Meet the Team!

Dan has served as the Mayor since 2013. Dan is a “people person” who brings all residents together for the good of our Village.

Prior to serving as Mayor, Dan served as Village Clerk and Village Trustee

Dan has served as the President of the Northwest Municipal Conference, a Director for the Morton Grove Foundation, and the restaurant Chair for the Taste of Morton Grove.

Dan was born and raised in Niles and has lived in Morton Grove with his wife Melodee and their 5 children since 1997. Dan has 2 grandchildren who also live in Morton Grove

Dan currently manages a business in Morton Grove.

Eileen has served as the Village Clerk since 2017. Eileen’s love for Morton Grove is in her blood. Her father, Dan Scanlon was our Mayor over 25 years ago.

Eileen serves as a Director for the Morton Grove Foundation, and was a member of the Village’s Ad Hoc Social Services Committee.

Eileen, who was born and raised in Morton Grove lives with her husband Keith and together they have 4 children and 1 grandchild.

Eileen is a retired Special Education Teacher and taught preschool at the Morton Grove Park District for 5 years.

Saba has served as a Village Trustee since 2021. Saba is a well-respected team player dedicated to helping Morton Grove families.

Prior to serving as Trustee, Saba served the Village as a member of the Plan Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Saba is a Periodontist and College Professor.

Saba is married to Mazhar, a Commissioner for the Park District Board. Together they have 2 children.

Saba is an active member of the Muslim Community Center in Morton Grove.

Rita has served as a Village Trustee from 2005 - 2009 and since 2015. Rita is the quintessential Morton Grove volunteer with a long and proud history of serving the Village.

Rita has served as Trustee liaison to the Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, FIre Department, and RED Center.

Rita is a lifelong resident of the Village, and is married to Paul, a Commissioner for the Park District Board. Rita and Paul have been married for 52 years and together they have 4 children, 19 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.

Rita has been a vital member of the MG Days Committee and is active in St. Martha Parish

Ashur has served as a Village Trustee since 2022. Ashur brings a fresh perspective to the Village Board and is a strong advocate for small businesses.

Ashur currently serves as Executive Director of Vote Assyrian, a grass-root organization that empowers Assyrian-Americans to build a better future for themselves and their communities through civic engagement.

Ashur has resided in Morton Grove since 2018 where he and his wife are raising their 3 sons.

Ashur is the Co-Founder of Little Elves of Love whose mission it has been since 2011 to host annual toy drives for facilities such as Shriner’s Hospital for Children.

Ashur is a small business owner and is an advocate for small business owners in Morton Grove welcoming and supporting their success.

John has served as a Village Trustee since 2007. John has devoted most of his life to protecting our natural resources.

While on the Village Board John has served as Trustee Liaison to multiple commissions but he most enjoys his involvement with SWANCC (Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County.

John and his wife of 60 years, Marian, have lived in Morton Grove for 55 years. They have 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren.

John has been President of the Friends of the Morton Grove Forest Preserve for 10 years.

John and Marian have been volunteers for the Cook County Forest Preserves and John has been site steward for Morton Grove’s Linne Woods for the last 18 years.

Connie has served as a Village Trustee since 2017. Connie is a strong advocate for the most vulnerable groups within the Village.

Prior to serving on the Village Board, Connie served as a member of the District 70 School Board, Niles Township District for Special Education School Board, and Park View PTO.

Connie was the Chair for the Village’s Ad Hoc Social Services Committee which was instrumental in bringing back a staff social worker to service Village residents.

Connie is a lifelong resident of Morton Grove where she lives with her husband Andy. Together, they have one adult son.

Connie is a School Social Worker and feels passionately about inclusion of all.

Janine has served as a Village Trustee since 2013. Janine demonstrates her leadership through her willingness to listen to all sides of every issue.

Prior to serving on the Village Board, from 2007-2013 Janine served on the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals and the Economic Development Commission. While her children attended Park View she served on the PTO Board.

Janine has resided in Morton Grove since 1990 where she and her husband, Pete, continue to raise their two daughters.

Janine holds a degree in Business Administration from DePaul University and is the Director of Operations for a Morton Grove based-business.