Waubonsee board honors James Pilmer for his service and dedication

Sugar Grove - The Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees honored long-serving board member James Pilmer during their board meeting on Nov. 18 where they also approved his resignation from the board.

The Aurora resident has served as an elected member of the board for 22 years, serving as vice chair for 11 years and as a member of the policy committee throughout his tenure.

During the meeting, board members passed a resolution recognizing him for his decades of service.

The resolution commending Pilmer for his service states that he "has given an extraordinary amount of volunteer time, expertise and service to Waubonsee Community College," and that Pilmer "is known for his leadership and dedication in bringing the Board of Trustees his expertise and knowledge of the Waubonsee community, which has greatly aided Waubonsee's partnerships and collaboration."

In a letter written last month to the board and Waubonsee President Dr. Christine Sobek, Pilmer cited his recent appointment as executive director of the Fox Valley Park District as reason for his resignation.

He originally came to Waubonsee as a student athlete, graduated and then volunteered for the Alumni Association. His leadership at Waubonsee has spanned 33 years.

In addition to his service on the board, he also served seven years as a member of the Waubonsee Foundation Board of Directors, including one year as vice president and three years as president.