversaw the United States hair care business for Helene Curtis from 1984 to 2001 under former CEO Ron Gidwitz.[2]
Political career
In 2014, Munger ran for the Illinois House of Representatives in the 59th District against incumbent Democrat Carol Sente but narrowly lost.[3][1]
After the sudden death of Comproller Judy Baar Topinka, then-Governor-elect Bruce Rauner appointed Munger as Comptroller.[2] She was sworn in on January 12, 2015, the same date as Rauner and the other elected officials.[4]
References
- ^ a b c (January 5, 2015) - "Rauner to Appoint Leslie Munger as Next Illinois Comptroller". WGNtv.com. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Pearson, Rick & By Monique Garcia (January 5, 2015) - "Former Executive to Serve as State Comptroller, Vows to Be 'Guardian'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
- ^ Finke, Doug (January 5, 2015) - "Bruce Rauner Selects Leslie Munger as Next Illinois Comptroller". Rockford Register-Star. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
- ^ (January 12, 2015) - "Bruce Rauner Sworn in As Governor: "I Am Ready to Go to Work For You"". NBC Chicago. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
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