Jeffrey Thorsen: Candidate Profile

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Note: Answers provided have not been edited for grammar, misspellings or typos. In some instances, candidate claims that could not be immediately verified have been omitted. Jump to:BioQA Bio City: Crystal LakeWebsite: JeffreyTThorsen.comOffice sought: McHenry County Treasurer Age: 55Family: One son, Adam, age 10Occupation: Banker, Vice President, FitrstMerit N.AEducation: Northern Illinois University , B.S., Cum Laude, Major: Finance, Minor: Philosophy. Northern Illinois University, MBA: Finance.Civic involvement: President, Crystal Lake Lions Club; Treasurer, Salvation Army of McHenry County; Treasurer and First Vice President , Horizons for the Blind;Board Member, McHenry County Police Charities.Elected offices held: Councilman of the City of Crystal Lake, May 1999-Present; Republican Precinct Committeeman.Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: No.Questions Answers Why are you running for this office? Is there a particular issue that motivates you, and if so, what is that?I am a candidate for McHenry County Treasurer for several reasons. I will be a full time Treasurer who will be fiscally responsible in managing the operations of the Treasurer's Office to realize cost savings and improve its efficiency. I will ensure that the County's investments are safely invested with maximized returns. I will improve the transparency of where our tax dollars go and provide easier access to financial information.What differentiates you most from your opponents in the race?I have worked in the private sector banking industry in McHenry County for 26 years. I currently manage a bank branch that consistently ranks in the highest percentile in third party customer survey results. In my career, I have managed a 70 million dollar commercial loan portfolio and a 42 million dollar branch. Since 1999, I have been an elected Councilman of the City of Crystal Lake and take great pride in my record of fiscally conservative action. I am a qualified candidate with a proven track record.What would you change about the way the office operates? Why?I intend to manage the operations of the Treasurer's Office to realize cost savings and improve its efficiency. I intend to work directly with the other McHenry County offices including the Assessor's and Recorder's offices to improve customer service for all stakeholders.What makes you qualified for the position?*Professional background in the private financial industry for 26 years. *MBA in Finance from Northern Illinois University. *Community commitment. *Integrity*Very strong work ethicDescribe your investment strategy for county funds.I will invest public funds in a manner which will provide the highest investment return with the maximum security while meeting the daily cash flow demands of the County and conforming to all Illinois statutes and County ordinances governing the investment of public funds.Finally, is there anything we haven't asked about that you feel we should know?I have lived and worked in McHenry County my entire life and would be honored to represent the citizens of this County as the next McHenry County Treasurer. Thank you for your support.