Judy Armstrong, Neighbor

I'm Judy Armstrong, resident of Round Lake Beach since 1977. Married to Jim, my husband of 43 years, I am a wife and mother of four grown sons, as well as retired Director of Business Development for Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, Inc., where I spent 17 years involved in all aspects of the business, from financial planning to editing and managing projects.

I served 8 years as a Trustee for the Village of Round Lake Beach, and am a member of Citizens Corps Council working with CERTS. Throughout 2012, I served as Chairman of the 75th Anniversary Committee for the Village. During my tenure, I helped found the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center Foundation, helped the village win honors from the Illinois Historical Society, and Governors Hometown Awards while serving on numerous committees.

Volunteer commitments include: Co-Chairman of Lake County After School Coalition, Director of Exchange Clubs of Lake County Foundation for the Prevention of Child Abuse, member of Voices for Illinois Children, Past President of Women In/Interested in Government Service in Lake County, Chairman of the Mano-a-Mano Gala; Secretary for Round Lake Area B.E.S.T., member of BPAC, Success by Six Committee of United Way of Lake County, and the Round Lake Area Exchange Club. I am an active member of Character Counts! and Calvary Presbyterian Church.

Honors and Awards:

2013 - Senate Recognition for "commitment to make the world a better place"

2013 Joyce Fitzgerald Award for work in prevention of domestic abuse

2012 - Lake County YWCA 2012 Women of Achievement Award for Civic Leadership

2012 Illinois State Board of Education Award of Excellence for contributions to our schools

I have a track record of service to others, am for creative solutions, and a passion to improve government efficiency while keeping taxes down.