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Illinois
State Plant Regulatory Official
Scott Schirmer, (815) 787-5481
Serves on the National Plant Board, oversees state pest detection and regulatory activities and coordinates survey activities between government agencies, public and private organizations. Coordinates the state’s initial emergency response if an exotic pest is detected.
State Survey Coordinator
Kelly Estes, (217) 333-1005
Coordinates CAPS survey planning, execution and reporting as well as community outreach activities.
State Plant Health Director
Greg Rentschler, (847) 699-2417
Directs federal APHIS-PPQ pest detection and regulatory activities in cooperation with state officials, and coordinate the initial PPQ emergency response if an exotic pest is detected in the state.
Pest Survey Specialist
Nick Furlan, 847-699-2427
Provides technical support in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.
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