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New
President Announced
Jim Peters to Succeed
Landmarks
Illinois Board of Directors Chairman, Rolf Achilles,
announced on July 10th Jim Peters as the new president and
chief executive officer (CEO) of the Landmarks Illinois,
the state’s leading voice for historic preservation.
Previously serving as director of Preservation Planning,
Peters will succeed outgoing President and CEO, David
Bahlman, who announced his retirement in February 2008.
“The Executive Search Committee and Board of Directors
had a challenging decision to make among the pool of
candidates,” said Achilles. “Jim is respected statewide
and nationally for his preservation experience and
leadership. We are confident he is the right candidate
to lead Landmarks Illinois and its dedicated and
talented staff.”
Peters has been with Landmarks Illinois since 2001 and
is an adjunct professor with the School of the Art
Institute of Chicago and University of Illinois at
Chicago. Prior to joining Landmarks, Peters worked for
the Chicago Department of Planning and Development for
11 years in a variety of roles including director of
Central Area Planning, Long-Range Planning Division;
coordinating planner, Landmarks Division; and deputy
commissioner, Landmarks Division. With a Bachelors
degree in architecture from Texas A&M University and a
Masters in city planning from the University of
Illinois-Urbana, Peters has over 30 years experience as
a city planner and preservationist.
“Jim is a proven leader who has served as an integral
part of the Landmarks Illinois team for many years,”
said Bahlman. “He is a strong advocate and a
preservationist at heart. His impressive track record of
working with developers, planners, and the public
throughout Illinois will help continue the success of
Landmarks Illinois.”
Peters will take over as president and CEO on July 15,
where he will be in charge of the organization’s budget,
staff, advocacy, fundraising, marketing, programs, and
management/operation of the historic Ludwig Mies van der
Rohe’s Farnsworth House.
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