West Peoria Residents' Association

• President: David Graham Pittman
• Vice President: Lynn Dempsey
• Vice President: Beth Gilbert
• Treasurer: Maggie Moore
• Secretary: Loretta Fehl

David Graham Pittman

 David and his family, Teresa Smith and 13-year-old Annelyse, have lived in West Peoria since 2003. David is a registered nurse in the St. Francis Hospital’s Cardiovascular ICU. After spending 13 months on a working vacation in Honolulu, David and his family returned to West Peoria in July 2006 with the goal of helping to keep West Peoria a safe, friendly place to live. David’s many experiences will help him serve this community. From 1996 to 2000, David served on the Peoria Park Board representing West Peoria, central Peoria, and the Averyville area. Active in local environmental groups, David served as the past president of the Western Avenue Greenway Project (2004) and Lakeview Wilds, Inc., (1998–2004). Since 1991, David has spent some of his free time restoring the natural areas of St Mary’s Cemetery on Sterling Avenue. David is interested in West Peoria’s economic development issues, especially efforts to increase the number of owner-occupied homes in this community.  Contact David at president@westpeoriaresidents.org.

Lynn Dempsey

 Lynn, born and raised in West Peoria, graduated from St. Marks Grade School, the Academy of Our Lady, and Bradley University. After working for Caterpillar until 1983, Lynn worked for five years in southern California as the controller and chief financial officer of several small start-up companies. In 1988, she turned to management consulting and is currently self-employed in that industry. After spending 12 years in Atlanta, Georgia, Lynn returned to West Peoria in 2002 after her father’s death. After 18 years of traveling the United States and several other countries in connection with her employment, Lynn believes that West Peoria and the surrounding central Illinois region has great potential to retain and attract new residents and businesses. She is particularly interested in West Peoria’s economic development and in partnering with neighboring communities to realize this potential.   Lynn is a member of the City's Plan Commission.  Contact Lynn at mailto:vicepresident@westpeoriaresidents.org.

Beth Gilbert

Beth recently joined the Board of Directors.  As a native of Peoria, she has volunteered on the Peoria Economic Development Council in the past and now looks forward to bringing her experiences to West Peoria, where she also serves on the City's Plan Commission.  She has done development work for Goodwill, OSF Home Care and is currently the Director of Marketing and Development for the YMCA.  Contact Beth at vp2@westpeoriaresidents.org. 

Maggie Moore

Maggie and her husband Harry have lived in West Peoria for over 40 years. During this time Maggie has continuously been involved in community and civic activities. For the last six years, Maggie has served as treasurer for the West Peoria Residents' Association. She is also in charge of advertising for the West Peoria News. With the help of Lt. Gaa (then Deputy Gaa), Maggie formed the West Peoria Neighborhood Watch program and has coordinated the Night Out Against Crime for six years. She is a board member and Tail Twister in the West Peoria Lion's Club. Maggie was honored as the West Peoria July 4th Parade Grand Marshal in 2005.  Contact Maggie at treasurer@westpeoriaresidents.org.

Loretta Fehl

 Loretta and her husband Walt, West Peoria residents for thirteen years, have four children and nine grandchildren. Since retiring in 2002, Loretta has chosen to devote some of her time to helping the WPRA maintain West Peoria as a great place to live. She is presently serving as the West Peoria News coordinator. For 19 of her 23 years as a Peoria Public School District #150 secretary, Loretta was a secretary at Manual High School—the alma mater of Loretta, Walt, and their children.   Contact Loretta at secretary@westpeoriaresidents.org.