Mundelein's Ortega named to Illinois Association of Park Districts' board

Jesse Ortega, president of the Mundelein Park & Recreation District, recently was elected to the Illinois Association of Park Districts' board of trustees.

As a trustee, Ortega will assist the association with its mission of advancing Illinois park districts, forest preserves, conservation, recreation and special recreation agencies in their ability to preserve natural resources and improve the quality of life for people in Illinois. He will work with the 18-member board to advise the association in providing service, research, advocacy, public awareness and educational programs to its membership of 360 park, recreation and conservation agencies and more than 100 affiliated business partners.

"Jesse's dedication to the park, recreation and conservation field is reflected in the outstanding commitment he displays as a commissioner for the Mundelein Park & Recreation District," Peter Murphy, IAPD president and CEO, said in a news release. "We are fortunate to have his skills and expertise guiding the mission of parks, recreation and conservation statewide."