IPSI – Illinois Public Service Instititute

APWA Illinois Chapter | APWA Chicago Metro Chapter

Illinois Public
Service Institute

KELLER CONVENTION CENTER | EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS

ILLINOIS PUBLIC SERVICE INSTITUTE

About the Institute

Welcome to the Illinois Public Service Institute (IPSI)! The heart of our mission is to promote and encourage professional development through education and training specifically designed for Public Works supervisors and managers.

IPSI is an outstanding program that will help you reach your professional goals and enhance your effectiveness and efficiency on the job.

The IPSI Fall Institute and IPSI Spring Institute are the same sessions. This institute is very successful and continues to fill the classes pass capacity, therefore the planning committee has decided to offer the same courses and instructors twice a year, fall and spring.

Information about the institute will be updated throughout the year on this website.

David Lawry
Chairman, IPSI Planning Committee

What do I need to know about IPSI?

The IPSI courses include three one-week sessions, focusing on Leadership Development, Service Excellence and Supervisory Skills. These sessions are non-sequential and one may begin the three-year cycle at any time.

85 %

Time Well Spent!

300 +

Institute Grads!

10 yrs

Est. 2002

Tuition is $795.
Lodging is not included in the tuition.
Attendance is required at all sessions including evening functions that include classes, group meals and activities.
Do not register for IPSI unless you can commit to attending all sessions.
IPSI graduates may choose to attend any single day or combination of days that best fits their individual interests and availability for $150 per day.
Thursday is “Directors’ Day” and offers an opportunity for directors or bosses to learn more about IPSI.

2024 FALL IPSI

Countdown until the Spring Institute

IPSI Committee Members

We thank the Illinois Public Service Institute
Committee Members for all their hard work and dedication!

City of Springfield, Retired

Richard Berning

APWA, Illinois Chapter

Village of Oak Park

Jay Brown

IPSI Fall Class of 2024

Southern Illinois University

David Chamness

APWA Illinois Chapter

Village of Niles

Tony Dati

Illinois Arborists Association

Village of Bartlett

Dan Dinges

APWA, Chicago Metro Chapter

Massac County Highway Department

Amy Ferris

APWA, Illinois Chapter

City of North Chicago

Rob Freeman

IPSI Class of Fall 2023

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.

John Heinz

APWA, Chicago Metro Chapter

Kilinger and Associates

Sean C. Henry

APWA, Illinois Chapter

City of Crystal Lake

Russ Horung

IPSI Spring Class of 2022

Village of Glan Ellyn

John Hubsky

APWA, Chicago Metro Chapter

Sangamon County Water Reclamation District

Melissa Hurley

IPSI Class of Fall 2022

Chastain and Associates, LLC APWA, Chicago Metro Chapter

David Lawry, P.E.

IPSI Chairperson 2022-24

Village of Gurnee

Nicholas Leach

IPSI Class of Fall 2021

Superintendent Support Operations

Mike Lois

IPSI Spring Class of 2023

Ludwig Speaks

Steve Ludwig

Ludwig Speaks

Baxter & Woodman, Inc.

Sean O’Dell, P.E.

ISAWWA

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.

Douglas Paulus

APWA, Chicago Metro Chapter

Village of Oswego

Mark Runyon

IPWMAN

APWA, Illinois Chapter - City of Champaign (Retired)

Dennis Schmidt

IPSI Chairperson 2025-26

City of Joliet

Allison Swisher

APWA, Chicago Metro Chapter

City of Elmhurst

Jonathon Toumey

IPSI Spring Class of 2024

Village of Savoy

Roland White

IAPWA, Illinois Chapter

Village of Roselle

Karen Young

APWA, Chicago Metro Chapter

SIU – Edwardsville

Lewis Bender, Ph.D.

IPSI Facilitator

Bender & Associates

Mary Bender

IPSI Program Coordinator

Illinois Public Service Institute

Partners and Sponsors

APWA Illinois Chapter

APWA Chicago Metro Chapter

Illinois Section, American Water Works Association
Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network
Illinois Arborist Association

Endorsed by:
Illinois Association of Municipal Management Assistants
Illinois Municipal League

About Sponsorships

Each sponsoring organization provides a representative on the IPSI advisory board. In addition, each IPSI graduating class submits a candidate to be considered for the advisory board. Advisory board members will have the following responsibilities.

Attend planning meetings and provide guidance for program content.
Assist with locating subject matter experts to serve as presenters at the institute.
Represent the sponsoring organization at the institute. (For example: attend the orientation session, serve as a panelist or a presenter or attend the awards banquet.)
The sponsoring organization will be responsible for business and travel expenses associated with attending planning meetings and the institute.

Illinois Public Service Institute

Institute Sessions

IPSI three one-week sessions courses focus on Leadership, Service Excellence and Supervisory Skills.
These sessions are non-sequential and one may begin the three-year cycle at any time.

Focus on

INSTITUTE DATES

April 27- May 2, 2025 – Spring Session

Focus on

INSTITUTE DATES

October 5 – 10, 2025 – Fall Session

April 26 – May 1, 2026 – Spring Session

Focus on

INSTITUTE DATE

October 4 – 9, 2026 – Fall Session

April 25 – April 30, 2027 – Spring Session

See current schedule for session topics.

Illinois Public Service Institute

KELLER CONVENTION CENTER | EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS

About the Institute

What do I need to know about IPSI?

Countdown until the Spring Institute

IPSI Committee Members

Richard Berning

Jay Brown

David Chamness

Tony Dati

Dan Dinges

Amy Ferris

Rob Freeman

John Heinz

Sean C. Henry

Russ Horung

John Hubsky

Melissa Hurley

David Lawry, P.E.

Nicholas Leach

Mike Lois

Steve Ludwig

Sean O’Dell, P.E.

Douglas Paulus

Mark Runyon

Dennis Schmidt

Allison Swisher

Jonathon Toumey

Roland White

Karen Young

Lewis Bender, Ph.D.

Mary Bender

Illinois Public Service Institute

Partners and Sponsors

APWA Illinois Chapter

APWA Chicago Metro Chapter

About Sponsorships

Institute Sessions

IPSI links

Questions

Location

Downloads

Illinois Public
Service Institute