Wayne Rosenthal (politician)

Wayne Rosenthal
Member of the
Illinois House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 2023 (2023-January)
Preceded byCharles Meier (redistricted)
Constituency108th district (2023–present)
In office
January 2011 (2011-January) – January 19, 2015 (2015-January-19)
Preceded byBetsy Hannig
Succeeded byAvery Bourne
Constituency95th district (2013–2015)
98th district (2011–2013)
Personal details
Born (1950-05-16) May 16, 1950 (age 74)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMarcia Rosenthal
Children3
Residence(s)Morrisonville, Illinois, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Illinois Springfield
ProfessionFarmer
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/service Air National Guard
Years of service1971–2001
Rank Brigadier General
Unit 170th Fighter Squadron

For the American former MLB pitcher and pitching coach, see Wayne Rosenthal.

Wayne Arthur Rosenthal is an American politician and retired military officer. He is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives. He was sworn into office January 2023 and previously served in this position from January 2011 to January 2015.

Early and personal life

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Wayne Arthur Rosenthal[1] was born May 16, 1950.[2][3] He has a bachelor's degree in math from the University of Illinois Springfield. He spent his career running a family farm. Prior to his election to the General Assembly he served as a trustee of Lincoln Land Community College. Rosenthal and his wife Marcia are the parents of three children.

Political career

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In 2009, Rosenthal was the sole Republican to file for the Republican nomination for the 98th district.[1] In the 2010 general election, Rosenthal defeated Democratic candidate and former Macoupin County coroner Charlie Landers with 15,235 votes to Landers’ 10,932 votes.[4]

He served in office from January 2011 until his resignation effective January 19, 2015 to head the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.[5] The Republican Representative Committee of the Republican Party of the 95th Representative District appointed law student Avery Bourne to the vacancy effective February 14, 2015.[6][7] Wayne Rosenthal served as Director of IDNR until March 3, 2019 when he was succeeded by J. B. Pritzker appointee Colleen Callahan.[8]

Rosenthal announced that he will run in the 2022 elections for the Illinois House of Representatives in the newly drawn 108th District. The new 108th district covers all of Menard County, and portions of Sangamon, Christian, Macoupin, and Montgomery Counties.[9] Rosenthal won the Republican nomination and the general election unopposed.[10][11]

Military career

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Rosenthal is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Fighter Weapons Instructor Course and undergraduate Navigator Training. He spent 18 years as a Weapons Systems Operator in the F-4 Phantom. He served for a time as the Commander of the 170th Fighter Squadron. He retired from the Illinois Air National Guard as 183rd logistics Group Commander with the rank of Brigadier General.[12]

References

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  1. ^ a b Schoenburg, Bernard (November 2, 2009). "February primary ballots to be lengthy". The State Journal-Register. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  2. ^ Kapos, Shia (May 17, 2023). "Birthdays". Politico Illinois Playbook. Retrieved September 17, 2024. And a h/t to current state Rep. Wayne Rosenthal, who celebrated Tuesday.
  3. ^ Bowman, Dale (January 17, 2015). "Rauner should withdraw Rosenthal nomination". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved September 17, 2024. Personal Information, Age: 64, Hometown: Morrisonville
  4. ^ Wetterich, Chris (November 3, 2010). "Republican Rosenthal wrests 98th state House district". The State Journal-Register. Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  5. ^ Miller, Rich (January 21, 2015). "It's official: Rosenthal appointed to top IDNR job". Capitol Fax. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  6. ^ Mapes, Tim (Chief Clerk of the House), ed. (February 17, 2015). "Resignations and Appointments" (PDF). Journal of the Illinois House of Representatives. 99 (11). Illinois House of Representatives: 6–10. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  7. ^ Staff Report (February 16, 2015). "22-year-old law student named to replace Rosenthal as state rep in 95th District". The State Journal-Register. Archived from the original on February 18, 2015. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  8. ^ E.C. Ortiz & Co., LLP. (June 30, 2019). "Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources Financial Audit of Capital Asset Account" (PDF). Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  9. ^ Kleimola, Leroy (January 9, 2022). "Rosenthal Announces Bid For New 108th District". Taylorville Daily News. Archived from the original on January 19, 2022. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
  10. ^ Matthews, Bernadette M. (Executive Director), ed. (July 29, 2022). Official Canvass of the Primary Election of June 28, 2022. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois State Board of Elections. p. 108. Retrieved January 4, 2024 – via Internet Archive.
  11. ^ Matthews, Bernadette M. (Executive Director) (December 5, 2022). Official Canvass General Election November 8, 2022. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 5, 2022 – via Internet Archive.
  12. ^ Miller, David R., ed. (November 2010). "National Rightward Swing is Muted in Illinois" (PDF). First Reading. 24 (2). Illinois Legislative Research Unit: 1. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
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