City of Wood Dale
Staci Springer, AICP, has a strong background in community development and planning. Currently, they are working as the Community Development Director for the City of Wood Dale. Prior to this role, they served as a Development Services Consultant at the Village of Orland Park.
From 2004 to 2022, Staci held the position of Community Development Director at the Village of Glen Ellyn. In this role, they were responsible for managing a department of 18 individuals and 8 consultants. Staci'sduties included overseeing building permit reviews, inspections, fire safety inspections, planning activities, code enforcement, and engineering review. Staci also supervised support for commissions and the Village Board.
From 1996 to 2004, Staci worked as the Planning and Development Director for the Village of Woodridge. Here, they managed a 6-member department responsible for reviewing proposed developments, providing economic development services, and facilitating annexation. Staci also handled grant applications, long-range planning, and served as a liaison to the Plan Commission and Village Board.
Staci began their career in 1992 as an Assistant Director of Community Development for the Village of Hanover Park. Staci worked their way up to this position, initially starting as a Planner and serving as the Interim Acting Community Development Director. Staci'srole involved overseeing the daily activities of a 10-member staff, liaising with various committees, reviewing building permit plans, enforcing local codes and regulations, and implementing process improvements for permitting.
Before their time in Hanover Park, Staci worked as a Planning Technician at the City of Highland Park for a brief period of time in 1992.
Overall, Staci Springer, AICP, brings a breadth of experience and expertise in community development and planning to their current position as Community Development Director at the City of Wood Dale.
Staci Springer, AICP, holds a Master of Community Planning and Area Development degree from the University of Rhode Island, which they obtained from 1990 to 1992. Staci'sfield of study during this time was City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Urban and Regional Planning at Westfield State University, from 1986 to 1990. It is worth noting that Staci Springer also holds the certification of American Institute of Certified Planners, although the specific institution and date of obtaining it are not provided.
City of Wood Dale
The City of Wood Dale is a northwest suburban community of approximately 13,000 residents. Incorporated in 1928, it became a city in 1970. Wood Dale has a daytime population of over 35,000. The City is surrounded by three golf courses and many acres of forest preserves. The City's proximity to Chicago, O'Hare Airport and several major interstate highways, as well as numerous shopping areas and restaurants make Wood Dale an ideal place for families and businesses alike. The City has a history of economic progress and is highly desirable because of its large acres of open space, outstanding Park District and School District facilities, award winning Police Department and customer focused city services. The City of Wood Dale offers all the benefits of a modern urbanized city, while also keeping some of it’s small town charm. The City has operated under the council-manager form of government for the past 30+ years. Eight aldermen elected from four wards and a mayor elected at large see to the needs of Wood Dale residents while a professional city manager and staff see to day to day operations. The City is currently involved in numerous projects to improve the look, safety and quality of life in and around town.