Elected Officials
John Scaletta
Supervisor
John has over 35 years of expertise in management and consulting, helping movie theater owners and other businesses navigate complex challenges. A distinguished community and business leader, he dedicated 16 years to serving on the Village of Arlington Heights Board of Trustees, ensuring…
…that local government operated with efficiency and fiscal responsibility. His strategic insights and collaborative approach led to a successful restructuring of the fiscal year, benefiting taxpayers across the community.
Committed to thoughtful decision-making, John has always prioritized a meticulous review of issues before the Board, advocating for responsible governance. His commonsense approach to balanced budgets and fiscal stewardship, while maintaining exceptional services for taxpayers, will continue to serve the residents of Elk Grove Township for years to come. In addition to his leadership in fiscal matters, John has been an active member of the Elk Grove Township Mental Health & Wellness Committee, reinforcing his dedication to community well-being.
Suellen Satern
Clerk
Suellen was elected Township Clerk in 2021. Before that, she served on the Board of Trustees of Elk Grove Township for three terms. She was also on the board of the Township Officials of Cook County and served as secretary on that board. Suellen was raised in Northbrook, Illinois, and attended…
…Glenbrook South High School. She graduated from Wheaton College with a degree in political science and a concentration in sociology.
Suellen has been employed by District 59 for 24 years, working in the school libraries at Clearmont School in Elk Grove Village and Robert Frost School in Mount Prospect. She is passionate about instilling a love of reading in her students.
She and her husband, Jason, have been residents of Elk Grove Village since 1983. They have two daughters, Kristina and Elizabeth, both graduates of District 59 and District 214 schools, where Suellen was an active volunteer in each school they attended. She is also involved at Village Point Church in Elk Grove Village, where she has organized food drives for the Elk Grove Township Food Pantry. Suellen loves spending time with her two grandchildren, reading, and doing outdoor activities.
Connie Carosielli
Assessor
First elected in 1989, Connie takes pride in the increased levels of service to the Elk Grove Township residential taxpayers that have occurred during her tenure. Functioning as “taxpayer advocates”, her staff has saved taxpayers millions of dollars in their effort to establish accuracy and…
…fairness in the Cook County property tax system.
As a past president of the Cook County Township Assessor’s Association and a member of its board of directors for the last 30 years, she constantly strives to improve communications with the community through educational outreach programs and public speaking. The Illinois Property Assessment Institute presented Connie with the Marshal Theroux Memorial Award for “leadership and distinguished achievement in the Illinois assessment profession.”
A graduate of Holy Names University in California with postgraduate work, Connie has lived in Mt. Prospect for over 40 years and is committed to serving the community.
Phillip J. Dukes
Trustee
Phillip was elected Township Trustee in 2025. As a lifelong resident of the township, he was raised in Mount Prospect, attended Prospect High School, and now lives in Arlington Heights with his fiancée. He has an associate’s degree from Harper College and a bachelor’s degree in political science…
…from Western Illinois University.
Phillip is a full-time union carpenter with Local 1027 and a reservist in the U.S. Navy. For years, he has been a grassroots organizer for various campaigns and an advocate for labor and veterans in the Chicagoland area. He believes great communities exist when neighbors look out for one another.
Robert Lugiai
Trustee
Rob is a proud resident of Mt. Prospect and loves the feeling of community and family of the Northwest Suburbs. Rob is currently a public school teacher, teaching High School Social Studies, specializing in American Government and United States History. He is a proud Union member of…
…the Illinois Education Association. Rob earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Bradley University and a Master’s Degree from Concordia University and Illinois State University.
Family is the driving force in Rob’s life. He has been married to his husband Matthew, an Elementary School Social Worker, since 2020 and enjoys spending his free time with his family and friends cooking, laughing and exploring new spots in his community. Rob is also involved in the Boy Scouts of America, as a former Camp Director of Camp Napowan, and a District Executive. He also volunteers with other local organizations and non-profits.
Monika Stajniak
Trustee
Monika has been a dedicated resident of Elk Grove Village for 14 years, deeply invested in the well-being of her community. As a Street Outreach Program Manager for a nonprofit in Mount Prospect and a founder of the community organization Friends on The Streets, she has had the honor of…
…serving the most vulnerable populations, including homeless veterans, survivors of domestic violence, and students under the McKinney-Vento Act.
Her passion for supporting mental health services is a cornerstone of her mission, and she is focused on connecting local residents to essential resources. Monika has worked collaboratively with local churches, libraries, and law enforcement agencies, leading educational workshops that emphasize human connection and community outreach. Her approach underscores the importance of building strong, supportive relationships within the community to foster both individual well-being and collective strength.
Jason Wynkoop
Trustee
Elected in 2025, Jason is new to the Elk Grove Township Board of Trustees. He has dedicated his career to serving others, working in the nonprofit sector for over 25 years. Jason is a licensed clinical social worker and has worked in both residential and community-based services as a therapist and a supervisor. He has led…
…programs delivering social services to the community and serving young adults experiencing mental illness. Jason also has experience in government, working as a strategic policy advisor at the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority. He is currently the Chief Program Officer for Advocacy and Investigative Services at Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center, where he leads a team that supports child victims of sexual abuse and is supporting the development of a program to serve adult survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. He has a bachelor’s degree from Valparaiso University and a master’s degree in social service administration from the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice at the University of Chicago.
Jason grew up in Highland, Indiana, and has lived in Denver and Chicago. He and his wife, Sue, have lived in Mount Prospect since 2009. Their daughter, Claire, is a 2025 graduate of Prospect High School.
