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MCEDC elects Dinsmore to board

Posted July 30, 2019 1:00 am

MCHENRY - McHenry County Economic Development Corp. recently elected Jill Dinsmore to its board of directors.

Dinsmore is president of JA Frate, which, along with its sister companies JA Logistics and JA Nationwide, provide full transportation and distribution services. The company was founded in 1971 as a local motor carrier, and has grown to 135 team members through the establishment of a nationwide brokerage division and multiple warehouse distribution facilities throughout McHenry County. The company recently expanded their primary distribution facility in McHenry and provides real-time inventory visibility and shipment tracking.

"Jill's knowledge of the logistics industry and of running a large business in McHenry County is nothing short of invaluable, and we're excited to welcome her as a member of our board," said MCEDC Chairman Mark Saladin.

Dinsmore joins board members Chairman Mark Saladin (Zanck Coen Wright & Saladin PC), Vice Chairman Brad Heldt (Home State Bank), Secretary Mark Steadman (Stan's LPS Midwest), Treasurer Keith Hogan (Crystal Lake Bank & Trust), Peter Austin (McHenry County), Dr. Clinton Gabbard (McHenry County College), Jennifer Hall (Mercy Health System), Sharmella Harris (Scot Forge), Dave Johnson (Village of Huntley), John McCann (ComEd), Jim Ringness (Northwest Herald) Mike Skala (Innovative Component Sales & County Liaison) and Stephan Ballot (FLOCON, INC.).

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