James C. LaBelle, Vice President
Jim LaBelle leads policy development in the areas of freight, land use, growth, and transportation. He has served as executive director of Business Leaders for Transportation, a regional coalition led by Chicago Metropolis 2020; the Metropolitan Planning Council; and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce. Prior to joining Chicago Metropolis 2020, Mr. LaBelle was an elected member of the Lake County Board for 20 years, including three terms as chair. He was also president of the Lake County Forest Preserve District. Under Governor James Thompson, Mr. LaBelle was assistant to the governor for local government, transportation, and economic development.
Senior Executive Biographical Information:
» George A. Ranney, President and CEO
» Frank H. Beal, Executive Director
» The Hon. Nancy L. Firfer, Senior Advisor
» King W. Harris, Senior Executive
» Adele S. Simmons, Ph.D., Vice Chair and Senior Executive
» Paula Wolff, Ph.D., Senior Executive